Denny Hamlin did everything right except win the Championship
Denny Hamlin did almost everything right in 2026. Unfortunately, almost doesn’t count when there’s a championship on the line.
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Christopher Bell has one more spot in his sights For 2027
Christopher Bell delivered the best championship finish of his career, but the No. 20 team still has one more spot to find.
Carson Kvapil’s wild ride ends just short of NASCAR championship
Carson Kvapil finished second at Homestead, but even a victory wouldn’t have been enough to win the championship. He’s already looking forward to a more settled 2027.
Justin Allgaier turns retirement talk into another championship
He was thinking about retirement just weeks ago. Now Justin Allgaier is celebrating his second championship in three seasons after surviving a wild night at Homestead.
Toyota wins races but keeps coming up short when it matters
Denny Hamlin believes Toyota needs more than another fast car. After another season of falling short, he wants a serious offseason examination.
The truth behind the phone call that supposedly tamed NASCAR’s Watermelon Man
Ross Chastain says a phone call with Rick Hendrick after Darlington in 2023 was inspiring, not a warning to tone down his aggressive driving.
Homestead pole goes to Briscoe but the big prize belongs to Larson
Chase Briscoe edged Denny Hamlin for the Homestead pole, while Kyle Larson qualified fourth with a commanding advantage in the championship battle.
John Hunter Nemechek trades a Cup seat for a bigger job at Haas
Haas Factory Team isn’t just giving John Hunter Nemechek a new ride. The organization wants him to help lead its NASCAR O’Reilly Series program.
Layne Riggs went from championship contender to spectator in 18 laps
Seven wins, nearly 1,000 laps led and a championship opportunity. Layne Riggs had a season to remember, even if Homestead gave him a night he’d rather forget.
Kaden Honeycutt delivers the goods when Layne Riggs’ tires don’t
Seven victories weren’t enough for Layne Riggs. Two blown tires made sure of that as Kaden Honeycutt wrapped up the Truck Series championship.