Erik Jones and the No. 43 Finally Seem to be Heading Somewhere
Three straight solid races and another trip to one of his better tracks have Jones feeling something unfamiliar lately: moment.
Three straight solid races and another trip to one of his better tracks have Jones feeling something unfamiliar lately: moment.
The chase for the top spot in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season standings is as close as it’s been all season.
The wins are impressive. The timing of them is what makes them unforgettable.
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.
Connor Zilisch is learning valuable lessons.
Last if first at Michigan International Speedway apparently, and much to Carson Hocevar’s chagrin.
A champion, team owner and hometown hero, Brad Keselowski arrives at Michigan chasing the one trophy that would instantly become his favorite.
Christopher Bell has 13 Cup wins, five top-five championship finishes and a reputation as one of NASCAR’s elite. Yet Michigan remains his statistical blind spot.