[ad_1] Layne Riggs hasn’t been shy talking about his hopes for an eventual NASCAR Cup Series ride. It likely won’t happen full-time in 2027, but he hopes that, if he keeps winning truck races, a team will look at him and say he’s ready for Cup. That could very well be his current team, Front Row Motorsports. But like most young drivers, time is of the essence. And that's because
[ad_1] NASCAR is entering its final stretch before the postseason Chase begins. This weekend, Cup heads to Iowa for the Corn 350 on Sunday, Aug. 9 as the series gets back on track after having one week off. Which driver will capture the checkered flag at Iowa Speedway? Here are the odds at Draftkings Sportsbook as of Aug. 5. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
[ad_1] The NASCAR 2027 Cup Series schedule is still a bit in flux as the fate of a return to Naval Base Coronado and a return after a one-year hiatus to the Chicago street course are still to be determined. But considering tracks want to start selling tickets for 2027 and it's important for fans to know the dates, tracks have started announcing their 2027 Cup events. Here’s a list
[ad_1] Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is adding some big-time winners to his race team. Johnson announced a strategic ownership group for Legacy Motor Club on Thursday that includes championship athletes, Grammy Award winners, entrepreneurs, investors, motorsport greats and cultural leaders. Johnson remains the team's majority owner. The Legacy investors include six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper, Indianapolis
[ad_1] Hendrick Motorsports certainly has time to wait to name its driver of the No. 48 car for 2028. But it might not want to wait. It might want to get that driver off the market. Connor Zilisch has had an awful rookie year with now eight races where he didn’t finish. He most likely will be eliminated from Chase contention after next week’s race at Iowa. But let’s not
[ad_1] Indianapolis Motor Speedway was another weekend when Toyotas were strong, taking four of the first five spots. But Ford also put four cars in the top 10. The only Chevy in the top 10? Carson Hocevar. Granted, Kyle Larson had a flat tire and Chase Elliott ended up in a wreck, but that certainly impacted these power rankings. No Hendrick driver is in the top 10. They only have
[ad_1] Here's what's happening this week Inside The Garage: INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (Indianapolis) — Corey Heim has driven eight races this year and has scored more points than the other heralded young NASCAR Cup Series prospect. Heim has more points than full-time rookie Connor Zilisch has earned in 22 races, thanks to his two victories and Zilisch's string of races where he hasn't finished. That’s right, two victories — at
[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (Indianapolis) — Restart time appears to be Heim Time. Corey Heim diced his way to the lead on a restart with 35 laps remaining and then held off the best of the best to capture the Brickyard 400 for his second career victory. Heim, who is running a part-time schedule with 23XI Racing, has just eight starts this year and has won two huge races this
[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (Indianapolis) — Alex Bowman will drive the No. 48 car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2027 and then retire from full-time racing competition. Bowman and HMS announced his one-year contract extension Thursday night as well as the plan for him to conclude his full-time career after the season. The 33-year-old Bowman, who has eight Cup wins in 378 starts, has battled injuries in recent seasons. He missed five
[ad_1] The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis for the Brickyard 400, which runs on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET. In 2025, Bubba Wallace got the thrilling victory after starting from second position and after closing at +1100 to be the outright winner. Who gets into Victory Lane at the Brickyard this year? Here are the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 22. This page may contain
