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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

Layne Riggs Powers to Dominant Victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

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July 24, 2026

 

By Reid Spencer

NASCAR Wire Service

 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—With a performance just a hair short of perfection, Layne Riggs dominated Friday night’s TSport 200 presented by Warn Industries and moved tantalizingly close to the regular-season championship in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

 

The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford led 198 of 200 laps, swept both stages and took the checkered flag 1.148 seconds ahead of persistent runner-up Connor Mosack to claim his second straight victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

 

“I think it’s just a statement win,” Riggs said of his fifth triumph of the season and the 10th of his career. “What a truck! I was just on cruise control…"

 

As far as the series championship goes, Riggs pulled no punches.

 

“I think we’re the ones to beat, for sure.”

 

Riggs’ only bobble of the race came the Lap 72 restart after the first stage break. Choosing the preferred top lane for the restart, he spun the tires and allowed teammate Front Row teammate Chandler Smith to take the lead for two laps.

 

On Lap 74, however, Riggs made an emphatic pass of Smith, diving underneath Smith’s No. 38 truck entering Turn 1 and sliding up in front of his teammate in Turn 2. From that point on Riggs maintained control, though Mosack was able to stay close in the closing laps.

 

Ty Majeski, a two-time winner at the 0.686-mile short track, finished third and remained solidly in sixth place in the Truck Series standings with two races left in the regular season. Smith came home third, having clinched a berth in the postseason Chase—joining Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt—with a third-place run in Stage 1. Christian Eckes and Giovanni Ruggiero also added their names to the list of those who have clinched berths in the Chase.

 

Driving the same Ford F-150 he raced in last year’s IRP event, Riggs expanded his lead in the standings to 99 points over second-place Honeycutt, who pitted late for fresh tires and worked his way up to seventh by the end of Friday’s race.

 

With a solid sixth-place run, Stewart Friesen broke a tie with Tyler Ankrum (ninth Friday) for 10th in the standings, the last Chase-eligible position. With two races left to decide the issue, Friesen holds an eight-point advantage over the driver of the No. 18 McAnally Hilgemann Chevrolet.

 

Daniel Hemric’s hold on a Chase spot suddenly became more tenuous when he spun in Turn 3 to cause the only caution of the night for an on-track incident. With no way to escape the wreck, Landen Lewis plowed into Hemric’s Chevy, eliminating both drivers from the race.

 

Hemric finished 34th, fell to ninth in the standings and leads Ankrum, the first driver below the current Chase cut line by only 14 points.

 

Nick Sanchez finished fifth in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. Driving the No. 1 TRICON Garage Toyota, 18-year-old Gavan Boschele ran eighth in his Truck Series debut.

 

“I had a goal,” said Boschele, who will make his second start in the series Aug. 22 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “I told myself I wanted to run top-10, and we did that. I can’t do without these guys—the No. 1 American Land Partners Toyota group helped me be really, really fast tonight.

 

“They a really good job to get me everything I needed and make me comfortable. Everyone on this team was really solid, so I’m excited for the three more that I have left this year. We were really fast tonight.” 

 

Friesen’s teammate and fellow modified driver Michael Christopher Jr. came home 10th in his third Truck Series outing.

 

The Truck Series races next on Aug. 14 at Richmond Raceway (FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 

 

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race - TSport 200 presented by Warn Industries

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Indianapolis, Indiana

Friday, July 24, 2026

 

                    1. (1)  Layne Riggs, Ford, 200.

                    2. (7)  Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 200.

                    3. (9)  Ty Majeski, Ford, 200.

                    4. (2)  Chandler Smith, Ford, 200.

                    5. (3)  Nick Sanchez(i), Chevrolet, 200.

                    6. (5)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 200.

                    7. (6)  Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, 200.

                    8. (19)  Gavan Boschele, Toyota, 200.

                    9. (13)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 200.

                    10. (11)  Michael Christopher Jr, Toyota, 200.

                    11. (10)  Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 200.

                    12. (14)  Parker Eatmon, Chevrolet, 200.

                    13. (16)  Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 200.

                    14. (8)  Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 199.

                    15. (22)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, 199.

                    16. (23)  Harrison Burton(i), Toyota, 199.

                    17. (21)  Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 198.

                    18. (24)  Justin Haley, RAM, 197.

                    19. (26)  Timmy Hill, Toyota, 197.

                    20. (12)  Brenden Queen #, RAM, 197.

                    21. (15)  Jake Garcia, Ford, 197.

