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Did You Notice?: Trackhouse Latest Example of How Unseating NASCAR’s Top Tier Is a Pipe Dream

September 2, 2026 by Tom Bowles
2026 Cup Kansas I Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen, Ross Chastain, and Connor Zilisch (Credit: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

Four years ago, Trackhouse appeared on the verge of joining NASCAR’s top-tier organizations. Instead, they learned how immovable the hierarchy currently is.

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Did You Notice: Has IndyCar Stolen NASCAR’s Fan Base … & Its Mojo?

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Tom Bowles

For the first time in decades, an IndyCar regular-season race more than doubled NASCAR viewership head-to-head. How should stock car racing respond?

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: NASCAR Fans Don’t Watch To Do Math

July 29, 2026 by Tom Bowles
NASCAR Cup Series Indianapolis #67: Corey Heim, 23XI Open, Field & Stream Toyota Camry pit stop

Fuel mileage racing, like the type we saw Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is leaving too many NASCAR fans tuning out the Cup Series.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Injury Curse Lived On in Alex Bowman

July 24, 2026July 23, 2026 by Tom Bowles

Bowman was the hand-picked choice to replace Earnhardt after concussions derailed his NASCAR career. Turns out they were destined for Bowman, too.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: If It’s Time For Paul Wolfe & Joey Logano to Divorce?

July 15, 2026 by Tom Bowles
#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang

Logano is in the midst of the worst season of his Cup Series career. Is it time for a shakeup on top of the pit box at Team Penske?

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content

Did You Notice?: 5 NASCAR Midseason Storylines to Follow in 2026

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 by Tom Bowles
2026 Cup Las Vegas I Denny Hamlin celebration (Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images via NASCAR Media)

Denny Hamlin’s seemingly forever chase for his first career NASCAR Cup Series title is just one 2026 storyline taking center stage as the summer heats up.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: The Carson Hocevar Criticism Is Getting Out of Hand

July 1, 2026 by Luken Glover
Carson Hocevar Michigan NASCAR Cup Series

Carson Hocevar is someone who, if successful, can reinvigorate energy into the fan base while bringing in new fans.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Luken Glover

Did You Notice?: Noah Gragson Personality What NASCAR, Richard Childress Need

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by Tom Bowles
(Photo: NKP)

Gragson’s post-race fight with Kevin Magnussen showcased an authenticity NASCAR needs to both win back fans and be a great fit for RCR in 2027.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: NASCAR & IndyCar Injuries Are Piling Up in 2026

June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 by Tom Bowles
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Bristol #62: Christopher Bell, Halmar Friesen Racing, Halmar Infrastructure Development Toyota Tundra

Christopher Bell’s fractured wrist is the latest in a string of injuries that have affected both the NASCAR garage and IndyCar paddock in recent weeks.

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles

Did You Notice?: Denny Hamlin Now the Face of NASCAR at Age 45

June 3, 2026 by Tom Bowles
#11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota Camry

Hamlin’s thrilling Nashville win is the latest sign he’s transformed into one of the sport’s most popular drivers. What fueled the turnaround?

Categories Cup Series, Did You Notice?, Featured Content, Tom Bowles
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