Letarte’s Lab: Dissecting tire strategy, fall-off before Bristol

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.

Catch an exclusive look of Ryan Blaney joining Eli Manning on 'The Undercovers' to surprise some of his biggest fans; watch now on Prime Video.

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.

Steve Letarte puts Carson Hocevar's Lap 83 restart move under the microscope and explains how his decision led to a nine-car pileup at Michigan International Speedway.

Listen to what several drivers said after seeing Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell crash into the SAFER barrier at Michigan International Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty discuss who they thought were some of best performers at Michigan International Speedway.

Take a lap around the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado and start racing the base today, available on iRacing.

Watch how the Lap 83 wreck at Michigan unfolded from Carson Hocevar and Austin Dillon's in-car cameras and hear what Richard Childress said about the No. 77 driver.

See the Elliott-Bell incident unfold from Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson's perspectives, including the moment Bell's window disables Larson's onboard camera.

Ride along with Ty Gibbs and listen to what the No. 54 driver had to say after making contact with Ryan Preece on pit road at Michigan International Speedway.

Denny Hamlin explains how the flag and hat tribute came together before he tied Kyle Busch with 63 career NASCAR Cup Series wins at Michigan International Speedway.

Denny Hamlin reflects on the legacy of the No. 11 car after his Michigan win, pointing to the dominance of the late Ned Jarrett.

Denny Hamlin calls his Michigan win "special for a lot of reasons" after tying Kyle Busch on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins list with 63.

Rewind through the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway as Denny Hamlin storms from the rear to win and tie the late Kyle Busch with 63 career Cup victories.

Carson Hocevar says the cars ahead stacked up on the Lap 83 restart at Michigan and that his evasive move likely triggered the multicar crash.

Joe Gibbs details what Kyle Busch meant to Joe Gibbs Racing and NASCAR as a whole after Denny Hamlin tied the icon with 63 career Cup Series wins.

Denny Hamlin salutes Kyle Busch while honoring the late NASCAR icon's family after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Denny Hamlin pulls away late after starting from the rear and wins the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

In-car cameras from Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell show their violent restart crash in the Cup Series race at Michigan.

Chase Elliott gets loose underneath Christopher Bell in Turn 3, causing both drivers to slam hard into the outside wall at Michigan.

Chase Elliott gets loose underneath Christopher Bell in Turn 3, causing both drivers to slam hard into the outside wall at Michigan.

Austin Dillon says he was mad with how the big Stage 2 crash at Michigan International Speedway played out in his eyes, pointing to Carson Hocevar.

Replays shows the restart crash entering Turn 1 as it collects nine cars, including Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick and Carson Hocevar at Michigan.

Carson Hocevar bumps John Hunter Nemechek after the restart, triggering a huge multicar crash entering Turn 1 at Michigan International Speedway.

Connor Zilisch crashes off Turn 2 and hits the inside wall, bringing out his second caution in the opening laps at Michigan and ending his day.

Denny Hamlin has a funny exchange after winning the Michigan pole, explaining that damage will force the No. 11 team to make repairs and start at the rear.

Denny Hamlin explains why he is focused on capitalizing at tracks like Michigan and Pocono rather than spending extra time on road courses.

Denny Hamlin goes out last in qualifying and beats Carson Hocevar at Michigan International Speedway to win his 50th career pole.

Josh Berry spins out during qualifying exiting Turn 4, keeping his No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford off the wall at Michigan.

Richard Childress Racing owner Richard Childress talks about his similarities to Kyle Busch and how the pair's friendship grew over the years.

Richard Childress Racing owner Richard Childress delivers a statement at Michigan International Speedway on the death of Kyle Busch, revealing that he had planned to announce a contract extension with the late driver this weekend.

Dale Jarrett holds off Dale Earnhardt in the closing laps of the 1993 Daytona 500, scoring an emotional victory as father Ned Jarrett calls him home from the broadcast booth.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty discuss the keys to racing at Michigan International Speedway and which drivers could thrive in Sunday's race.

Rewatch the final laps from Michigan International Speedway in 2013 as Greg Biffle saves enough fuel to score the 19th and final win of his NASCAR Cup Series career.

