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What’s Happening? After months of waiting, iRacing has finally released the early access for its second-ever NASCAR console game, NASCAR 26. Alongside all the game’s new features are new overall ratings for drivers from across the game’s four series. NASCAR Cup Series 90-99 Overall 80-89 Overall 70-79 Overall 60-69 Overall 50-59 Overall 40-49 Overall NASCAR […]
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Bristol Food City 300 Friday, September 18th, 2026 7:30 PM EST Watch Practice/Qualifying Watch Live Race Listen Live Weekend Schedule Race Winner Pole Sitter Pre-Race Race Results Updated Standings News and Notes
NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race Saturday, September 19th, 2026 7:30 PM EST Watch Practice/Qualifying Watch Live Race Listen Live Weekend Schedule Race Winner Pole Sitter Pre-Race Race Results Updated Standings News and Notes
What’s Happening? While NASCAR teams swap, sign, and release drivers ahead of each season, another Silly Season that fans keep an eye on is about what’s under the hood rather than who’s behind the wheel. Last Manufacturer Silly Season, several teams made changes across the three NASCAR National Series, and a new manufacturer joined the […]
What’s Happening? Despite the fact that NASCAR 26 has yet to be released to the general public, players are already discussing some questionable decisions made regarding the game’s driver ratings system. Last year, NASCAR 25, the first in iRacing Studios’ line of NASCAR console games, featured an in-depth look at driver ratings across its four […]
What’s Happening? NASCAR 26 might become the best single-player NASCAR game in years. That does not automatically make it a good multiplayer game. A handful of NASCAR content creators dropped their videos today showcasing NASCAR 26’s online racing. The videos provide a few reasons to feel optimistic about the racing itself. But they also provide […]
What’s Happening? NASCAR is back in the Volunteer State with all three National Series competing in a crucial Chase race with just weeks to go in the season. So, whether you are going to be at the track or at home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Bristol, Tennessee? Weekend […]
What’s Happening? For the final time in 2026, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will race under the lights on Saturday as each of the sport’s three NASCAR National Series continues their Chase for Homestead at Bristol Motor Speedway. This season, the Daily Downforce is giving you the ability to get everything you need […]
What’s Happening? NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for three nights of National Series racing during the September 14–20 schedule. The Craftsman Truck Series opens its Chase alongside the ARCA Menards Series East’s Bush’s Best 200 on Thursday evening. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series continue their championship campaigns on Friday and Saturday. […]
What’s Happening? Winning in NASCAR is no small feat. Nearly 3,000 drivers have competed in the premier American motorsports series, but only 208 have reached Victory Lane. Of those, just 140 have won multiple races. In this post, we’ll break down every driver who has claimed a win at the top level of stock car […]
What’s Happening? iRacing Studios has released its fourth and final NASCAR 26 Developer Diary before Gold Edition players receive early access on September 15. The video offers one last look at the game’s major changes before players can finally test them for themselves. One Last Look Before Release Anyone who has closely followed NASCAR 26 […]
What’s Happening? NASCAR 26 releases on September 18 for PlayStation, XBOX, and Steam. Gold Edition owners receive 72 hours of early access beginning September 15, leaving players with one final day to prepare before the first green flag. NASCAR 26 promises significant upgrades over its predecessor, ranging from controller calibration to the driving physics themselves. […]
What’s Happening? iRacing’s NASCAR 25 is slated to officially release on September 18. However, for those who purchased the Gold Edition, Early Access is mere hours away. So, when exactly will you be able to get behind the wheel in NASCAR 26? How Do I Get Early Access? To get early access to NASCAR 26, […]
What’s Happening? Kyle Larson snapped a 51-race winless streak at Gateway, holding off Joey Logano in a late battle to claim the second race of the Chase. Larson and Logano were the class of the field, while Alex Bowman helped his Hendrick teammate secure the lead late. The race was dominated by cautions and incidents, […]
What’s Happening? Kyle Larson finally returned to Victory Lane at Gateway, snapping a 51-race winless streak and moving to within nine points of Denny Hamlin after two races in the playoffs. Alex Bowman and Joey Logano also delivered strong runs, while Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney all lost valuable ground […]
