Crown-jewel crunch time: Analyzing the final restart, Bell’s winning pass

Watch Michael McDowell's in-car camera and hear the No. 71 driver's perspective as he makes contact that forces Denny Hamlin into the wall at Darlington Raceway.

Ride along with Carson Hocevar as the No. 77 driver gets frustrated during his battle with Brad Keselowski that ends with No. 6 driver going for a spin.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte pick their weekend winners from Darlington Raceway, with Josh Berry continuing to stack impressive results.

Harrison Burton joins Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon to discuss what led to Carson Hocevar spinning out Brad Keselowski in Stage 1 and the post-race fallout.

The "Inside the Race" crew discuss everything that unfolded on the final restart at Darlington Raceway and how the Southern 500 win played into Christopher Bell's hands.

Christopher Bell runs down Kyle Larson in the closing laps and seals a statement victory to start The Chase.

Sheldon Creed takes the checkered flag to win the opening race of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase at Darlington Raceway.

Tyler Reddick reacts to taking the Darlington pole after weather canceled Cup practice and qualifying, giving the No. 45 a strong start to the Chase opener.

Hear from several Chase drivers on why Darlington Raceway lives up to its name as the track "Too Tough to Tame."

The Cup Series opens the 2026 Chase presented by Mobil 1 with a crown jewel in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Inside the Race's Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray explain why the historic venue is perfect as a postseason opener, and what to expect.

Rewind through the race as Ryan Preece survives a chaotic overtime finish to win at Daytona and claim the final spot in The Chase.

Ryan Preece takes the lead amid multiple final-lap crashes to win at Daytona and earn his first Cup Series points-paying victory.

Ride onboard with Daniel Suárez as contact with John Hunter Nemechek sends the No. 42 spinning during pit stops at Daytona.

RFK Racing teammates Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece wreck from the lead as Stage 1 ends, allowing Shane van Gisbergen to steal the opening-frame win.

Watch several replays and in-car cameras from the chaotic wreck that ended Stage 1 at Daytona International Speedway.

Ryan Sieg survives a frantic overtime finish to win at Daytona by 0.149 seconds over Austin Hill as Josh Bilicki crashes behind the leaders.

Ross Chastain credits Trackhouse Racing and ECR Engines after winning the Busch Light Pole Award for Saturday night's Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive," NASCAR Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran illustrates how Daytona's new package could create bigger runs and more passing.

Rewind through the race as Ryan Blaney overcomes changing conditions and late pressure to win at New Hampshire.

Ryan Blaney keeps Bubba Wallace at bay as the skies clear to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Tyler Reddick explains how his No. 45 23XI Racing team turned an unhappy practice session into a pole-winning qualifying effort at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

On 'NASCAR Inside the Race,' Jamie McMurray and Todd Gordon preview New Hampshire -- where two tires, four tires or staying out can all put drivers in position to contend.

A U.S. Navy sailor reflects on the work behind NASCAR's weekend at Naval Base Coronado and the deeply personal meaning it held for him in Episode 3 of 'NASCAR Americana.'

Episode 3 of 'NASCAR Americana' looks back on Jeff Gordon's rise, dominance and the distinctive style that helped him connect with a new generation of NASCAR fans.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Ryan Blaney draws high praise for his raw ability, with Todd Gordon calling him the Cup Series' most talented driver.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive," NASCAR Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran explains the move to 50-minute practice sessions and a revised commitment line beginning at New Hampshire.

Listen in as Carson Hocevar suffers engine trouble and stalls at Richmond Raceway, with Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace reacting to the incident.

Jeff Gordon explains why Connor Zilisch has the talent, communication skills and team-first approach that make him a strong fit for Hendrick Motorsports.

Connor Zilisch explains the difficulty of leaving Trackhouse Racing, founded by Justin Marks, and why the opportunity to join Hendrick Motorsports was too hard to pass up.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Jamie McMurray and Todd Gordon break down how Christopher Bell's alternate pit strategy unraveled against eventual winner Joey Logano late at Richmond.

Richmond Raceway winner Joey Logano says criticism of his past championships gives the No. 22 team extra motivation.

Joey Logano explains how Paul Wolfe, Joe Bisson and the entire Team Penske group helped lift the No. 22 team from running around 20th two months ago to winning at Richmond.

