Sam Mayer Sent the Field Into Turn 1 and the Wall Lost
A violent restart crash damaged 23 cars and forced NASCAR to replace part of the temporary barrier.
A violent restart crash damaged 23 cars and forced NASCAR to replace part of the temporary barrier.
A backup car, one opening lap and a utility cover launched into the grille made for another miserable Saturday.
Winning races is one thing. Following names like Pearson and Jarrett is something entirely different.
Christopher Bell and the No. 20 team rolled the fuel-strategy dice and for one glorious stretch at Pocono looked like the smartest people in the garage.
Reddick charged late and salvaged a runner-up. But Denny Hamlin took the trophy and another bite out of the standings.
Three straight wins have turned NASCAR’s old man into its newest problem.
They were racing for position until the track decided to remind everyone what 200 mph really looks like when it all goes wrong.
Sent to the rear before the green flag, Denny Hamlin charged through a record 11-caution Michigan race and won by more than 11 seconds for his third victory of 2026.
A day that began with a stage victory and championship momentum ended in smoke, wrecked sheet metal, and Tyler Reddick’s first DNF of 2026.