Yearly Archives: 2026

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RECAP: Ryan Sieg Gets First NASCAR O’Reilly Series Win at Daytona; Rajah Caruth Grabs Last Chase Spot

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Ryan Sieg gets his first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win at Daytona International Speedway; Rajah Caruth grabs the last Chase spot in the Winn-Dixie 250
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – AUGUST 28: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #38 Superior Integrity Services/SciAps Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Ryan Sieg gets his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Daytona International Speedway; Rajah Caruth grabs the last Chase spot in the Winn-Dixie 250

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – After 424 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts – earning five runner-up finishes – Georgia owner-driver Ryan Sieg hoisted his first career trophy Friday night at Daytona International Speedway in a dramatic overtime victory in the Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola.

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Connor Zilisch to Race for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

by Reid Scearce

Connor Zilisch to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Learn more about this NASCAR Cup Series news from last week.

Connor Zilisch to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Learn more about this NASCAR Cup Series news from last week.

The NASCAR scene was shaken up on August 17 when Hendrick Motorsports announced that rising star Connor Zilisch will be behind the wheel of the team’s legendary No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in 2028. The news comes as a major development for the sport, given the high-profile nature of the multi-car Hendrick organization. 

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RECAP: Blaney Goes Back-to-Back with NASCAR Cup Series Win at New Hampshire; Hamlin Secures No. 1 Chase Seed

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Ryan Blaney goes back-to-back with a NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire; Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 Chase seed in the Dollar Tree 301.
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026, in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Ryan Blaney goes back-to-back with a NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire; Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 Chase seed in the Dollar Tree 301.

LOUDON, N.H. – Under varying weather conditions, a rain delay, 40 laps driving on wet weather tires and then the race slowed nine times for caution flags before the bright sun emerged for the final run to the checkered flag, Ryan Blaney proved himself best again at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, hoisting his second consecutive giant lobster in Victory Lane and just as importantly making a bold statement about his Penske team’s intent to surge into the Chase an absolute championship favorite.

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