Austin Cindric praises Richmond winner Joey Logano and the collaboration across Team Penske after a strong night for the organization.

Rewind through the Cup Series race as Joey Logano battles Chase Briscoe and takes the checkered flag at Richmond.

Christopher Bell credits his team for maximizing an alternate strategy and turning what he calls a 12th-place car into a seventh-place finish.

Chase Briscoe says losing his brakes during a late run cost him the advantage he needed to challenge Joey Logano for the NASCAR Cup Series win at Richmond Raceway.

Joey Logano says the boys on the No. 22 team are getting hot at the right time after holding off Chase Briscoe at Richmond.

Joey Logano keeps Chase Briscoe at bay over the closing laps to take the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series contest at Richmond Raceway.

Austin Cindric narrowly avoids a pit-road collision with Daniel Suárez during a hectic green-flag pit cycle in Stage 2 at Richmond.

Kaden Honeycutt goes wire-to-wire, sweeping the stages and holding off Corey Heim to win the Truck Series race at Richmond.

Ryan Blaney says Ty Gibbs' M&M's paint scheme at Bristol Motor Speedway will be an "eye-opening" way to honor Kyle Busch and his family.

Ryan Blaney says favorable cloud cover helped his qualifying lap as he earns the Busch Light Pole Award at Richmond Raceway.

Denny Hamlin discusses the current points format and how sustained consistency can help drivers claw their way out of a deficit.

Hear from Shane van Gisbergen after he secures the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond.

Christopher Bell explains why the gut-punch of another second-place finish this season lessens as the week progresses.

Kurt Busch looks back on the Busch brothers' humble beginnings and Kyle Busch's winning legacy in Episode 2 of "NASCAR Americana."

Episode 2 of "NASCAR Americana" examines Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s cultural impact and how his death became a reckoning far beyond the race track.

Episode 2 of "NASCAR Americana" explores how family ties and shared traditions have shaped generations of drivers and fans.

Austin Dillon makes contact with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap before taking the checkered flag at Richmond Raceway in August 2024.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte explains how NASCAR's new stage-break rule could force drivers to attack sooner and alter strategy at Richmond Raceway.

Steve Letarte explains on "Inside the Race" how tire falloff and changing grip will force drivers to search for speed around Richmond Raceway.

Listen to what was said over team radios at Iowa Speedway when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spun from a four-wide battle deep in the field.

The "Inside the Race" crew go around the horn and discuss which three drivers they felt had exceptional weekends at Iowa Speedway.

The Inside the Race crew dives into pit-stop choreography and compares mistakes from the No. 54 JGR and No. 9 Hendrick teams.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon debate the penalty for changing brake pads before a race and how it impacted several Joe Gibbs Racing teams.

John Hunter Nemechek made slight contact with Kyle Larson that pushed the No. 5 Chevrolet back in the field, triggering a wreck with Alex Bowman.

Ride along and listen to the team radios from Tyler Reddick and Erik Jones as their respective races end early at Iowa Speedway.

Rewind through the race from green flag to checkered as Ty Gibbs survives the late charge from Christopher Bell to win at Iowa Speedway.

Crew chief Tyler Allen says previous tire data gave the No. 54 team confidence to take two tires, calling it the best chance to get Ty Gibbs ahead of Christopher Bell at Iowa.

Denny Hamlin details racing with brake issues throughout the day at Iowa, joking he would "retire at the end of the year" if he had to do it every week.

Chase Briscoe says long-run speed helped produce a strong Iowa finish as the No. 19 team continues building momentum late in the regular season.

Ryan Blaney says the No. 12 team recovered from losing track position mid-race to finish third after leading a race-high 129 laps at Iowa Speedway.

Ty Gibbs points to improved team chemistry after holding off Christopher Bell to score the Cup Series victory at Iowa Speedway.

Christopher Bell shares his disappointment after finishing behind Ty Gibbs at Iowa, crediting his teammate for avoiding mistakes late.

Ty Gibbs holds off his JGR teammate Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Kyle Larson moves down the track and makes contact with Alex Bowman, sending both Hendrick Motorsports cars into the outside wall.

