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Analysis: What opening Chase race trends say about championship aspirations

The goal over the next 10 weeks is simple -- accumulate the most points to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship NASCAR Cup Series Chase
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Ross Chastain eliminated from Chase contention after early New Hampshire exit

Ross Chastain was eliminated from Chase contention following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire NASCAR Cup Series
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Analysis: Ty-tle contender? Gibbs rises to second in points after Iowa victory

NEWTON, Iowa -- Entering 2026, Ty Gibbs was on the hot seat.No, not in the literal sense of whether or not he' NASCAR Cup Series
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What to Watch: Iowa sets stage for final momentum gains before Chase

Track: Iowa SpeedwayLocation: Newton, IowaTrack length: 0.875 milesWhen: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere to tune in: USA Network NASCAR Cup Series
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Three JGR drivers, Caruth in hornet’s nest for last O’Reilly Chase

NEWTON, Iowa — A Saturday O'Reilly Auto Parts Series melee at Iowa Speedway has created a gripping battle at the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
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Preece reflects on first national series win at Iowa, staying in Chase hunt

NEWTON, Iowa -- Nine years ago, Iowa Speedway propelled Ryan Preece's career in NASCAR as Preece earned his maiden NASCAR Cup Series
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USA Sports reveals broadcast crew, plan to cover final 14 races and The Chase

USA Sports held a Zoom teleconference Wednesday afternoon to detail its branding and broadcast plan as it gears NASCAR Cup Series
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Racing Insights: North Wilkesboro to yield latest first-time winner in 2026?

It's the first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996, and Sunday's Window NASCAR Cup Series
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Briscoe a runner-up to SVG at Sonoma: ‘I just didn’t do as good

SONOMA, Calif. -- Chase Briscoe nearly defeated road-course king Shane van Gisbergen in the final laps of Sunday NASCAR Cup Series
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Viking scores pair of top fives at Sonoma; first for Alfredo in two years

SONOMA, Calif. -- The rolling hills of Sonoma Raceway were a climb conquered by Viking Motorsports' Anthony Alfredo NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series