Veterans participating in the inaugural NASCAR IMPACT and DraftKings Veteran Tech Accelerator get a tour of the NASCAR Productions Facility during Coca-Cola 600 weekend.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran explains Denny Hamlin's Nashville start penalty and why NASCAR viewed Austin Dillon's contact with Brad Keselowski as a racing incident.

Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch go head-to-head with the Navy in 'NASCAR vs. Navy,' streaming June 5 on Prime Video.

Listen to what Tyler Reddick said after being collected in a multicar wreck on the final lap of Cup Series race at Nashville.

Steve Letarte looks at SMT data and in-car cameras to dissect if Austin Dillon intentionally wrecked Brad Keselowski at Nashville.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon analyze Corey Heim moving to 23XI Racing full-time next season and set expectations for the young driver.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon talk about what might have led to several brake rotor failures during the Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

See different views of Carson Hocevar aggressively racing Chris Buescher at Nashville Superspeedway and listen to the fallout over the radio.

Get embedded with the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team during the final laps at Nashville and find out what forced Kyle Larson to make an unscheduled pit stop.

Ride onboard the No. 19 Toyota and listen to team radio during the final laps at Nashville as Chase Briscoe falls short to Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.

Denny Hamlin admits his mistake that led to a start violation at Nashville, saying he thought it was time to go.

Rewind through the biggest race moments from Nashville as Denny Hamlin charges from the back to win after a chaotic late battle.

Christopher Bell says circumstances have kept results away lately, but he remains proud of his team's speed after finishing second.

Chase Briscoe reflects on his late three-wide bid for the win and a 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing at Nashville.

Watch the replays as a multicar crash unfolds just past the start-finish line after Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville.

Denny Hamlin reflects on winning at Nashville after starting first, falling to last and charging back to Victory Lane.

Denny Hamlin wins at Nashville after a three-wide fight for the lead as a multicar crash breaks out just past the start-finish line.

Justin Allgaier holds off Brent Crews and wins the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway.

Legacy Motor Club's Erik Jones summarizes his Cup Series career so far and the mindset the driver has while navigating the grind of each season.

2026 Coca-Cola 600 victor Daniel Suárez discusses the No. 7 team's season so far and where there can be improvement in the second half.

23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin and soon-to-be full-time Cup Series driver Corey Heim discuss how the 2026 schedule will prepare the young driver for 2027.

Road-course ace and Trackhouse Racing pilot Shane van Gisbergen talks about his learning curve in the Cup Series since becoming a full-time driver.

Layne Riggs completes a late charge on Rajah Caruth to win Friday night's Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

No. 7 crew chief Ryan Sparks chats with Steve Letarte to discuss what played into his decision to make the winning play as the weather loomed during the Coca-Cola 600.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Kyle Petty explain why the odd corners and concrete surface at Nashville make finding speed so difficult.

The Inside the Race crew dissect Shane van Gisbergen's progression racing on ovals and how his Coca-Cola 600 performance turned heads.

Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Kyle Petty talk about the continued pit-road issues for the No. 12 team and how Ryan Blaney is handling the situation.

Ride on board with Cole Custer as the No. 41 Haas Factory Team driver escapes the late wreck that involved Chase Briscoe, Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece and others.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray dissect Daniel Suárez's dominance on the two restarts that helped him win the Coca-Cola 600.

After winning the Coca-Cola 600, Daniel Suárez reflects on Kyle Busch's support early in his career and how Rowdy was a role model.

Daniel Suárez reflects on how difficult it was to focus after the emotional pre-race moment seeing Kyle Busch's family before the Coca-Cola 600.

No. 7 crew chief Ryan Sparks reflects on the significance of bringing Daniel Suárez's Coca-Cola 600 trophy back to the former KBM shop, where Spire Motorsports now resides.

Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson reflects on the impact Kyle Busch had on the organization after Daniel Suárez's Coca-Cola 600 win at Charlotte.

Watch the best highlights from the 2026 Coca-Cola 600 from a weekend full of honor and remembrance for those we've lost.

Coca-Cola 600 winner Daniel Suárez dedicates the Charlotte Motor Speedway triumph to Kyle Busch and the legendary racer's family.

Daniel Suárez wins a weather-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with the victor showing his appreciation for Kyle Busch.

As the weather holds out, the caution comes out when contact between Chris Buescher and Chase Briscoe leads to a multicar incident involving Ryan Preece and Josh Berry.