Tyler Reddick takes responsibility for the early incident that collected Erik Jones, calling it a mistake and saying he hates it ended a fellow Toyota driver's day.

Replays show Tyler Reddick getting sideways in Turn 1 before collecting Erik Jones, who slams the wall during the opening laps at Iowa Speedway.

Erik Jones says the early crash puts his Chase hopes in a much tougher spot, leaving him with three races to try to win and make up ground.

Carson Kvapil holds off Rajah Caruth in double overtime to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Ryan Blaney says the No. 12 team is still within reach of the regular-season title and sees a big opportunity over the final four races.

Carson Hocevar talks about how Spire Motorsports has surged this year and now sits higher in points than alliance team Hendrick Motorsports.

Carson Hocevar shares his thoughts on being a Cup Series championship contender by sitting fifth in points four races before The Chase.

Ryan Blaney claims his third pole of the season at Iowa Speedway and looks ahead to how he can manage the race on Sunday.

Ryan Blaney sports a special Kyle Busch tribute helmet featuring several of Busch's most memorable schemes during Cup qualifying at Iowa.

Chase Elliott drives on old roads in Dawsonville, Georgia, and reflects on the beginnings of the sport in Episode 1 of 'NASCAR Americana.'

As Episode 1 of "NASCAR Americana" on USA Network illustrates, NASCAR drivers have long embodied a uniquely American brand of bravery.

NASCAR announced Thursday that it will implement a new stage-break procedure for all national series beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway.

The "Inside the Race" crew explains why Iowa Speedway is a Midwest mashup that defies every track comparison with its blend of short-track contact and intermediate-style racing room.

Connor Zilisch reflects on a frustrating stretch and his simple goal for race day: leave the track happy after a clean run.

Connor Zilisch's family recalls the karting flips that earned him the nickname "Flipper" and tested his confidence early in his racing journey.

Watch Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s engine expire off Turn 4 before Carl Edwards slams into the No. 6 and pushes him across the line for a dramatic 2011 Iowa victory.

Watch Jeff Gordon use a late bump-and-run on Rusty Wallace to score a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2002.

'Inside the Race' explains how Iowa Speedway's distinctive layout creates room for close racing while its passionate crowd gives the track a big-event atmosphere.

The 'NASCAR Inside the Race' crew examines Hendrick Motorsports' recent points decline and Joey Logano's surge from 20th to 13th in the standings.

Get a first look at 'NASCAR 26' gameplay, including dynamic track technology, cross-platform multiplayer, The Chase mode, new tracks and more ahead of the game's Sept. 18 launch.

Hear the in-car and spotter audio as Carson Hocevar tries to get around Corey Heim on fresh tires, but Heim shuts the door on the No. 77 during their battle at Indy.

The "Inside the Race" crew compares Corey Heim and Connor Zilisch, weighing equipment, age and experience behind their contrasting Cup Series results.

For Indy 'Weekend Winners,' Kyle Petty praises Ford after placing four cars in the top 10, while Steve Letarte gives the nod to In-Season Challenge champion Todd Gilliland.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon compare Corey Heim and Ty Gibbs' pit strategies, showing how fuel allocation and a late caution helped swing the Brickyard 400.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down how Joey Logano's push -- and a disconnect by the JGR drivers -- helped Corey Heim take control on the final restart and win the Brickyard 400.

Ride along with Todd Gilliland as his team keeps him updated on Ryan Blaney's trouble before confirming the No. 34 driver has secured the $1 million In-Season Challenge prize at Indianapolis.

In-car cameras and scanner audio capture Ryan Blaney's frustration and John Hunter Nemechek's apology after late contact sends Blaney into the wall at Indianapolis.

In-car cameras and scanner audio capture Noah Gragson taking exception to Connor Zilisch's blocking before the two make contact under caution at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Corey Heim shares what it is like working with veteran crew chief Bootie Barker and how their relationship has quickly developed.

No. 67 23XI Racing crew chief Bootie Barker praises how Corey Heim is already equal to some of the best drivers in the Cup Series.

Rewatch the best highlights from the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that saw Corey Heim win his second NASCAR Cup Series race.

Hear from 2026 Brickyard 400 winner Corey Heim and what the 23XI Racing driver did to claim his second career Cup Series win in his 15th start.

