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Carson Hocevar’s unapologetic response to spinning Brad Keselowski was entertaining, but NASCAR’s newest villain must be ready for the consequences.

Carson Hocevar Is Great for NASCAR—As Long as He Can Take What Comes Next

Hocevar doesn’t have to apologize for racing aggressively, but Brad Keselowski gets a vote in what happens next.

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Sep 113 min read

Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs and Ryan Blaney gained at Darlington, while William Byron and Brad Keselowski endured difficult Southern 500 results.

The Biggest Winners and Losers From the 2026 Southern 500

Bell finally won, Gibbs charged from 28th to second and Byron’s engine failure created an immediate Chase setback.

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Sep 104 min read

Spire Motorsports Sparks Darlington Drama

Spire vs. the Field: Darlington Puts Hocevar and McDowell in the Middle of the Drama

Two separate Spire Motorsports incidents affected Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin, making the team one of Darlington’s biggest stories.

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Sep 93 min read

Why Christopher Bell’s Southern 500 Win Matters

Christopher Bell’s Southern 500 Breakthrough Changes the Championship Conversation

Christopher Bell had come close all season. Winning the Southern 500 changed his 2026 story and moved him within 12 points of the Chase lead.

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Sep 83 min read

Christopher Bell used fresh tires to pass Kyle Larson and win the 2026 Southern 500, ending a 33-race winless streak in the Chase opener. Excerpt: Christopher Bell chased down Kyle Larson on fresh tires to win the Southern 500 and move within 12 points of the Chase lead.

Christopher Bell Wins Southern 500 as Fresh Tires Decide Darlington Chase Opener

Christopher Bell used fresh tires to pass Kyle Larson and win the 2026 Southern 500, ending a 33-race winless streak in the Chase opener. Excerpt: Christopher Bell chased down Kyle Larson on fresh tires to win the Southern 500 and move within 12 points of the Chase lead.

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Sep 74 min read