                    22. (17)  Tanner Gray, Toyota, 197.

                    23. (25)  Cole Butcher #, Ford, 197.

                    24. (30)  Corey LaJoie, RAM, 197.

                    25. (32)  Toni Breidinger, Chevrolet, 197.

                    26. (29)  Conor Daly, RAM, 197.

                    27. (28)  Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 197.

                    28. (36)  Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 197.

                    29. (35)  Frankie Muniz, Ford, 196.

                    30. (34)  Monty Tipton, Ford, 196.

                    31. (27)  Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 196.

 

 

Chandler Smith races to dominant NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win

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July 18, 2026

 

By Reid Spencer

NASCAR Wire Service

 

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.—Last year at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Chandler Smith led one lap in winning the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series over Front Row Motorsports teammate Layne Riggs.

In sharp contrast, Smith was the quintessence of dominance on Saturday, leading the final 105 laps to claim victory in the FaithFest 250 presented by Mercer Transportation, again with series leader Riggs securing second place.

Last year’s race ended under caution, after the trucks of Riggs and Corey Heim collided on the last lap. On Saturday, Smith ran away with the race in the final stage, beating Riggs to the finish line by 8.479 seconds—a record margin on a short track in Truck Series history.

“We’re ready to rip,” Smith said after a race run in extreme heat on the 0.625-mile asphalt surface. “If the Lord wills it, we don’t plan on backing down from here going forward. We were just biding our time, keeping the fenders clean and taking what (the No. 38 Ford) would give me.”

Smith took the lead off pit road for a Lap 152 restart to begin the final stage and never looked back. Riggs restarted eighth and worked his way to second on Lap 210 but had nothing for his teammate over the final 40 circuits.

The race ran without a caution for the final 99 laps.

“Part of me wanted to have a restart,” Riggs said. “Part of me knew if that happened there was probably going to be some carnage. So I was very happy just finishing the race there, knowing our teammate got the win. Congratulations to Chandler. He did a great job.”

Riggs, who won the opening stage and led 25 laps, had to overcome the heat to hold second over third-place NASCAR Cup Series regular Shane van Gisbergen, who matched his best NASCAR national series finish on an oval track.

“It was hot today,” Riggs acknowledged. “I ice-bagged on every stop. My cool shirt was on—I took it off already. It was probably one of the hottest races I’ve ever been in. I think we need to add some heat shields to these things…

“But my mind stayed sharp, and I stayed in the game.”

Riggs extended his series lead to 59 points over 11th-place finisher Kaden Honeycutt.

Christian Eckes finished fourth, followed by Landen Lewis, who scored his second straight top-five finish after a runner-up run last Saturday at Lime Rock Park.

Giovanni Ruggiero, Chase Elliott, Stewart Friesen, Heim and Stage 2 winner Ty Majeski completed the top 10.

The race for the final spots in the postseason Chase tightened on Saturday. With three races left to set the Chase field, Friesen and 19th-place finisher Tyler Ankrum are tied for the 10th and final postseason berth, with Jake Garcia just 11 points back in 12th place after coming home 13th at North Wilkesboro.

Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar led 74 laps but couldn't recover from a cut left-front tire that dropped him two laps down and relegated him to a 27th-place finish.

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race - FaithFest 250 presented by Mercer Transportation

North Wilkesboro Speedway

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Saturday, July 18, 2026

                1. (9)  Chandler Smith, Ford, 250.

                2. (1)  Layne Riggs, Ford, 250.

                3. (19)  Shane Van Gisbergen(i), Chevrolet, 250.

                4. (18)  Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 250.

                5. (16)  Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 250.

                6. (5)  Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 250.

                7. (6)  Chase Elliott(i), Chevrolet, 250.

                8. (10)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 250.

                9. (4)  Corey Heim, Toyota, 250.

                10. (27)  Ty Majeski, Ford, 250.

                11. (7)  Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, 249.

                12. (30)  Tyler Reif, Chevrolet, 249.

                13. (15)  Jake Garcia, Ford, 249.

                14. (22)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, 249.

                15. (3)  Christopher Bell(i), Toyota, 249.

                16. (17)  Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 249.

                17. (12)  Nick Leitz, Toyota, 249.

                18. (14)  Tanner Gray, Toyota, 249.

                19. (24)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 249.

                20. (21)  Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 249.

                21. (23)  Brenden Queen #, RAM, 249.

                22. (11)  Cole Butcher #, Ford, 249.