Hear from 2026 In-Season Challenge champion Todd Gilliland and what the milestone means to him and the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team.

Corey Heim holds off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano to win the crown-jewel race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ryan Blaney gets contact from John Hunter Nemechek, which pushes the No. 12 up and into the wall adding peril to the In-Season Challenge finale.

Chase Elliott hits the wall early in Stage 2 while battling for 24th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is forced to pit road for repairs.

Trouble strikes for Kyle Larson early in the Brickyard 400 as the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet hits the outside wall.

Carson Kvapil holds off Justin Allgaier in the closing moments at the Brickyard to earn his first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series triumph.

Carson Hocevar shares his excitement after edging out Denny Hamlin for the Busch Light Pole Award at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Layne Riggs earns his fifth win of 2026 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park by leading 198 out of 200 laps.

During NASCAR Cup Series practice, drivers navigate the deceptively tiny bumps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Austin Cindric returns to the garage with an apparent electrical issue.

Ryan Preece has a left-rear tire go down after a handful of laps in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the broadcast crew discusses the possible causes.

2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge finalists Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland break down their pickle-based back-and-forth, from trash talk to Blaney's mustache cleanup.

Paul Wolfe explains what Indianapolis Motor Speedway means to Roger Penske and why performing well at the Brickyard carries added significance for the organization.

On "Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty preview the Brickyard 400, from Indianapolis' crown-jewel prestige to the qualifying and pit strategy that can decide the race.

Take a look at 'NASCAR Americana,' a special three-part docuseries premiering Aug. 9 exclusively on the USA Network.

Shane van Gisbergen reflects on racing up front, ultimately finishing fifth and battling intense heat at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Rewind through the Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway as Joey Logano delivers his first win of the 2026 NASCAR season.

After reviving the historic 0.625-mile facility in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty debate if the legend of North Wilkesboro Speedway should live on the schedule every year.

Denny Hamlin credits Joey Logano after finishing one spot short in the Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Joey Logano celebrates in Victory Lane after leading more than 300 laps for his first win of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Joey Logano holds off Denny Hamlin to finish a commanding performance in the first Cup Series points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

Ryan Blaney previews his In-Season Challenge matchup with Christopher Bell, but says his primary focus remains winning at North Wilkesboro.

Chandler Smith pulls away to win the Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway by 8.479 seconds over Layne Riggs.

Carson Hocevar explains how Dale Earnhardt Jr. inspired him to embrace major events and represent NASCAR beyond the race track.

Chase Elliott discusses the new front bumper package making its debut at North Wilkesboro and how it could affect contact and restart stack-ups.

Throw it all the way back to Rusty Wallace's win in the Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 18, 1993.

Relive Jeff Gordon's North Wilkesboro win in the last Cup Series points race at the track before its 2026 return, followed by Rick Hendrick's reaction from pit road.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray explain how the softened front-bumper structure could affect contact and radiator damage at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray assess the latest Chase probabilities and the drivers fighting around the cutline.

On "Inside the Race," Kyle Petty joins Steve Letarte to explain North Wilkesboro Speedway's place in NASCAR history and what makes the short track unique.

On this full edition of "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte, Denny Hamlin and John Probst explain the Daytona rules changes and their impact on racing.

Denny Hamlin and President of NASCAR Event Management John Probst explain the smaller spoiler, horsepower reduction and other changes intended to improve passing and reduce fuel saving at Daytona.

Bubba Wallace gets furious with his 23XI Racing team after getting bad advice on which lane to pick for a restart at EchoPark Speedway.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series official Brad Moran explains NASCAR's goal for driver meetings such as Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill, and Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray examine Ty Gibbs' in-car camera to see if Bubba Wallace's Stage 2 spin at EchoPark Speedway could've been avoided.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray discuss how Ford has been at a disadvantage this season but how it hasn't slowed down Ryan Blaney.

Kyle Petty and Steve Letarte discuss which drivers they thought had great performances at EchoPark Speedway.

Listen in as Carson Hocevar teases Zane Smith for leaving pit road late and then has fun trying to sing a Cutting Crew song at EchoPark Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray look at the data and debate if Bubba Wallace's last-lap penalty at EchoPark Speedway was fair.

Ride along with Chase Elliott's No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet as it maneuvers around a spinning Chase Briscoe at EchoPark Speedway.

