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Patrick Staropoli joins Big Machine Racing for 2026 NASCAR season

Patrick Staropoli will replace Nick Sanchez in the No. 48 car for Big Machine Racing during the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series ...
The New York Times

Why driving fast in NASCAR’s Next Gen car is not like your car: You’re ‘on the limit’

When NASCAR’s best Cup Series drivers spin out by themselves, even hardcore race fans often lack the understanding of what happened. Did the driver just lose focus? Did he “run out of talent,” to use ...
The New York Times

State of NASCAR’s Next Gen car: As big teams dominate, is there any hope for the rest?

A season of dominance from the biggest three teams ended with Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson winning NASCAR's Cup Series championship. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images It’s a tough road these days ...