Justin Allgaier Makes History as First Xfinity Series Driver to Win NMPA Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award
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NEWS: Homestead-Miami Speedway to host the 2026 championship races for the Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series, sources tell @TheAthletic.
Story below includes the reasoning behind the decision and what NASCAR plans to do with championship weekend beyond 2026.
Recent rumors suggest that Dodge is considering a return to stock car racing, starting with a comeback to the Truck Series in 2026 under its sister brand RAM, followed by a potential entry into the Cup Series as early as 2027 or 2028.
NASCAR Fans Catch First Glimpse of Electric Race Car in Action Through Newly Released Footage
Track Enterprises’ Bob Sargent on the possibility of a Cup Series race at Rockingham: “I feel confident saying we’ve done everything required. It’s a process, but we’re definitely on the radar and moving forward within it.” — @TheObserver
NASCAR has officially renamed its Drive for Diversity program — it’s now called the Driver Development Program.
➡️ The rebrand took place in the offseason after years of internal discussion aimed at broadening the program’s scope, per source.
I wrote about the change here:
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Kyle Larson sends a message to NASCAR — is it time to rethink the rules on Cup drivers racing in developmental series?
NASCAR Insider Reveals Why IndyCar Rejected 23XI and FRM’s Request
Tanner Reif came up short in the final laps, with Caleb Shrader making a bold move to steal the win and claim victory.