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RECAP: Christopher Bell Snaps Drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Victory in Chase Opener at Darlington

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by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Christopher Bell snaps drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel victory in Chase opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026, in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Christopher Bell snaps drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel victory in Chase opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500.

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Christopher Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak, claiming his first victory of the year in Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500, coming after a record-breaking mark of seven runner-up efforts on the season. And the timing of his trophy hoist could not have been better for the perpetual championship contender.

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RECAP: Ryan Preece Storms into NASCAR Cup Series Chase with First Career Win at Daytona

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by Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service

Ryan Preece storms into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase with his first career win at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/OIKOS Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ryan Preece storms into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase with his first career win at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Short on fuel in the late going, but with no dearth of tenacity, Ryan Preece won Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in overtime to force his way into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.

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Daytona Drama: Five Drivers, Three Spots, and One Last Chance

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by Reid Scearce

Daytona Drama: Five Drivers, Three Spots, One Last Chance—Who races into the 2026 Chase in the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale?

As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway to end its regular season, the Chase picture is nearly complete with five drivers fighting for three spots in the 16-car field.

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Connor Zilisch to Race for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

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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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