Watch the in-car cameras from Zane Smith and Daniel Suárez as the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford goes around and into the barrier late at EchoPark Speedway.

Ryan Blaney explains how a massive run helped him catch Carson Hocevar and praises Hocevar for racing respectfully without making a risky block.

EchoPark race winner Ryan Blaney shares how he developed patience when it comes to being upfront at drafting tracks.

Carson Hocevar says his clean, hard-fought third-place run earned a few virtual fist bumps and no middle fingers -- progress he jokes he could undo next week.

Bubba Wallace is penalized for advancing below the double-yellow line, and drops from second to 29th in the final running order.

Rewind through the EchoPark Cup race as Ryan Blaney wins under the stars following a lengthy weather delay and overtime finish.

Ryan Blaney credits Christopher Bell's final-corner push for helping him survive a three-wide overtime battle and win after a long night at EchoPark.

Ryan Blaney shows his endurance at EchoPark Speedway, surviving a lengthy weather delay and three-wide overtime battle for the win.

Chase Briscoe gets spun out as Kyle Larson's incident triggers a multicar crash on the backstretch late at EchoPark speedway.

Kyle Larson spins off Turn 4 from eighth and slides through the infield grass to bring out the caution late at EchoPark Speedway.

Justin Allgaier wins at EchoPark Speedway after Nick Sanchez and Brennan Poole hit the wall, holding off Carson Kvapil and Parker Retzlaff in overtime.

Ryan Blaney jokes about the driver's role in qualifying before crediting his No. 12 Team Penske crew after winning the pole at EchoPark Speedway.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's 'The Morning Drive,' Cup Series official Brad Moran explains NASCAR's review of the Austin Hill-Shane van Gisbergen incident at Chicagoland and why no penalties were issued.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive," NASCAR Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran previews EchoPark Speedway's unique pit entry, dual-speed sections and extended DVP clock.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," the No. 19 crew chief James Small details to Steve Letarte why EchoPark Speedway creates a tricky balance between handling, speed and traffic.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty break down what makes EchoPark Speedway unique ahead of Sunday's Cup Series race at the reconfigured track.

Frustrations rise for the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing team radio after Shane van Gisbergen made contact with Austin Hill at Chicagoland Speedway.

Chase Briscoe details the intense final-lap battle at Chicagoland, saying lap traffic helped him protect the lead while Christopher Bell closed in for the win.

Kyle Petty weighs in on the beef between Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill and how SVG is willing to be aggressive.

Though Denny Hamlin is on a scorcher and Tyler Reddick is on a cooler, Kyle Petty dissects why Chase Briscoe could be the driver on the next momentum swing.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty pick the drivers that had standout performances in the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Steve Letarte analyzes how JGR teams split their pit stops strategies in the final stage at Chicagoland and how it ultimately made the difference.

Chase Briscoe details the adjustments he and James Small have made this season to better manage races, tires and pressure at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Rewind through NASCAR's return to Chicagoland as Chase Briscoe wins his first race of the 2026 season holding off Christopher Bell in thrilling fashion.

Chase Briscoe holds off a hard-charging Christopher Bell to win the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway by 0.276 seconds.

Chase Briscoe reacts in Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway, recapping a memorable weekend after earning his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Chase Briscoe jumps ahead of William Byron during the green-flag pit cycle and takes over the lead in the final stage at Chicagoland Speedway.

Brandon Jones clears Chase Elliott on the overtime restart and holds him off by 0.171 seconds to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland.

Brandon Jones says winning on the Fourth of July carries extra meaning, citing his love for the country, appreciation for the military and pride in celebrating with a Chicagoland victory.

Looking ahead to his points battle with Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin says fortunate timing and Chicagoland's temperature-sensitive surface helped him win the pole.

The 'NASCAR Inside the Race' crew previews how Chicagoland Speedway's worn racing surface could create tire wear, slide jobs and plenty of unknowns for the Next Gen car.

Relive the final laps from the 2019 Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway as Alex Bowman battles Kyle Larson and pulls away for the win.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive," NASCAR Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran previews NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019.

