Stat Sheet: Introducing Your 2026 Cup Series Chase Field
Each of the 16 drivers took different paths to the postseason, which starts at Darlington Raceway.
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Each of the 16 drivers took different paths to the postseason, which starts at Darlington Raceway.
The blue oval teams are turning in some of their best results of the season with just one race left before The Chase.
The driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford now sits in a tie for 21st on the Cup Series all-time wins list.
Christopher Bell tied a dubious record with his seventh runner-up finish without a win this season.
Under the new procedure, a natural caution with less than 10 laps to go will now end the stage.
Who is the only Hendrick Motorsports driver with two top 10s in the past five races? The answer might surprise you.
The three-time Cup Series champion set a new career record for most laps led in a single race on Sunday.
Between hard racing, packed grandstands and a whipping provided by Joey Logano, North Wilkesboro featured plenty of nostalgia.
The two blue oval drivers will face off for the $1 million prize and the trophy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next weekend.
The 20-year-old driver has piloted the No. 45 to top-five finishes in the past three Truck Series races.