The 2026 DuraMax Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas unfolded with the kind of layered intensity that defines NASCAR’s best road‑course races. Strategy mattered from the opening lap.

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The Enjoy Illinois 300 is going to be an execution race; or as these types are more commonly referred to under derision -- a track position race. And Denny Hamlin will take the green flag with the ...

The roar of engines at World Wide Technology Raceway couldn’t mask the satisfaction in Denny Hamlin’s voice after claiming his third Busch Light Pole Award of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

From the courthouse on Thursday to his 45th career NASCAR Cup Series pole position on Saturday, it's been a busy week for Denny Hamlin, who has claimed for years that he thrives in chaos. As he kicks ...

MADISON, Ill. — For the first time, World Wide Technology will host a Cup playoff race and it comes in the middle of the opening round. Much will be at stake in today’s race (pre-race coverage begins ...

Three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen secured the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix. In his post-qualifying interview, the Dutchman voiced cautious optimism for the race tomorrow, highlighting ...

THERMAL — A new era in IndyCar Series racing is coming to Riverside County this weekend with the inaugural Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix on the private road course in the Coachella Valley. The new ...