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“A Gesture I’ll Carry Forever”– Jimmie Johnson Left Indebted to Rick Hendrick & Co. for Fitting NASCAR Farewell

20+ min ago   (492+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 5:09 PM EDT “One more race. One more incredible moment,” Jimmie Johnson wrote while announcing the news on X. The seven-time Cup Series champion continued, “Hendrick Motorsports is loaning me the No. 48 for my final Cup Series start in the…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-kyle-larsons-championship-dream-hits-new-low-as-crew-chiefs-brickyard-call-backfires

Kyle Larson’s Championship Dream Hits New Low as Crew Chief's Brickyard Call Backfires

1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (295+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 4:13 PM EDT Kyle Larson had looked to be in a strong position before the incident, with the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet cycling back to the lead during the opening stage as the lead pack went through their pit cycles....

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-cup-drivers-brickyard-praise-triggers-bold-offer-from-track-boss-roger-penske

Cup Driver's Brickyard Praise Triggers Bold Offer From Track Boss Roger Penske

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (487+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 4:13 PM EDT Hocevar walked up to Roger Penske before the Drivers’ meeting and told him the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was his favorite track in motorsports. Penske owns the facility. He also heard an opportunity. He immediately tried to talk…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-nascar-mourns-heartbreaking-grassroots-loss-honoring-treasured-legacy-of-grandview-speedway-icon

NASCAR Mourns Heartbreaking Grassroots Loss Honoring Treasured Legacy of Grandview Speedway Icon

2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (313+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 3:24 PM EDT Following Theresa Rogers’ death, NASCAR was one of the organizations honoring her and acknowledging the impact she had at Grandview Speedway. Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile dirt oval with a wide racing surface and somewhat high banking…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-dale-jr-issues-apology-over-insensitive-indy-celebration-by-jrm-star

Dale Jr Issues Apology Over Insensitive Indy Celebration by JRM Star

2+ hour, 33+ min ago   (473+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 3:01 PM EDT Carson Kvapil bagged his first-ever O’Reilly Series win at Brickyard. Overjoyed with emotion and finally breaking the winless streak, the JRM driver crossed a fine line by performing a burnout on the start-finish line. The place that…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-nascar-lends-a-helping-hand-to-struggling-cup-team-amidst-oem-isolation

NASCAR Lends a Helping Hand to Struggling Cup Team Amidst OEM Isolation

3+ hour, 13+ min ago   (450+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 2:22 PM EDT Kaulig Racing showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 without manufacturer support, without simulator data, and without any of the preparation that the top teams take for granted. Then AJ Allmendinger went out and qualified…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-if-anyones-gonna-be-arrogant-two-three-xi-prodigy-tears-down-false-narrative-surrounding-michael-jordans-nascars-leadership

"If Anyone's Gonna Be Arrogant" - 23XI Prodigy Tears Down False Narrative Surrounding Michael Jordan's NASCAR Leadership

4+ hour, 41+ min ago   (593+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 12:54 PM EDT Michael Jordan’s reputation in NASCAR boardrooms is complicated. He refused to sign a charter agreement when everyone else did. He sued the sanctioning body. His team 23XI Racing’s texts during the legal fight were not exactly diplomatic. The…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-its-weird-talking-about-it-chase-elliott-opens-up-on-alex-bowmans-legacy-ahead-of-his-final-full-time-season

"It's Weird Talking About It"- Chase Elliott Opens Up on Alex Bowman's Legacy Ahead of His Final Full-Time Season

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (376+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 12:05 PM EDT July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: CHASE ELLIOTT, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA 2026: Brickyard 400 Qualifying PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_086 Copyright: xLukexWelshx Elliott always…...

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-hes-like-a-son-almost-dale-earnhardt-jr-holds-back-tears-after-jrm-stars-indy-breakthrough

“He’s Like a Son Almost”– Dale Earnhardt Jr. Holds Back Tears After JRM Star’s Indy Breakthrough

6+ hour, 44+ min ago   (425+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 10:51 AM EDT Carson Kvapil ‌clinched his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026. This win couldn’t have come at a better time, as the entire No. 1 team had been heartbroken after finishing runner-up at Atlanta....

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essentiallysports.com > nascar-news-indycar-news-world-cup-was-waiting-on-us-indycar-president-tries-to-save-face-after-nashville-strategy-backlash

"World Cup Was Waiting on Us”- IndyCar President Tries To Save Face After Nashville Strategy Backlash

15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (272+ words) Jul 26, 2026 | 1:41 AM EDT May 9, 2026, Speedway, Indiana, USA: The NTT IndyCar, Indy Car, IRL, USA Series field rolls onto the track from pit lane prior to the start of the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway USA – ZUMAw173 20260509_zsp_w173_031 Copyright: xLukexWelshx…...