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23XI Confirms 12-Race 2026 Cup Slate for Corey Heim in Open No. 67 Toyota

The move advances 23XI's driver development plan by pairing him with Bootie Barker for a crown‑jewel‑focused slate.

Connor Zilisch Takes P2 in Rolex 24 GTP Debut, Turns Focus to Cup Series Start

Cleetus McFarland Leads Daytona ARCA Tributes to Greg Biffle, Pledges to Chase Their Daytona 500 Goal

Keselowski To Miss Clash as Corey LaJoie Takes RFK’s No. 6

Kyle Larson Opens Door to 2026 Rolex 24 Return—Only in a Front‑Running Seat

Nick Sanchez Out at Big Machine Racing for 2026 After Weekend Notification

Denny Hamlin Turns Phoenix Pain Into Purpose, Leaning on Carl Edwards as He Targets a 2026 Return

Zilisch Logs 33 Laps in Daytona GTP Test, Strengthens Case for Rolex 24 Seat

Ryan Ellis Signs Multi-Year Deal to Drive Young’s Motorsports No. 02 Starting in 2026

Daniel Suárez To Drive Spire’s No. 7 Chevrolet in 2026 With Freeway Insurance as Anchor

Spire Motorsports and Justin Haley Split After 2025 Season

JR Motorsports Hires Rodney Childers to Lead No. 1 in 2026 Shared by Connor Zilisch and Carson Kvapil

NASCAR Parts Ways With Race Director Jusan Hamilton With Six Races Left

Corey Heim’s Darlington Win Puts Biffle’s Truck Record Within Reach

Logano, Harvick Hail Connor Zilisch as Trackhouse Locks In 2026 Cup Seat

Josh Williams Lands Optum-Backed Four-Race Stint With Alpha Prime Racing

Van Gisbergen Secures Multi-Year Extension After Fourth Straight Road-Course Victory

Ryan Preece Narrows Playoff Gap with Three Races Left

Denny Hamlin Signs Two-Year Extension With Joe Gibbs Racing

Joey Logano to Reach 600th NASCAR Cup Start as Youngest Driver