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Richard Petty Left Maddened as He Takes a Jab at NASCAR’s Next-Gen With Huge 4-Word Claim

46+ min ago  (531+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 4:58 PM EST In a recent interview with Forbes, the King, who has 200 Cup Series wins, shed light on the lack of star power among the current generation of drivers. Even though Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, or Bubba Wallace are…...

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Joe Gibbs Forced to File Lawsuit on Denny Hamlin’s Former Ally Amidst Grave Allegations

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (273+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 4:19 PM EST Months after the NASCAR world recovered from the charter lawsuit situation, Joe Gibbs Racing has once again disturbed the calm waters, filing a lawsuit against one of their closest racing aides. Chris Gabehart, who left the team…...

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Denny Hamlin’s Emotional Off-Season Message Comes Full Circle as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Conquers NASCAR’s Biggest Fortress

1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (736+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 4:03 PM EST Michael Jordan was unable to control his emotions on Sunday as Tyler Reddick crossed the finish line first at the'Daytona 500. After a tough 2025 battling the charter lawsuit, this victory gave 23XI Racing the best result, and to Jordan,…...

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Ex-SHR Driver Teases the Reveals Behind Sudden Fall of Tony Stewart’s Cup Empire

3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (493+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 2:29 PM EST Tony Stewart's empire in the NASCAR Cup Series wasn't built overnight, but it only took months for it all to come crashing down. Drivers were left without seats as Stewart-Haas Racing closed its doors forever, selling its…...

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Ryan Blaney Recalls the Jaw-Dropping Thunderbirds Ride That Went Wrong at 30,000 Feet

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (930+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 1:52 PM EST Riding in a Thunderbirds fighter jet isn't the same as driving a NASCAR car.Ryan Blaney found himself in that precarious situation 10 years ago. Blaney, who is no stranger to high speeds and dangerous maneuvers, thought that…...

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NASCAR’s 2026 Gamble Pays Off as FOX Sports Shuts Critics With Record-Breaking Daytona 500 Viewership

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (378+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 1:42 PM EST Fox Sports (Camera) (source:X) That's an 11% year-over-year gain. Now, it's the kind of growth that's hard to argue with. Even more impressive, the 2026 Daytona 500 became the most-watched running of the Great American Race since 2023, when the broadcast…...

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NASCAR Veteran Comes in Support of Cleetus McFarland After Dale Jr.’s Harsh Daytona Verdict

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (357+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 12:47 PM EST "The reason there was 1.6 million people is we had Cleetus McFarland there. We had Tony Stewart and Travis Pastrana. I know for a fact who brought the most. It was Cleetus McFarland. This guy is a phenomenon....

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Chase Briscoe Reveals Secret Behind JGR’s NASCAR Success With Honest Confession

6+ hour, 29+ min ago  (473+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 11:16 AM EST (L) Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs (R) | Image Credits: Imago Chase Briscoe's first real shock at Joe Gibbs Racing came after the 2025 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Now, if you guys remember, it was a race where the…...

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“Will Not Be Making a Habit”: Michael Jordan’s Camp Responds to Controversy Over NASCAR Driver’s 6-Year-Old Son

12+ hour, 8+ min ago  (418+ words) Feb 19, 2026 | 5:37 AM EST Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing team owner Michael Jordan during qualifying for the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images First, the loyalists jumped to the defense, then the NASCAR driver, and…...

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Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Employee Warns NASCAR Garage With A Bold Confession After Daytona 500 Win

18+ hour, 41+ min ago  (497+ words) Feb 18, 2026 | 11:04 PM EST Many discuss their five-year plans, but 23XI Racing just completed theirs in three'and they're not planning on waiting another five to dominate. "It was a five-year plan, which we completed last year, and you know, making the final…...