Watch this week's "Radioactive" from Sonoma as crashes and radio chatter capture a chaotic stretch of the Cup Series race.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver pick the "Weekend Winners" who stood out at Sonoma -- including Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell and Connor Zilisch.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty break down Denny Hamlin's hot streak, his rise to the points lead and why his charge past Tyler Reddick could preview The Chase.

Ryan Blaney takes celebrity guests around the track for adrenaline-filled conversations in new show premiering July 1 exclusively on NASCAR's YouTube Channel.

Shane van Gisbergen talks about his mentality on stacking points the rest of season and staying out trouble to make The Chase.

Tyler Reddick discusses his frustrating race from Sonoma where he went multiple laps down early after a power steering issue and leaves second in points.

Connor Zilisch recaps his career-best day at Sonoma Raceway that saw the rookie earn his first top-10 finish of the season.

Hear from Denny Hamlin after his 26th-place finish at Sonoma Raceway and now leaves the weekend with the points lead.

Rewind best highlights from Cup Series race at Sonoma that saw Shane van Gisbergen lead 74 laps to earn back-to-back wins in Wine Country.

Hear from race winner Shane van Gisbergen after his dominant win at Sonoma Raceway and what it meant for him to earn his second win of 2026.

Shane van Gisbergen doubles down and picks up back-to-back wins at Sonoma Raceway, once again keeping Chase Briscoe at bay.

Denny Hamlin spins and falls out of the top 10, joining 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick in the back of the field at Sonoma Raceway.

Hear from Sonoma winner Shane van Gisbergen as he praises the JR Motorsports group for giving him a fast car to dominate.

Shane van Gisbergen dominates the O'Reilly Series race at Sonoma, wheeling his No. 9 JR Motorsports to Victory Lane.

Hear from reigning In-Season Challenge winner Ty Gibbs after the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing driver topped the charts to win the Cup pole at Sonoma.

Bubba Wallace finds trouble after setting a fast lap during Group 2 qualifying, hitting the barrier while looking to improve his time.

Shane van Gisbergen and Christopher Bell each spin while trying to improve their times late in the first round of Cup Series qualifying at Sonoma.

Shane van Gisbergen reacts after winning the pole for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway.

Shane van Gisbergen says he needs a strong Sonoma weekend after San Diego hurt his position near the Cup Series Chase cutline.

Shane van Gisbergen takes Steve Letarte around Sonoma Raceway and explains the bumps, blind corners, passing zones and low-grip spots that make the road course so challenging.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty preview Sonoma Raceway and explain why Turn 11 can create frustration, contact and late-race drama.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down NASCAR's front-bumper structure update for Bristol, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro and Richmond.

Cleetus McFarland, Jesse Love, Connor Zilisch and Carson Hocevar star in a new NASCAR x The Rolling Stones film that reimagines life on the NASCAR schedule as life on tour.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," NASCAR Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran previews a slight revision to Turn 11 at Sonoma Raceway ahead of the Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Listen in as Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch make contact on the Stage 2 restart, sparking a multicar wreck at Naval Base Coronado.

Check out the official trailer for Season 2 of the hit docuseries 'RISING," streaming exclusively on Xumo Play starting August 2026.

Watch in-car cameras and listen to team radios from both Noah Gragson and Kevin Magnussen as the two go back and forth at Coronado.

Watch the in-car cameras from Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and John Hunter Nemechek as all three avoid major damage in the Stage 2 pileup.

Naval Base Coronado winner Corey Heim joins "Inside the Race" to talk about at what point of the race he knew he could win.

As another Virginia Late Model Triple Crown approaches, beginning with South Boston Speedway's Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200, Corey Heim uses Joe Chandler's photo of his 2022 victory to recall the unforgettable moment.

Alongside 23XI Racing's Denny Hamlin, crew chief Robert "Bootie" Barker says he's not surprised by Corey Heim's first Cup win, adding the No. 67 team has been close several times.

Denny Hamlin shares his reaction after a 14th-place finish at San Diego and what it means to see 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim score his first NASCAR Cup Series win.

Rewind through the race as Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick late at Naval Base Coronado to score the first Cup Series win there.

Hear from race winner Corey Heim after the 23XI Racing driver scored his first Cup Series win on the streets at Naval Base Coronado.

