A brand-new race takes the No. 1 spot on our annual list, with the No. 2 race jumping up from No. 27 a year ago.

Even if he wanted to, Brad Keselowski, who broke his leg in December, couldn't race in Wednesday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns in early February to begin its 2026 season. See the full broadcast schedule for every race this year.

“In year one, we hit the jackpot,” said NASCAR’s Justin Swilling, who is in charge of the Clash on behalf of the sanctioning body. “This year, I wouldn’t say we’ve lost the bet, but we rolled the dice, and unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t want us to stay on schedule.”

Joe Gibbs Racing recently acquired the No. 11 car for part-time duty, leaving fans to speculate about Cup Series star Denny Hamlin.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch weighed in on the sport bringing back The Chase points format for 2026. The driver of the #8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet said he believed NASCAR went away from The Chase for many good reasons,

The journey to crowning another NASCAR Cup Series champion begins in a matter of days. Here's what to know about NASCAR's most famous race.

NASCAR has joined forces with another aerodynamic sport ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.