The Latest Breaking News from NASCAR Cup

Casey Mears begins chase to 500 Cup starts with surprise return at Martinsville

Casey Mears, a veteran of 489 NASCAR Cup Series races and winner of the 2007 Coca-Cola 600, is making an unexpected return to the top level of the sport.

Motorsport · Mar 13, 2025

From new tires to unforced errors: The biggest winners and losers from NASCAR at Phoenix

Despite criticism for past lackluster racing, Phoenix absolutely delivered on the excitement with help from late-race restarts and multiple tire compounds

Motorsport · Mar 10, 2025

For the Cup: Legge and other extraordinary women who’ve raced NASCAR

When Katherine Legge takes the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, she will become the 17th different woman to compete at the top level of stock car racing and the first in over seven years. The British racer will also be just the third woman…

Motorsport · Mar 8, 2025

Carson Hocevar angers several drivers on his way to runner-up finish at Atlanta

Carson Hocevar didn't make many friends in Atlanta, but he sure was fast. Already holding a reputation as an aggressive driver with raw skill behind the wheel in the NASCAR Cup series, reminded everyone of both in the second round of the 2025 season.

Motorsport · Feb 24, 2025

Frantic Atlanta finish ends under caution as Bell beats Hocevar and Larson

Despite being outnumbered by Chevrolets, and having led only a single lap in the entire NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta, it was Christopher Bell in his No. 20 Toyota that claimed victory in a dramatic, if not confusing finish.

Motorsport · Feb 24, 2025

23XI gains a fourth with Corey Heim as team's first official development driver

23XI Racing is adding a fourth car to its roster, albeit part-time, for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season. Behind the wheel — up-and-comer Corey Heim, who will join the team as its very first official developmental driver. 

Motorsport · Feb 23, 2025

Pitbull is out as co-owner of Trackhouse Racing

Pitbull abruptly ends co-ownership of Trackhouse Racing, citing a successful partnership and his desire to focus on music

Motorsport · Feb 14, 2025

Daytona 500 Preview: Five Story Lines to Watch as NASCAR Cup Series Kicks Off

Is this finally the year for Kyle Busch? Will Joey Logano be racing with a chip on his shoulder? Breaking down the biggest questions ahead of the Great American Race.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 14, 2025

Briscoe clinches history-making Daytona 500 pole for Toyota; Truex, Johnson locked in

An 'unbelievable' way to start off the year and season, according to Chase Briscoe, who rocketed to the top of the Daytona 500 qualifying charts with a 49.249s lap in the final round. The prestigious pole is huge for Briscoe, but even bigger for manufacturer and team as Toyota has never…

Motorsport · Feb 13, 2025

Chase Elliott wins the Clash, holding off Blaney

In NASCAR’s 2025 Clash, Chase Elliott went from pole to checkered flag, beating out Ryan Blaney

Motorsport · Feb 3, 2025