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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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8-18 Becomes a Day to Honor the Life and Legacy of Kyle Busch

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire

8-18 becomes a day to honor the life and legacy of Kyle Busch, who will live in the hearts of NASCAR fans forever.

8-18 becomes a day to honor the life and legacy of Kyle Busch, who will live in the hearts of NASCAR fans forever.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch’s impact on NASCAR, today – 8.18, a nod to Busch’s famed car numbers – the sport’s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.

Kyle Busch Day on Fan4Racing Radio

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So Close, Yet So Far: Christopher Bell’s Seven Runner-Up Finishes

by Reid Scearce

So close, yet so far: Christopher Bell’s seven runner-up finishes mean he's close to having a breakthrough victory this season

So close, yet so far: Christopher Bell’s seven runner-up finishes mean he’s close to having a breakthrough victory this season

Consistency is the cornerstone of any NASCAR championship campaign, but for Christopher Bell and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing crew, repeatedly finishing second has proven to be a curse that Bell seemingly can’t break, with a 2026 victory remaining an elusive challenge.

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RECAP: Ty Gibbs Earns a Dramatic NASCAR Cup Series Win at Iowa

by Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service

Ty Gibbs earns a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway on Sunday afternoon in the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol.
NEWTON, IOWA – AUGUST 09: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SiriusXM Toyota, takes a bow in tribute to the late Kyle Busch after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026, in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ty Gibbs earns a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway on Sunday afternoon in the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol.

NEWTON, Iowa — A two-tire call. An impeccable green-flag run. And Ty Gibbs had his second victory of the season.

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