Ross Chastain spins into the inside wall after contact from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on the backstretch during the Coca-Cola 600.

The caution comes out after Chase Elliott makes contact with the wall and spins during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR community honored the life and legacy of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch during an emotional pre-race tribute at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Bubba Wallace gets emotional during Amazon's pre-race coverage while reflecting on the impact Kyle Busch had on him in racing and beyond.

Layne Riggs talks about his victory celebration at Charlotte and what went into his decision to honoring Kyle Busch with a showman's bow.

Ross Chastain wins a curtailed Charbroil 300 under caution at Charlotte, followed by Jesse Love, Austin Hill, William Sawalich and Corey Day.

Hall of Fame team owner Joe Gibbs sends his regards towards the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing.

Brad Keselowski shares how his relationship with Kyle Busch was starting to soften over the recent years after being rivals.

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell reflects on Kyle Busch’s lasting impact, fierce competitive spirit and the legacy he leaves behind.

NASCAR mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, the winningest driver across the sport's three national series and one of racing’s most recognizable icons.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Katherine Legge talks to Steve Letarte about her upcoming attempt at the "Double," what inspired the challenge, and who has helped her along the way.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran discusses track treatment for the Coca-Cola 600 and explains how NASCAR collaborates on the process.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran discusses Ryan Preece's Lap 2 fire in the All-Star Race at Dover and says NASCAR is doing a full investigation.

Steve Letarte breaks down Charlotte's track "magic" and how the endurance test of a 600-mile marathon challenges NASCAR teams in every facet.

See how Kyle Larson's racing journey came into focus in the documentary 'Kyle Larson vs. The Double,' available on Prime Video starting May 21.

Kyle Larson reflects on growing up a Jeff Gordon fan, his family's support and his early racing roots in 'Kyle Larson vs. The Double,' out on Prime Video May 21.

Kevin Harvick shares his excitement after learning he will be forever enshrined as a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2027.

Hear what was said over team radios during the second nine-car melee in Segment 1 of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Kyle Petty shares his initial reaction of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, which includes Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.

Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon meet with Rick Hendrick as Larson explains why he wants another shot at completing 'The Double.'

Alex Weaver and Kyle Petty break down why Erik Jones and Connor Zilisch showed strength in a chaotic All-Star Race at Dover.

All-Star winner Denny Hamlin explains why he feels more confident now than at any other point in his NASCAR Cup Series career.

Denny Hamlin credits the No. 11 team and a speedy Toyota for his win in the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Rewind through the best moments of 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at as Denny Hamlin cashes in with the win after several early wrecks.

Heather Gibbs says Denny Hamlin remains "at the top" while bringing wisdom and experience to Joe Gibbs Racing and younger teammates like Ty Gibbs.

The No. 11 crew chief Chris Gayle says Denny Hamlin remains unique because he continues to perform at a high level late in his NASCAR career.

Denny Hamlin holds off Chase Briscoe late and wins the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at to collect his second career $1 million check in the event.

Joey Logano spins and wrecks between Turns 1 and 2 while running 12th, bringing out a late caution in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Daniel Suárez is congratulated over the radio after winning the Fan Vote for the final segment of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Tyler Reddick wins Segment 2 of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover ahead of Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch.

Ty Gibbs spins on the frontstretch while running sixth to bring out the caution during Segment 2 of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Shane van Gisbergen spins in Turn 4 while battling AJ Allmendinger for the lead during Segment 2 of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Ride along with Ryan Preece and see his in-car camera as he is collected in the Lap 2 crash before climbing out safely at Dover.

Carson Hocevar brushes up against the wall between Turns 3 and 4 to bring out the caution during the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Watch multiple different replays of the Lap 2 wreck that collected Ryan Preece, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and others at Dover.

Ryan Preece reacts after climbing out safely from a massive early crash in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover.

Ride along with Chase Elliott and AJ Allmendinger as the early crash at the NASCAR All-Star Race unfolds at Dover Motor Speedway.

Kyle Larson, Ryan Preece, Ryan Blaney and others are collected in a multi-car crash entering Turn 1 on Lap 2 during the All-Star Race at Dover.

Corey Day takes the checkered flag after a late pass, beating Justin Allgaier to win the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway.

