Larson Calls His Second Cup Title ‘Weirdly Happy’ After Hamlin’s Fall
It was the strangest kind of joy. Kyle Larson won the Cup, Denny Hamlin lost his dream, and both men handled it like champions.
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Daniel Dye’s work with suicide prevention earns Comcast award
At age 18, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Daniel Dye founded the platform “Race to Stop Suicide,” a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.
Larson’s Calm Confidence Speaks Louder Than Speed Charts
Third in qualifying, steady in practice, and backed by a team that’s been here before—Larson’s playing the long game for title No. 2.
He Knows His Engine’s Origin Story — And It’s Pure NASCAR Gold
Kyle Larson’s offhand comment about his motor had Hamlin stunned, Briscoe laughing, and everyone else wondering how he even knew.
Joey Logano’s Playing For Pride, Paychecks, And One More Phoenix Trophy
Out of the title race, the Penske veteran still has plenty of motivation. After all, wins—and Christmas bonuses—still count.
When The Best Pit Stall Becomes The Worst Seat In The House
At Phoenix, the sacred Stall No. 1 turned traitor — a patch of rubbered-up misery that nearly cost Corey Heim a championship.
NASCAR Loosens Its Rules, And Kyle Busch Loosens His Tongue
Asked about Cup drivers getting more starts in 2026, Busch delivered the most predictable—and most entertaining—answer possible.
NASCAR Leaders Defend the System and Tease a Championship Shake-Up
NASCAR’s bosses insist the sport’s charging ahead—lawsuits, ratings dips, and all—as they hint at a possible championship overhaul.
Sixty Wins, Three Daytona 500s, and One Missing Piece for Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin’s got 60 wins, three Daytona 500s, and one glaring omission — a Cup title. At 44, he knows this might be his best shot yet.
Byron Travels Like a Regular Guy, Races Like Anything But
William Byron flew commercial to Phoenix, keeping a low profile before chasing the NASCAR Cup title — proof that even the calmest guy can bring chaos on track.