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NASCAR Daily Digest – October 22, 2026

The latest NASCAR headlines, race reaction, driver news and talking points from across the Cup Series.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Lorenzen suffered from CTE, analysis reveals

NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen is the first known driver to have been diagnosed with CTE, as announced by the Concussion & CTE Foundation. The post-mortem brain tissue analysis results were released Tuesday on behalf of Lorenzen’s family.

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Spire says JGR is seeking ‘nearly $150 million’ in lawsuit

In a Tuesday night filing opposing a request to alter the case schedule, Spire Motorsports revealed that Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking nearly $150 million in damages.

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Peterson Racing Officially Parts Ways With Austin Green; Apologizes for Contributing to Online Tensions

The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season began with so much promise and optimism for Peterson Racing and Austin Green, who was set to contend full-time as the driver of the organization’s No. 87 Chevrolet.

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20 Years Later, Ricky Bobby Is Returning to Talladega. Here’s What NASCAR Has Planned.

Twenty years after Ricky Bobby reminded us that “if you ain’t first, you’re last,” NASCAR is bringing Talladega Nights back to the track that inspired its name. And this time, it’s more than just a movie.

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NASCAR’s Yellow Line Rule at Talladega, Explained

Talladega, Daytona and Atlanta have a double yellow line that drivers cannot go below to pass. Here is how the rule works, why NASCAR added it and the finishes it has decided.

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Gio Ruggiero will return to TRICON in 2027

TRICON Garage announced on Wednesday that driver Gio Ruggiero will return to the #17 Toyota in 2027. Ruggiero has one win with the team, scored at Talladega Superspeedway last season. He currently sits seventh in the championship driver point standings entering Talladega this weekend.

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NASCAR’s 5 Most Expensive Legal Battles: From a $500 Million Lawsuit to JGR vs. Spire

From a $500 million lawsuit to JGR’s $150 million fight with Spire, explore five major NASCAR legal battles and the financial stakes involved…

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Alarming NASCAR Next Gen trend could spell trouble for Denny Hamlin

This might be the most "now or never "statistic we can find about Denny Hamlin when it comes to winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

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NASCAR Talladega Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact This Weekend’s Races?

NASCAR’s Talladega weekend is shaping up to feature plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Here’s the latest forecast and rain outlook for all three days.

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‘They Don’t Like Losing to Each Other’- Kevin Harvick Dissects the Real Truth Behind Christopher Bell’s ‘Not Friends’ Claim

In racing, two drivers can respect each other’s talent without being close friends off the track. Christopher Bell made that distinction clear when he described his relationship with Kyle Larson, admitting that the two are “not friends but we’re acquaintances” and would race each other hard.

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The reunion tour: Ryan Ellis reunites with Alpha Prime Racing

By Dustin Albino After two seasons away from Alpha Prime Racing, Ryan Ellis is ready to return to familiar ground in 2027, learning that sometimes the grass isn‘t always greener on the other side.

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Michael McDowell Speaks to Pressure of Spire’s Success

Michael McDowell speaks about pressure of performing at Spire.

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Frankie Muniz Is Not Done With NASCAR Yet

Frankie Muniz says he isn’t finished in the NASCAR world despite recent success in sports car racing. See what’s next for the Ford driver in 2027.

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Talladega Superspeedway Aiming For Humorous World Record

Talladega Superspeedway gunning for unique world record this weekend.

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Bubba Wallace sponsored by COVID-19 vaccine at Talladega

Bubba Wallace has never been afraid to stir things up in NASCAR, and his paint scheme for this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway is already doing exactly that.

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