Denny Hamlin overcomes a spin during qualifying and wins the pole for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Daniel Suárez hits the wall when a wheel comes loose during the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge portion of All-Star qualifying at Dover.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. make an incredible save after spinning during the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge at Dover.

Ryan Blaney loses time in All-Star qualifying at Dover after the No. 12 team has to go back to secure the right-rear wheel during the Pit Crew Challenge.

John Hunter Nemechek leaves his pit stall before the wheel is secured during the Pit Crew Challenge portion of Cup Series qualifying at Dover.

Connor Zilisch spins out while entering pit road during the All-Star Race Mechanix Pit Crew Challenge qualifying session at Dover.

Kyle Busch goes vintage "Rowdy" on the Craftsman Truck field at Dover, sweeping the stages en route to his 69th series win.

Look back at Dale Earnhardt's unforgettable silver No. 3 from the 1995 All-Star Race -- a one-night paint scheme that instantly became part of All-Star history.

Carson Hocevar says his first Cup win at Talladega has followed him beyond the track, with people still bringing up the celebration as much as the victory itself.

Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch let the family rivalry spill onto the track in 2007 during the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Connor Zilisch talks with Steve Letarte about his perfect Dover record, the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race format, and what a Fan Vote berth would mean before Sunday's main event.

NASCAR official Brad Moran details NASCAR's decision not to throw a caution flag for Cody Ware's crash late in Sunday's Cup race at The Glen.

From the Pit Crew Challenge to how drivers advance, Steve Letarte explains everything there is know about Sunday's All-Star Race at Dover.

Listen to what spotters had to say when a rogue tent went up in the air and landed on the track during the Cup Series race Watkins Glen.

Steve Letarte analyzes the recent news of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Hyak Motorsports agreeing to a multiyear contract extension.

Steve Letarte highlights how crew chief Stephen Doran built the winning strategy around Shane van Gisbergen's elite speed at Watkins Glen International.

In-car footage and radio audio show the on-track moments that came before the post-race confrontation between Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell at Watkins Glen International.

Listen to Carson Hocevar's frustration on the radio after contact with teammate Daniel Suárez cost him multiple positions at Watkins Glen.

Cody Ware's in-car footage and scanner audio capture the heavy late-race impact during the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.

Kyle Petty discusses Shane van Gisbergen's road-course masterclass at Watkins Glen International and how the New Zealand native shares similar traits to the iconic Dan Gurney.

In-car cameras and scanner audio illustrate the full Hocevar-Berry incident during the final lap at Watkins Glen.

Crew chief Stephen Doran says the Watkins Glen win for SVG gives the No. 97 team and Trackhouse Racing a boost after a difficult stretch.

Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks says Connor Zilisch did a fantastic job at Watkins Glen and stressed moving on quickly.

Rewind through the Cup Series showdown at Watkins Glen as Shane van Gisbergen controls the lead, chaos erupts on restarts, and tempers flare after the race.

Ty Gibbs came home third in the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, leading the group of cars who needed to save fuel late.

Michael McDowell says his team briefly thought it could challenge SVG before strategy shuffled the race and left him short of the win at Watkins Glen.

Shane van Gisbergen reacts after a dominating afternoon at Watkins Glen International and talks about winning in the No. 97 car for the first time in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell exchange words on pit road following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.

In dominant fashion once more, Shane van Gisbergen puts on a road-course clinic, mastering Watkins Glen International for his first NASCAR Cup Series win of 2026.

Jesse Love reacts after a final-corner mistake cost him a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Watkins Glen.

Connor Zilisch says he was driving as hard as he could before capitalizing on Jesse Love's late mistake to earn a third straight Watkins Glen win.

Connor Zilisch says Saturday's final-lap pass on Jesse Love reminded him of their dramatic 2023 ARCA battle to the finish at Watkins Glen.

Shane van Gisbergen says pit-road contact with Connor Zilisch "ruined our day a bit" after recovering to finish eighth at Watkins Glen.

Connor Zilisch tracks down Jesse Love in the closing corners and pulls off a thrilling final-lap victory at Watkins Glen.

Kyle Larson says he doesn't pay much attention to his nearly year-long Cup Series winless streak, noting it "just shows how tough the series is."

Shane van Gisbergen points to Trackhouse Racing's qualifying speed after winning the pole for Sunday's Cup race at Watkins Glen.

