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Nos. 5, 71 Chevrolets penalized after inspection failures at Chicagoland

NASCAR officials levied penalties to the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports teams NASCAR Cup Series
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Power Rankings: Bell aims to turn Sonoma exhale into Chicagoland spark

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola ranks the top 20 Cup Series drivers competing for the 2026 championship after Shane van Power Rankings
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Back where it began: Michael McDowell eyes Chase boost at Sonoma

SONOMA, Calif. -- Achieving success at Sonoma Raceway has always carried extra weight for Michael McDowell. Few NASCAR Cup Series
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What to Watch: Sonoma hurdle awaits those on Cup Chase bubble

Track: Sonoma RacewayLocation: Sonoma, CaliforniaTrack length: 1.99 milesWhen: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere to tune in: TNT NASCAR Cup Series
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Fantasy Fastlane: On the road again, Shane van Gisbergen remains favorite

Editor's Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice following qualifying, including changes you should consider fantasy
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Analysis: Favorites, sleepers and Cinderellas to watch for the In-Season Challenge

Grab your pencils, break out the brackets, circle the favorites and start hunting for upsets.No, March hasn't NASCAR Cup Series
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Preview: Round 1 of the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway

Year 2 of the In-Season Challenge kicks off Sunday when the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series head to the winding NASCAR Cup Series
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Power Rankings: Chris Buescher grinds into top five, set to press on at Sonoma

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola ranks the top 20 Cup Series drivers competing for the 2026 championship after Corey Heim Power Rankings
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Racing Insights: Who will conquer complex Qualcomm Circuit?

As NASCAR Cup Series drivers prepare for the next two weeks of left-and-right turns, many expect to see Trackhouse NASCAR Cup Series
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Sunday Setup: Tires top of mind through Naval Base Coronado course

CORONADO, Calif. -- Setting up a race car to compete at an active United States military base sounds like an objective NASCAR Cup Series