                23. (20)  Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 248.

                24. (25)  Ryan Newman, RAM, 248.

                25. (8)  Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 248.

                26. (13)  Justin Haley, RAM, 248.

                27. (2)  Carson Hocevar(i), Chevrolet, 248.

                28. (28)  Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 248.

                29. (34)  Corey LaJoie, RAM, 247.

                30. (26)  Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 247.

                31. (35)  Clayton Green, Ford, 246.

                32. (36)  Frankie Muniz, Ford, 246.

                33. (29)  Luke Baldwin, Ford, 245.

                34. (33)  Nathan Nicholson, Chevrolet, Accident, 242.

                35. (31)  Kasey Kleyn, Chevrolet, Electrical, 203.

                36. (32)  Donovan Strauss, Chevrolet, Overheating, 134.

Average Speed of Race Winner:  91.627 mph.

Time of Race:  1 Hrs, 42 Mins, 19 Secs. Margin of Victory:  8.479 Seconds.

Caution Flags:  4 for 34 laps.

Lead Changes:  7 among 6 drivers.

Lap Leaders:   C. Hocevar(i) 1-50;L. Riggs 51-75;J. Garcia 76-97;C. Hocevar(i) 98-121;C. Elliott(i) 122;T. Majeski 123-145;C. Smith 146-250.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):  Chandler Smith 1 time for 105 laps; Carson Hocevar(i) 2 times for 74 laps; Layne Riggs 1 time for 25 laps; Ty Majeski 1 time for 23 laps; Jake Garcia 1 time for 22 laps; Chase Elliott(i) 1 time for 1 lap.

Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,77,38,62,7,5,11,91,17,9

Stage #2 Top Ten: 88,38,99,91,52,19,44,17,5,7

 
Veteran Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at historic Lime Rock Park

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By Holly Cain
NASCAR Wire Service 
 
Popular veteran Grant Enfinger took the lead on a late race restart and held off a hard-charging Landen Lewis to make his first visit to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Victory Lane in more than a season – earning his first career road course win Saturday afternoon in the LiUNA 150 at Connecticut’s historic Lime Rock Park.
Enfinger, who lined up alongside Gio Ruggiero for a restart with three laps remaining, got the jump at the green flag and then held off Lewis - who was racing for his first career series win. It was a fittingly exhilarating way to close out the race which included an 18-minute red flag and thrilling door-to-door competition particularly in the closing laps.
Enfinger’s No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet crossed the line only a slight .483-second ahead of the Niece Motorsports driver Lewis. 
“I feel like we had some things play into our hand,’’ Enfinger said, noting of the day’s strongest cars, “I don’t think we had anything for the 11 [Honeycutt] or the 34 [Scott Riggs] straight up.”
Of the final restart, Enfinger said he was enthused to get the edge out front on then-leader Gio Ruggiero at the drop of the green. He had considered taking the preferable position outside but opted to start alongside Guggiero on the front row and honorably vie for the lead that way. This marks his 13th career win.
“I wanted to beat him straight up on the outside,’’ Enfinger added. “A lot went into that decision but I didn’t want to go in there and purposefully take him out of the way for the win. I feel like we beat him on the launch. And I think we had a better car.
“Just an amazing job with this Chevrolet. … I think this is only my second top 10 at a road course. We have had road course trucks this year, but I think today we were a solid top five truck and the seas parted and the good Lord blessed us today and we were able to come home for a win.’’
Championship contender Kaden Honeycutt claimed third place after an absolutely amazing drive back up through the field. The TRICON Garage Toyota driver had dropped to 24th position with 28 laps to go after being involved in a multi-car accident late in the race.
Popular driver and television analyst Parker Kligerman – a part-owner of Lime Rock Park – finished fourth in the Spire Motorsports No. 77 Chevrolet. Christian Eckes was fifth in the No. 91 McAnally Hilgemann Chevrolet. 
Honeycutt’s finish to the day came after he won Stage 2 and kept polesitter, and the series championship points leader Riggs honest for the majority of the race. Riggs led the first 34 laps with one or the other leading through the opening 62 laps of the 100-lap event. Riggs won Stage 1 and Honeycutt won Stage 2.
And then the chaos set in. Four caution flags – and the red flag – came out in the closing 40 laps.
Varying pit strategies shook up the front of the field, relegating Riggs and Honeycutt to play catch-up following the Stage 2 break at Lap 60. The two who have dominated the championship standings for the last two months collided while trying to race through the field.
The damage to Riggs’ No. 34 Front Row Chevrolet proved to be too much for him to contend up front. His 48 laps out front was the most on the afternoon, but he ended up 23rd, the first driver a lap down.
He retained the championship lead, however, and is now 44 points up on Honeycutt with four races remaining to settle the regular season championship. They officially clinched a spot in the Chase today.
Enfinger’s victory was crucial in that it moved him inside the championship top 10 that will ultimately advance to the Chase. He’s now ninth in points, 25 points up on 10th place Tyler Ankrum. Stewart Friesen and Jake Garcia are tied, 17 points behind Ankrum.
Daniel Hemric, Andres Perez De Lara, Tanner Grey, Friesen and Colin Braun – an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series full-timer – rounded out the top 10 Saturday.
Thomas Annunziata, who ran up front all day after winning the ARCA Menards Series race at Lime Rock on Friday, ended up sidelined in the most dramatic incident of the day. He pulled off track with his No. 1 truck in flames while running second with 22 laps to go. Annunziata climbed out his No. 1 truck quickly and bent over to catch his breath next to a track wall. He was transported to a local area medical facility for further evaluation. He finished 29th.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to competition next week with Saturday’s Faith Fest 250 (12:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the historic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Front Row Motorsports’ Chandler Smith is the defending race winner.
 