Chase Elliott says the years working together have helped the No. 9 team better handle pressure and success.

Kaden Honeycutt breaks through for his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win at Watkins Glen International.

Watch Shane van Gisbergen light up Watkins Glen with a celebratory burnout after winning the 2025 Cup Series race there.

Shane van Gisbergen and Steve Letarte discuss the updated track limits for Watkins Glen International and how it will affect racing strategy.

Watch as Chase Elliott holds off Martin Truex Jr. for the second year in a row to win at Watkins Glen in 2019.

Watch as Chris Buescher makes a last-lap move on Shane van Gisbergen late to win at Watkins Glen during the 2024 Cup Series postseason.

Listen in as tempers flare and contact stacks up on pit road with team radios capturing the madness at Texas Motor Speedway.

Ride along with Joey Logano and Cole Custer as the two make contact on pit road during a chaotic sequence at Texas.

No. 9 crew chief Alan Gustafson says the postseason format hasn't changed his approach with Chase Elliott, emphasizing that the goal is still to win.

Alan Gustafson praises the dynamic with Texas Motor Speedway winner Chase Elliott and discusses the crew chief-driver relationship between the pair.

Kyle Larson makes his bid to complete the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day in the trailer for Prime Video's "Kyle Larson vs. The Double," premiering May 21.

Steve Letarte uses SMT data and replay angles to examine the late incident at Texas Motor Speedway between Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek.

Ride along with these on-board cameras and listen to team radios as Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek tangle at Texas Motor Speedway.

Listen in on No. 8 team radio as Kyle Busch gets fed up with Carson Hocevar during the Texas race then quickly gets frustrated with his spotter Derek Kneeland.

Watch both in-car cameras of Ryan Preece and Ty Gibbs and listen to their radios as the drivers get into a mid-race scuffle at Texas Motor Speedway.

See Shane van Gisbergen's view of the on-track incident between Ty Gibbs and Ryan Preece at Texas and hear what he said under caution.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon analyze the final restart and how Chase Elliott held off Denny Hamlin to win at Texas.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dive deep into the beef between Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek and what led to their dust-up at Texas.

Watch the best highlights from the 11th Cup Series race of 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway that saw plenty of action from start to finish.

Chase Elliott talks through Alan Gustafson's strategy on pitting before Denny Hamlin in the final stage that led to his Texas win.

Spire Motorsports' Carson Hocevar recaps his eventful day at Texas that saw him start on the pole and finish seventh.

Rewatch the final laps at Texas Motor Speedway and ride on board with Chase Elliott as he crosses the finish line first.

Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin after a late restart to win at Texas and earn his second victory of the 2026 season.

Kyle Larson gets loose and spins out of control in Turn 2, crashing into the outside wall at Texas Motor Speedway.

Cautions continue to pile up at Texas Motor Speedway as Ty Gibbs gets into the wall after exiting Turn 3 in Stage 2.

Ride along with the No. 22 Team Penske Ford of Joey Logano as he runs into the back of Cole Custer on pit road.

Ride along with Ryan Preece as the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford makes contact with Ty Gibbs, sending the No. 54 Toyota into the wall.

William Byron gets loose in Turns 3 and 4, causing the No. 24 Chevrolet to spin on the frontstretch at Texas.

Kyle Larson holds off Justin Allgaier during the final run at Texas Motor Speedway, successfully defending his win from a year ago.

Carson Hocevar keeps his hot hand going into qualifying, picking up the Busch Light Pole Award deep in the heart of Texas.

Bubba Wallace goes for a spin during Group 1 practice at Texas Motor Speedway, backing into the Turn 2 outside SAFER barrier.

Carson Hocevar shares how his relationship with Chili's started and why he is genuinely passionate about the sponsorship in NASCAR.

Carson Hocevar does another epic burnout, reminiscent of his unique ride-along Cup Series victory celebration at Talladega.

Carson Hocevar explains whether his iconic, hang-out-of-the-car burnout is now a tradition after winning Friday's Truck Series race at Texas.

Carson Hocever is ready to party at another Chili's after winning the Truck Series race at Texas just five days after his first Cup win.

Carson Hocevar takes the checkered flag and wins the Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway after a late restart.

Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon shares what Kyle Busch talked about in a shop meeting earlier in the week.

