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NASCAR Cup Series cars battle at Phoenix Raceway during the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 as the championship standings undergo a major shakeup.

Phoenix Wasn't a Perfect Race, but It Gave NASCAR Exactly What the Chase Needed

Phoenix Raceway still has shortcomings, but the 2026 fall race delivered a dramatic championship shakeup that could define NASCAR's new Chase format.

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18 hours ago5 min read

The Biggest Winners and Losers From NASCAR's Wild Phoenix Chase Race

Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney made major championship gains at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin suffered costly tire failures.

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2 days ago4 min read

Corey Heim drives the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, where he finished fifth after starting 36th.

Corey Heim Is Making It Impossible for NASCAR to Ignore His Cup Series Potential

Corey Heim climbed from 36th to fifth at Phoenix Raceway, delivering another impressive Cup Series performance in a part-time entry for 23XI Racing.

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4 days ago3 min read

Tyler Reddick celebrates his victory in the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway after a late tire failure ended Kyle Larson's race.

Tyler Reddick Wins Phoenix Thriller as Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead Nearly Disappears

Tyler Reddick won his sixth race of 2026 at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson's tire failure reduced his NASCAR Chase lead to just five points over Christopher Bell.

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5 days ago4 min read

Chase Briscoe leads Kyle Larson and the NASCAR Cup Series field during the 2026 South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The Biggest Winners and Losers From NASCAR’s Las Vegas Chase Race

Chase Briscoe made a massive championship gain at Las Vegas while Kyle Larson strengthened his lead and Denny Hamlin missed a major opportunity.

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Oct 73 min read

Chase Briscoe drives the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to victory in the 2026 NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Chase Briscoe Dominates Las Vegas and Keeps His Championship Hopes Alive

Chase Briscoe swept both stages and led 175 laps at Las Vegas before surviving a late charge from championship leader Kyle Larson.

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Oct 63 min read

Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR Cup Series field during the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.

The Biggest Winners and Losers From NASCAR's Kansas Chase Race

Kyle Larson scored a perfect 76 points at Kansas while Austin Cindric surged to second and several NASCAR Chase contenders lost major championship ground.

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Sep 303 min read