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race - LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park
Lakeville, Connecticut
Saturday, July 11, 2026
 
                  1. (12)  Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 100.
                  2. (6)  Landen Lewis, Chevrolet, 100.
                  3. (3)  Kaden Honeycutt, Toyota, 100.
                  4. (16)  Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 100.
                  5. (13)  Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 100.
                  6. (8)  Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 100.
                  7. (14)  Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 100.
                  8. (20)  Tanner Gray, Toyota, 100.
                  9. (18)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 100.
                  10. (33)  Colin Braun, RAM, 100.
                  11. (22)  Cole Butcher #, Ford, 100.
                  12. (29)  Brenden Queen #, RAM, 100.
                  13. (30)  Jackson Lee, Ford, 100.
                  14. (23)  Justin Haley, RAM, 100.
                  15. (21)  Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 100.
                  16. (24)  Wesley Slimp, Toyota, 100.
                  17. (19)  Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 100.
                  18. (2)  Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 100.
                  19. (27)  Graham Doyle, Toyota, 100.
                  20. (7)  Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 100.
                  21. (26)  Louis Foster, Chevrolet, 100.
                  22. (10)  Jake Garcia, Ford, 100.
                  23. (1)  Layne Riggs, Ford, 99.
                  24. (28)  Mini Tyrrell #, RAM, 99.
                  25. (11)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 98.
                  26. (31)  Frankie Muniz, Ford, 98.
                  27. (32)  Josh Reaume, Ford, 98.
                  28. (25)  Corey LaJoie, RAM, Engine, 90.
                  29. (4)  Thomas Annunziata, Toyota, Engine, 79.
                  30. (9)  Chandler Smith, Ford, Driveshaft, 56.
                  31. (17)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, Accident, 50.
                  32. (5)  Ty Majeski, Ford, Accident, 44.
                  33. (15)  Ben Maier, Chevrolet, Electrical, 33.
 
Average Speed of Race Winner:  57.929 mph.
Time of Race:  2 Hrs, 33 Mins, 5 Secs. Margin of Victory:  0.483 Seconds.
Caution Flags:  7 for 39 laps.
Lead Changes:  9 among 6 drivers.
Lap Leaders:   L. Riggs 1-34;K. Honeycutt 35;L. Riggs 36-49;K. Honeycutt 50-62;C. Butcher # 63-73;S. Friesen 74;G. Ruggiero 75-85;G. Enfinger 86;G. Ruggiero 87-96;G. Enfinger 97-100.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):  Layne Riggs 2 times for 48 laps; Giovanni Ruggiero 2 times for 21 laps; Kaden Honeycutt 2 times for 14 laps; Cole Butcher # 1 time for 11 laps; Grant Enfinger 2 times for 5 laps; Stewart Friesen 1 time for 1 lap.
Stage #1 Top Ten: 34,11,45,7,1,88,17,19,9,44
Stage #2 Top Ten: 11,34,9,19,44,18,77,98,15,13
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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

 

NASCAR and iRacing Studios Debut Official Gameplay Trailer, Open Pre-orders for NASCAR 26

 

Official NASCAR video game launches Sept. 18, with first gameplay trailer now available

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 29, 2026) — NASCAR and iRacing Studios today debuted the official gameplay trailer and announced that NASCAR 26 will be available for pre-order beginning today, July 29. The newest game in the franchise will launch September 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, introducing the biggest gameplay evolution yet with Dynamic Track technology, cross-platform multiplayer, an enhanced driving model, burnout celebrations, a standalone mode featuring The Chase, and an all-new Peak Performance training mode, making it the most authentic NASCAR experience ever delivered on console.

