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Up to Speed: A History of Winning & Missing The Chase

September 1, 2026August 31, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#97: Shane Van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing, Red Bull Chevrolet Camaro

A flashback to the best seasons that failed to earn a Chase berth between 2004 and 2013.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Moving on from ‘Regular Season Champion’ Moniker Is Good

August 24, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Progressive Insurance Toyota Camry

With the return to the Chase, the regular-season championship has outlived its usefulness.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Has Penske Caught Toyota?

August 18, 2026August 17, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford Mustang

The Penske cars have begun to match the Toyotas from Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing that have dominated the season.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up Speed: Tyler Reddick’s Nightmare Summer Means Nothing

August 11, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, SupplyHouse Toyota Camry

Reddick has an average finish of 24.2 in his last nine starts, but a points reset will erase all the woes he’s had this summer.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Nothing But Negativity as NASCAR Enters Off Week

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Chumba Casino Toyota Camry

Everyone has a bad taste in their mouth after Indy that they won’t be able to get rid of until Iowa.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Who Else Will Snap Their Winless Streak in 2026?

July 21, 2026July 20, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro

Joey Logano won for the first time in over a year at North Wilkesboro. Who else will do the same in the final 15 races of the season?

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Atlanta Is What Daytona & Talladega Should Be

July 15, 2026July 14, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford Mustang celebrates his win

Atlanta is a callback to an era of racing at Daytona and Talladega before the current Cup car.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: Let’s End the Next Gen NASCAR Flat Tire Debacle Once And For All

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
#5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro

It’s year five of the Next Gen car, and we’re still seeing cars get stuck with flat tires, just as they did in year one.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: How NASCAR & O’Reilly Can Bridge Grassroots Gap & Build Identity

June 29, 2026 by Michael Massie
#88: Kyle Larson, JR Motorsports, Hendrick Cars.com Chevrolet Camaro

As the title sponsor for NOAPS and the NASCAR Local Racing Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts could bring the two together.

Categories Featured Content, Grassroots, Michael Massie, O'Reilly, Up to Speed

Up to Speed: The Truck-to-Cup Path Is Looking Better By the Day

June 22, 2026 by Stephen Stumpf
2026 Cup San Diego Corey Heim trophy (Credit: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

Corey Heim is just the latest driver in a growing list to jump from Trucks to Cup and find success.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, O'Reilly, Stephen Stumpf, Truck Series, Up to Speed
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