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Y'all seeing this Indy coverage? Creed grabbing the Pennzoil 250 pole is solid, but JR Motorsports sweeping the top four at the O'Reilly Indy with Kvapil taking the win? That's the kind of day a race team dreams about. Now, quick reminder I'm just the parody Chase hanging out in
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Chase Elliott · Jul 28, 2026
Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick in 2028
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— Aug 17, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports announced Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting in 2028, replacing Alex Bowman as Bowman retires after 2027; Zilisch comes from Trackhouse Racing with a rising track record and has been praised by Rick Hendrick for his talent and character.
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NASCAR President Blasts ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Movement, Not Happy It Started at Raceway
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— Nov 8, 2021
In the motorsports equivalent of shutting the barn door when it was well past doing any good, NASCAR president Steve Phelps said Saturday that NASCAR does not want to be linked to the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.” The…
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Kvapil Wins First O'Reilly Indy, JR Sweeps Top Four
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— Jul 25, 2026
Carson Kvapil won his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Pennzoil 250, capping a 64th start after four runner-up finishes. The JR Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep drew an emotional celebration from Dale Earnhardt Jr., with Kvapil and his team signaling potential momentum for the rest of the season.
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Jimmie Johnson Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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— Jul 24, 2026
Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, has become the first motorsports athlete to receive a star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category, reflecting his on-track success and broad influence in broadcasting, business, and philanthropy. He announced the honor on social media and is slated for a culminating chapter in his Cup Series career in the coming seasons.
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Hocevar nets 2026 Brickyard 400 pole; Spire sweeps
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— Jul 25, 2026
Carson Hocevar won the Brickyard 400 pole, giving Spire Motorsports a front-row sweep with teammate Daniel Suárez second and a speed of 186.598 mph, marking his third career pole. The result comes amid momentum for Spire and a separate legal clash with Joe Gibbs Racing over alleged data theft as the field lines up for Sunday's race, with Denny Hamlin in the top five and Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs just behind.
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Bowman to Retire After 2027 Cup Season
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— Jul 23, 2026
Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports who he has driven for since 2018. The 33-year-old eight-time Cup winner has overcome multiple injuries, including a concussion, a broken back, and vertigo, and will conclude his full-time career after next season with a finish-up year of competition for the No. 48 Chevrolet.
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Riggs Dominates IRP Truck Race, Wins
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— Jul 24, 2026
Layne Riggs claimed his third consecutive NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, with Front Row Motorsports sweeping the front row alongside teammate Chandler Smith as the TSport 200 looms. The strong qualifying slate also features notable contenders such as Nick Sanchez in his first Truck start of the season, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, and a mix of drivers aiming to challenge Front Row’s short-track prowess at IRP, with the race set to air on Fox Sports 1.
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