 

Watch the official gameplay trailer here.

 

“Our fans told us they wanted iRacing Studios to build the next NASCAR console game, and they delivered,” said Nick Rend, Vice President of Interactive & Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “The response to NASCAR 25 reflected the momentum we’re seeing around NASCAR video games, and NASCAR 26 takes another meaningful step forward with improvements across the entire experience, from how the cars drive and tracks evolve to cross-platform play that brings the community together. This is the most complete and authentic NASCAR console game we have delivered.”

 

NASCAR 26 will build upon the success of NASCAR 25, developed by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes four NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series, along with a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend.

 

Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios' industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise's commitment to delivering an authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track.

 

Additional features include:

 

  • New and improved game modes including an enhanced career mode with a new facilities feature and team upgrades, a standalone mode featuring The Chase, a new training mode, and cross-platform multiplayer

 

  • Visual upgrades including improved graphics, skies, and dynamic lighting, plus better replay cameras

 

  • More realistic racing with the new dynamic track system, enhanced calibration tools for controls and force feedback, an improved driving model with overhauled tire and braking models, better driver AI, a particle system that enhances smoke, debris, rubber buildup, and a 750 HP package

 

  • New additions such as burnout celebrations, an all-new Dodge Ram truck, a new spotter (Freddie Kraft), and a trophy room

 

  • New tracks including the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland, and St. Petersburg

 

  • A host of other improvements with updated driver ratings, an improved paint kit, safety violations, DNFs and much, much more

 

"NASCAR 26 isn’t just about adding new features, it is to continue our long term approach to building the most authentic NASCAR console franchise ever created,” said Matt Lewis, Vice President and Senior Producer at iRacing Studios. "Dynamic Track Technology means conditions evolve throughout a race weekend, the improvements we’ve made to the driving model, the new modes we’ve added… it’s all rooted in one of the founding principles of iRacing; leading with an authentic experience for our fans. We're excited for players to experience NASCAR 26 this September."

 

Beginning today, July 29, fans can pre-order NASCAR 26 at www.NASCAR26.com and choose from a Standard Edition ($59.99) and Gold Edition ($79.99), with Gold Edition owners receiving three days of early access beginning on September 15, four monthly paint scheme DLC packs, 1,000 career mode rep points, a $10,000 career bonus, and more.

 

Launching on September 18, NASCAR 26 will be available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

 

NASCAR 26 continues the sport's expanding investment in interactive entertainment and fan engagement, bringing the latest innovations from the track to players around the world.

 

For more information, to pre-order the game or watch the official gameplay trailer, visit www.NASCAR26.com.

 

Punchbowl® and NASCAR® Debut a Collection of Online Invitations for Racing Fans of All Ages

NASCAR online invitations make it easy to plan birthday parties, race-day watch parties, and other family celebrations

 

 

Framingham, MA – July 29, 2026 — Punchbowl®, the gold standard in online invitations and greeting cards, today announced a new collection created in collaboration with NASCAR®. The branded invitations feature authentic Team NASCAR designs, retro stock cars, and the coveted NASCAR Cup Series trophy. Fans can easily customize and send a NASCAR online invitation to plan NASCAR-inspired birthday parties, race-day gatherings, tailgates, and more.

 

The NASCAR online invitations mark an exciting evolution of the “Characters Kids Love” collection that Punchbowl launched in 2014. With this new addition, Punchbowl will expand the collection beyond film, television, and literary characters to feature real-life racing heroes, and offer NASCAR’s multi-generational fan base a new way to celebrate the sport they love.

"NASCAR is an iconic sports brand that brings together fans of all ages,” said Matt Douglas, Founder & CEO of Sincere Corporation, parent company to Punchbowl. “We’re excited to provide online invitations for the millions of passionate NASCAR fans who host parties every year.”

The NASCAR Collection on Punchbowl features dynamic online invitations inspired by the thrill of the track. Each invite has the look and feel of paper, and includes a matching envelope, liner, and postage stamp. Party hosts can personalize their invitation with the details of their event, customize colors and fonts, and deliver instantly by text or email. Select designs also have the option to add a photo of the guest of honor to the invitation.

