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NASCAR Daily Digest – October 26, 2026

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

Kyle Larson all but clinches NASCAR championship with Dega win

This was objectively decisive. Kyle Larson responded to his only real setback in the Chase for the Championship at Phoenix with his first career victory on a superspeedway at Talladega while also scoring the most stage points of everyone else.

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Tragedy Averted at Talladega: Joey Logano Flips Upside Down as 23XI Star Smacks Wall Head-On in Multi-Car Mayhem

Talladega had already delivered a brutal reminder of how quickly a championship race can unravel. The first Big One struck on Lap 132, triggering a 12-car pileup that collected Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, and several other Chase contenders.

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‘The Big One’ Strikes Talladega, Wrecks NASCAR Championship Contenders

The Big One has arrived at Talladega, and NASCAR’s championship battle may never look the same.

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Who Won the NASCAR Race at Talladega? Full YellaWood 500 Results

A stunning final-lap comeback decided Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega. Here’s the complete YellaWood 500 finishing order for all 40 drivers…

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What happened to Austin Hill at the end of Talladega NASCAR Cup race?

Hill abruptly slowed while challenging Stenhouse for the race win in a heartbreaking end to an incredible run for the Richard Childress Racing driver…

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Spire Motorsports Locks in 2027 Lineup, Leaving Rivals to Play Catch-Up

Spire Motorsports announces several key developments regarding Daniel Suarez, Carson Hocevar, the crew chief, and the team’s sponsorship future.

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Crunch Time in the Chase Comes to Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Three races to go, seven drivers in the mix separated by 56 points…

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‘That’s Been Our Achilles Heel’- Richard Childress’ Star Publicly Addresses RCR’s Shortcomings Ahead of Martinsville Clash

A 19-point championship lead can disappear quickly with only two races remaining, particularly when the next stop has repeatedly challenged the driver at the top of the standings.

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Ryan Preece on RFK nearly lapping the pack: "You’ll never see that again"

The RFK Racing trio drove out to a 40+ second lead in the opening stage at Talladega, completely upending plans for those saving fuel…

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Sammy Smith takes O’Reilly Series win at Talladega

The victory in the 94-lap Progress Group 250 marked the 22-year-old driver’s first win in the O’Reilly Series since April 2025.

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Why Did Talladega Race Start So Slow? NASCAR Said To Be Unhappy

Why did the NASCAR race at Talladega start so slowly? Here’s what caused the cautious opening laps and why NASCAR was reportedly unhappy.

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​’He Didn’t Care What Anybody Thought’- Ex-Cup Driver Breaks Silence on Racing Icon’s Secret Visit Amid NASCAR Exile

In 2009, Jimmy Spencer did something unexpected. After Jeremy Mayfield fought to clear his name after a drug test led to his indefinite suspension, Spencer showed up at his farm.

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Bubba Wallace Wants the Phoenix Dogleg Gone

Bubba Wallace says the Phoenix dogleg is hard on drivers’ bodies and he would get rid of it. He doubts turf or grass would keep drivers out of it.

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Alarming Driver Health Data Forces NASCAR to Overhaul Phoenix Dogleg Days After Dale Jr.’s Callout

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent years arguing that Phoenix Raceway lost part of its identity when a section of its traditional layout became a paved shortcut.

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Why Denny Hamlin Fears a Network TV Pay Cut for NASCAR Teams

Denny Hamlin says more broadcast races could help NASCAR’s reach but warns teams may not survive smaller payments. He asked how many would survive a 50% cut.

Yahoo Sports • Read More »

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