Relive the win by Jeff Burton with these highlights from the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway in 1997.

Todd Gilliland explains the difficult balance at Texas Motor Speedway: low for speed in Turns 1-2, higher to handle bumps in Turns 3-4.

Listen in on the team radio of Bubba Wallace as the No. 23 driver chimes back at his crew chief and spotter during the Talladega race.

See the in-car views of Christopher Bell, Austin Dillon and Shane van Gisbergen as each get tangled in the final crash at Talladega.

Ride along and listen to the team radios of Chase Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen as they navigate the 'Big One' at Talladega.

New CEO Steve O'Donnell looks ahead to NASCAR's future and discusses his plan to listen to feedback from others in order to propel the sport forward.

Carson Hocevar stays cool amid the chaos after the 'Big One' breaks out, working with his team to pit for a flat tire at Talladega.

Steve Letarte and new NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell discuss how revamped stage lengths impacted strategy during Sunday's Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell believes that Carson Hocevar's victory celebration at Talladega was the "coolest celebration" he's ever seen.

Jeff Dickerson jokes Carson Hocevar looked 'like Shamu' hanging out the window of his car, adding the Spire driver is a true entertainer.

Carson Hocevar explains how his post-win celebration at Talladega Superspeedway was a nod to Dale Earnhardt Jr. after his 2014 Daytona 500 triumph.

Carson Hocevar gets a celebratory call from his friend and racing colleague Cleetus McFarland during his post-win presser at Talledega.

Rewind through the Talladega spring race as Carson Hocevar earns his first Cup victory in a dramatic finish after a stack of late cautions.

Finishing runner-up at Talladega, Chris Buescher says it was a solid day and a fun race, underscoring that he feels the No. 17 team is getting closer.

Carson Hocevar sits outside of the driver window as he drives down the frontstretch at Talladega before ending his celebration with an epic burnout.

Third-place finisher Alex Bowman shares how he fought back to the front late to score his first top-five finish of the season at Talladega.

Carson Hocevar fights through his emotions and takes it all in after getting his first win in a NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Carson Hocevar earns his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Watch how the Lap 115 wreck at Talladega played out without audio commentary -- just the raw sounds of superspeedway trouble.

Watch Ryan Blaney's in-car camera as the No. 12 Team Penske Ford gets collected in the "Big One" during Stage 2 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ride onboard with the No. 22 Team Penske Ford of Joey Logano as he is right in the mix of the "Big One" at Talladega.

See a slow-motion replay of the "Big One" that happened in Lap 115 of the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Bubba Wallace goes sideways into the wall after contact with Ross Chastain, triggering a huge multicar wreck during the opening portion of Stage 2 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Watch from inside the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota as Chase Briscoe overshoots his pit stall and backs up after contact with a crew member at Talladega Superspeedway.

Corey Day says his first career O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win means everything, joking that he didn't expect it to come at a drafting-style track.

Corey Day wins in a dramatic finish to the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series spring race at Talladega Superspeedway as cars crash behind him.

Ben Kennedy says his new role at NASCAR feels full circle, recalling his 11 years behind the wheel and past starts at Talladega.

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell says the next generation of fans should know that NASCAR belongs to them, while honoring what longtime fans have recognized all along.

23XI Racing driver and Talladega polesitter Tyler Reddick shares his perspective on having as much success as he and the No. 45 team have had to begin the 2026 campaign.

Brad Keselowski shares an update on his leg and how comfortable he feels using a walking cane less while being at track.

RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski discusses the organization's progress and what it is like having all three teams in the top 16 in points.

Spire Motorsports driver Michael McDowell discusses the No. 71 team and where there is room for improvement as the 2026 season progresses.

Jesse Love wins the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pole and explains a push-up challenge his team has going with Cleetus McFarland at Talladega.

Pushed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson beats Clint Bowyer by .002 seconds to win the epic 2011 spring race at Talladega Superspeedway.

On "Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Bubba Wallace illustrate how changes to the stage lengths at Talladega could disrupt team fuel-saving strategy.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran details NASCAR's safety process following Carson Kvapil's rollover, including driver communication, controlled extraction, post-crash inspection and data review.

Listen in as the battle for the lead between Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick heats up right before overtime at Kansas Speedway.