NASCAR Cup

Kyle Larson’s comeback to second place at the Las Vegas II event expanded his lead in the NASCAR Cup Chase to 40 points, as the season’s halfway point passes. Hamlin’s Turbulent Finishing Position Denny Hamlin managed only a 16th-place finish after an early spin derailed his day, tightening the points gap to 26 points before […]

Chase Briscoe captured his seventh Cup Series triumph at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, crossing the finish line 1.3 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson. White‑Hot Launch and Dominant Laps Briscoe commanded the race from the start, leading 175 of the 267 laps and fending off a fiercely competitive field. He stayed in the top‑position long enough to convert his […]

Chase Briscoe crossed the finish line first at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, seizing his first NASCAR Cup Series triumph after battle‑ready battles and a scramble to keep his seat from slipping in a high‑heat, high‑stakes contest. Race Overview Briscoe maneuvered through a swath of lapped traffic and a surge of late‑stage caution traffic, holding wheels […]

Kyle Busch’s unexpected passing provoked a cascade of tributes across Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the 0.375‑mile Bullring. Memorial Rock and Family Presence At the Bullring a memorial rock, carved with Busch’s signature bow, was unveiled. His wife Samantha, sons Brexton and Lennix, brother Kurt, and parents Tom and Gaye attended, joined by actor Michael […]

Both Fords erupted into the wall twice during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, wrecking qualification and exposing tire failures. Tire Failures Hit the Front Row in Turns 1 and 2 In the first turn, Noah Gragson’s No. 4 Front Row entry spun on the notorious bump, later attributing the loss to a tire problem. […]

Brad Keselowski confirmed a split with RFK Racing, signaling a shift from owner-driver to full-time contest focus before the 2027 season. Immediate Fallout from Las Vegas Press Briefing During a press gathering at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Chip Bowers explained the decision: Keselowski’s five‑year driver contract is set to expire this season, while his ownership […]

Denny Hamlin captured the fastest time in qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, securing pole position as the championship duel with Kyle Larson intensifies. Hamlin Clinches Pole Position Spinning the 1.5‑mile oval in 28.910 seconds, Hamlin edged Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ty Gibbs by just 0.017 seconds. The victory follows back‑to‑back Cup wins in Vegas, positioning […]

NASCAR Cup Series teams are tightening their pack as the NextGen package matures, making track position the focus ahead of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Maturing NextGen leads to tighter racing Tyler Reddick said after a Las Vegas run that cars are moving toward a 550 package, noting that faster throttle response and longer off‑throttle windows […]

Joe Gibbs Racing’s lawsuit against former employee Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports will enter trial on February 1, less than a year after filing. Expedited Trial Schedule The case, filed mid‑February, now moves toward court within a set 365‑day horizon, amplifying pressure on all parties to finalize discovery rapidly. A magistrate ruling on Thursday ordered Javier Gabehart to surrender […]

Denny Hamlin, returning as the defending champion, will chase the Cup title at Las Vegas, trailing 26 points from current leader Kyle Larson, who has already captured two victories early in the 2026 Chase. Weekend Schedule Saturday, October 3 – 2:00 pm EST: NASCAR O’Reilly practice – CW APP/ESPN Unlimited3:05 pm EST: O’Reilly qualifying – CW APP/ESPN Unlimited4:30 pm EST: Cup practice – TruTV /HBO MAX5:40 pm EST: Cup qualifying – […]