Under the lights at the Last Great Coliseum, we got a duel of the ages between a two-time Cup Series Champion and the rising phenom. Kyle Larson would lead a race high of 230 laps in pursuit of his second race win of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Larson dominated the first two Stages as well as the majority of the final stage. … Continue reading Full Bristol Race Results – Zilisch Holds Tough Over Larson
When NASCAR dropped the entry list to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Rockingham last week, we were all in for a bit of a surprise. A little (*) sat next to the No. 25 AM Racing Ford entry for Nick Sanchez. “Withdrawn”. No explanation has been given since, and now the team is flat out missing from the Bristol entry list. Again, there … Continue reading Nick Sanchez and AM Racing Set to Miss Second Race in a Row
Big Machine Racing announced today that retina surgeon and stock car driver Dr. Patrick Staropoli will join the team full-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway this February. Staropoli will pilot the No. 48 SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) Chevrolet, marking a unique blend of elite medical expertise and high-performance motorsports on one of racing’s biggest stages. “From … Continue reading Dr. Staropoli Will Run Full-Time with Big Machine in the OAPS
Fast food chain Arby’s (you know, the place with the meats) will make the move to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 2026 season, with none other than JR Motorsports. This multi-year partnership will cover eight races per season for multiple drivers. 2024 Series Champion Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, and Carson Kvapil. Carson and Arby’s will kick off their partnership at Atlanta in February, … Continue reading Arby’s Joins JR Motorsports for 2026
Each season, we are blessed with the fun and questionable thoughts and announcements of the Silly Season. Each NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series teams and drivers will be listed here. As of 12/05/2025, here is how the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series silly season is stacking up. Image Credit: Julian Wayne/ Seriously Fast Media Haas Factory Team 00 Sheldon Creed Chevrolet 41 Sam Mayer … Continue reading 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Silly Season Chart
By: Andy DeLay Staff Writer If there is one thing I’ve learned in decades of covering this sport, it’s that “talent” is a word thrown around way too loosely these days. Every once in a while, though, you see a kid who reminds you of the old days… Someone who can hop in a dirt midget, a Trans Am car, or a stock car and … Continue reading The Real Deal: Brent Crews Signed to Drive the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026
When seeing the larger than life figures who make up the top of any sport like NASCAR, there’s an assumption that Xfinity Series owner-driver Jeremy Clements. A driver and team, I’m sure most fans think of or regard very highly because he isn’t the type to get on TV very often. Jeremy Clements incredible story! His incredible story is not very talked about by anybody. … Continue reading Jeremy Clements Racing – The Resilient Team that Can
Each year, NASCAR releases updates to technical rules for its series. Friday, NASCAR dropped the technical updates for the Cup Series. Here are the official changes for the 2026 season. Horsepower The big one for most fans: NASCAR has increased engine power to 750 horsepower at tracks measuring less than 1.5 miles and on all road courses. Along with the power increase, each car will … Continue reading NASCAR Issues 2026 Season Technical Updates