 

Punchbowl makes it easy to plan a celebration with powerful party planning features. After selecting a NASCAR invitation, party hosts can track RSVPs, send messages and announcements, add a gift registry, create a potluck list, include a guest poll, add co-hosts, and more.

 

"Our fans create traditions that span generations, from birthday celebrations to race-day watch parties," said Megan Malayter, NASCAR Vice President of Licensing and Consumer Products. "We're excited to partner with Punchbowl to offer a new way for fans to personalize those moments with authentic NASCAR-themed invitations that capture the excitement of our sport.”

 

In addition to invitations, Punchbowl will also offer NASCAR eCards so fans can send thoughtful birthday, thank you, and holiday greetings.

 

To browse NASCAR online invitations, visit: www.punchbowl.com/nascar

 

To send a digital NASCAR birthday card, visit: www.punchbowl.com/nascarbirthdaycard

 

 

CRAFTSMAN truck series Whelen Modified Tour
 Fri. Feb. 13 Fresh From Florida 250 7:30PM FS1
Sat. Feb. 21 FR8 208 1:30PM FS1
Sat. Feb. 28 Series Race at St. Petersburg 12:00PM FOX
Fri. March 20 Sober or Slammer 200 7:30PM FS1
Fri. April 3 Black’s Tire 200 4:30PM FS1
Fri. April 10 Tennessee Army National Guard 250 7:30PM FS1
Fri. May 1 SpeedyCash.com 250 8:00PM FS1
Fri. May. 8 Mission 176 at The Glen 4:30PM FS1
Sat. May 15 ECOSAVE 200 5:00PM FS1
Fri. May 22 NC Education Lottery 200 7:30PM FS1
Fri. May 29 Flote 200 8:00PM FS1
Sat. June 6 DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 1:30PM FS1
Fri. June 19 Series Race at San Diego 7:00PM FS1
Sat. July 11 LiUNA 150 1:00PM FS1
Sat. July 18 Window World 250 12:30PM FS1
Fri. July 24 TSport 200 8:00PM FS1
Fri, Aug. 14 eero 250 7:30PM FS1
Sat. Aug. 22 Team EJP 175 1:30PM FS1
Thurs. Sep. 17 UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics 8:00PM FS1
Sat. Sep. 26 Heart of Healthcare 200 1:00PM FS1
Fri. Oct. 9 Series Race at Charlotte 5:00PM FS1
Fri. Oct. 16 Series Race at Phoenix 7:30PM FS1
Fri. Oct. 23 Love’s RV Stop 225 4:00PM FS1
Fri. Oct. 30 Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200 6:00PM FS1
Fri. Nov. 6 Championship race 7:30PM FS1
New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 New Smyrna Speedway Saturday, Feb. 7

7:30 p.m. ET

      
Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 Martinsville Speedway Saturday, March 28

7:30 p.m. ET

      
Icebreaker 150 ^ Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Sunday, April 12

4:30 p.m. ET

 Matt Hirschman Stephen Kopcik  
J&R Precast 150 Seekonk Speedway Saturday, May 16

8 p.m. ET

      
Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 Riverhead Raceway Saturday, May 30

8 p.m. ET

      
All States Materials Group 150 Oxford Plains Speedway Saturday, June 6

TBA

      
Thunder in the Mountains 200 White Mountain Motorsports Park Saturday, June 20

8 p.m. ET

      
Firecracker 150 presented by the Bethesda Leadership Group * Seekonk Speedway Wednesday, July 1

8 p.m. ET

      
2nd Annual Clash at Claremont * Claremont Motorsports Park Friday, July 10

8:30 p.m. ET

      
5th Annual Duel at the Dog 200 powered by USNE * Monadnock Speedway Saturday, July 25

7:30 p.m. ET

      
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park ^ Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Wednesday, Aug. 5

8 p.m. ET

      
Mohegan Sun 100 New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, Aug. 22

4:30 p.m. ET

      
GAF 150 ^ Stafford Speedway Friday, Aug. 28

8 p.m. ET

      
Oswego Speedway Oswego Speedway Saturday, Sept. 5

8 p.m. ET

      
Eddie Partridge 206 Riverhead Raceway Saturday, Sept. 19

8 p.m. ET

      
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park ^ Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Sunday, Oct. 11

4:30 p.m. ET

    

 

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