Corey Heim battles Tyler Reddick for the lead in the closing laps before pulling away to win at Naval Base Coronado.

A multicar crash breaks out after Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen make contact exiting Turn 1, collecting several contenders at Naval Base Coronado.

Austin Hill reflects on what the Naval Base Coronado win meant to Richard Childress and says the victory belongs to everyone across Richard Childress Racing.

Austin Hill explains what makes his Naval Base Coronado win so meaningful, paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch as team owner Richard Childress gets emotional in Victory Lane.

Austin Hill gets underneath Taylor Gray in Turn 3 and pulls away to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado.

Hear from Shane van Gisbergen after he won Busch Light Pole for the inaugural Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado.

Tyler Reddick shares the No. 45 team's mindset as Denny Hamlin closes in on the regular-season points lead before The Chase begins.

Hometown hero Jimmie Johnson shares how the race at Naval Base Coronado isn't just a special opportunity for him but also for NASCAR.

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers report for duty and take their first laps around the technical 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit at San Diego.

Brad Keselowski discusses his personal ties to the military and how NASCAR continues to strengthen its connection with the armed forces.

Shane van Gisbergen says that always being considered the favorite to win road-course races "disrespects" the rest of the Cup Series field.

Shane van Gisbergen takes Steve Letarte through the tricky surfaces, passing zones and potential trouble spots of Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado before NASCAR's San Diego debut.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran previews NASCAR's street course at Naval Base Coronado, including high speeds, mixed surfaces, trolley tracks and tight corners.

Hear what drivers said after being collected in the Lap 48 incident that took out a host of contenders at Pocono Raceway.

Kyle Petty shares how Legacy Motor Club and Erik Jones specifically continue an upward trajectory during the summer stretch of the season.

Ride with the No. 97 Chevrolet of Shane van Gisbergen and listen to his scanner as he gets into a back and forth with Ryan Preece.

Listen in to No. 21 team radio as Josh Berry gets bumped into the wall by Shane van Gisbergen, triggering the multicar wreck in Stage 2 at Pocono.

Heather Gibbs says Denny Hamlin still has records to break and something to prove as the veteran chases elusive first title.

After winning three Cup races in a row for the first time in his career, Denny Hamlin shares how Michael Jordan's words at that start of the season helped motivate him.

Rewind through the Cup race at Pocono as Denny Hamlin scores three Cup Series victories in a row for the first time in his career.

Christopher Bell says he started to get excited while trying to stretch fuel late, but called the situation difficult after the gamble ultimately came up short.

Tyler Reddick finishes second at Pocono but says the points he scored in the Cup Series race just didn't get the job done.

Denny Hamlin celebrates his third consecutive Cup Series victory, calling the Pocono win a team effort as he earns the 64th of his storied career.

Denny Hamlin closes as Christopher Bell runs dry late at Pocono to win his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time in his career.

Justin Allgaier holds on to win the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Pocono Raceway over Brent Crews and William Byron.

Denny Hamlin reflects on tying "Rocket Man" Ryan Newman with 51 career NASCAR Cup Series poles, praising Newman's qualifying skill.

In the closing minutes of Cup qualifying at Pocono, Carson Hocevar brushes the wall before Bubba Wallace spins and makes harder contact.

Denny Hamlin keeps his momentum rolling at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, winning the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. passes Greg Biffle late and holds off Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway to complete a 2014 NASCAR Cup Series season sweep at the "Tricky Triangle."

William Byron shares how 2026 has been tough so far at 12th in points, but remains optimistic that he and the No. 24 team can turn their luck around.

Erik Jones talks about his relationship with No. 43 crew chief Justin Alexander and how it has pushed the team forward this year.

Alex Bowman takes advantage after teammate Kyle Larson suffers a last-lap flat tire while leading, scoring a dramatic 2021 NASCAR Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway.

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Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty preview Pocono Raceway and explain why fuel mileage, track position and three distinct corners make the "Tricky Triangle" a strategy puzzle.

Ryan Newman shares what it means to him to see Ryan Blaney run a special paint scheme this Sunday at Pocono honoring his 2008 Daytona 500 win.

Brad Moran joins "The Morning Drive" on SiriusXM to discuss Christopher Bell's wreck at Michigan and the process of repairing the SAFER barrier during the red flag.