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Christopher Bell Kicks Off NASCAR Chase With Statement Victory at Darlington

Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) walks to his car before practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. © Eric Canha-Imagn Images

How Christopher Bell ended up in a 'must-win' situation in the NASCAR Chase

Christopher Bell is third in the NASCAR Chase, but says he still needs to win at least two races to claim the championship.

Why mechanical failure hasn't eliminated Christopher Bell from The Chase

A power steering outage cost him 15 points but he can still win in bunches

Christopher Bell’s Las Vegas Power Steering Issue Draws Kyle Larson Jab

Christopher Bell battled power steering trouble at Las Vegas. His friend Kyle Larson doubts Bell had none at all, and he said so on a podcast this week.

NASCAR Champ Kyle Larson Calls Out Christopher Bell Over Power Steering Claim

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson challenges Christopher Bell's power steering claim, raising questions about what happened during the race. The post NASCAR Champ Kyle Larson Calls Out Christopher Bell Over Power Steering Claim appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR Chase Top 5: How the Championship Contenders Have Fared at Charlotte

The NASCAR Chase heads to Charlotte with five races remaining. Here's how the top five championship contenders have performed at the track and what their records mean for the title fight.

One Brutal Race Is Still Haunting William Byron’s NASCAR Chase

William Byron has put together a string of top-10 finishes. But that awful finish to open the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup has crushed him.Look at Byron’s last four races, and one would think he’s faring well in the Chase. Byron’s average finish following the races at Gateway, Bristol, Kansas, and Las Vegas is […] The post One Brutal Race Is Still Haunting William Byron’s NASCAR Chase appeared first on HEAVY.

Kyle Larson Is Off To A Historic Start In The Chase

Kyle Larson has finished in the top two in four of the first five Chase races. NASCAR.com says it is the best start to a Chase since the format debuted in 2004.

How Chase Briscoe’s Vegas Win Changed His Outlook

Chase Briscoe says he thought his championship chances were gone after Kansas. His Las Vegas win cut 39 points off Kyle Larson's lead and put him back in the fight.

Kevin Harvick Questions Denny Hamlin’s Title Mindset

Kevin Harvick says Denny Hamlin sounds defeated before race weekends even begin. He believes mistakes in Hamlin's title run are starting to pile up.

NASCAR Charlotte Odds 2026: Three Championship Contenders Lead Bank of America 400 Favorites

Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell headline the favorites for Sunday's Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here's how the odds stack up as the NASCAR championship battle intensifies.

Analysis: Is Charlotte Denny Hamlin's last stand?

Just about every season of Denny Hamlin‘s 22-year Cup Series career, the question has always been: Is this finally the year when everything comes together, and the 11 car drives its way to the championship? Every previous season, the answer has always ultimately been, “No.” Some years have looked more promising than others, of course, […]

Chase Briscoe Erases Huge Points Deficit With Vegas Win

Chase Briscoe just won in Las Vegas, but an 84-point gap remains. See how a missed win at Kansas might cost him his first Cup Series title.

Dale Jr. Delivers Blunt Verdict on Kyle Larson’s Toyota Challenge as Chevy and Ford Fall Behind

Kyle Larson was running 14th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when he pitted on lap 34 to make an adjustment to his right front. He came out of the pits a lap behind the leaders, and no one expected him to make a comeback.

Chase Briscoe’s 1.5-Mile Numbers Have Become Impossible to Ignore

Chase Briscoe has become a revelation at NASCAR’s 1.5-mile tracks. And it goes beyond his win last Sunday at Las Vegas.Heading into Vegas last week, Briscoe’s underlying metrics were among the best in NASCAR. But the results weren’t consistent. That changed, and Briscoe can now add his win at Vegas to the victory he achieved […] The post Chase Briscoe’s 1.5-Mile Numbers Have Become Impossible to Ignore appeared first on HEAVY.

Kyle Larson Is Putting Together Historic NASCAR Chase Run

Current points leader Kyle Larson’s numbers have been ridiculous halfway through NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup. Larson drove the No. 5 Chevy to a second-place finish at Las Vegas last Sunday, extending his points lead and clocking in his fifth straight top-five finish in the Chase. After finishing 31st in the regular-season finale at Daytona, Larson has […] The post Kyle Larson Is Putting Together Historic NASCAR Chase Run appeared first on HEAVY.

Dale Jr. Defends Chris Gayle After Las Vegas Pit Call

Denny Hamlin says he would have ignored Chris Gayle's pit call at Las Vegas. Dale Earnhardt Jr. says one call should not define the crew chief's season.

“Up to Us to Expose Those”– Joey Logano Vows to Shatter Kyle Larson’s Chase Invincibility Amid 7x Champ Comparisons

Jimmie Johnson is known as the “King of Chase. ” It doesn’t matter how difficult the situation was; the No.

Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead Has Rivals Banking on Trouble

If going a lap down cannot stop Kyle Larson from making a recovery, we aren’t sure what will. After a dominant start to the Chase, the No.

Fantasy Fastlane: Expect Toyota juggernauts to reign at Charlotte

Editor’s Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice after qualifying, including changes you should consider. While plenty remains unknown at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, one thing appears familiar: Toyota’s strength on intermediate tracks. NASCAR’s home track hasn’t hosted a fall race on the oval in nearly a decade, but Toyota dominated before […]

Can Kyle Larson Hold Off Denny Hamlin For The NASCAR Cup Series Title?

No one expected the NASCAR Cup Series championship to slip away from Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, the most dominant driver during the regular season. However, the No. 11 team has fallen victim to some old fashioned bad luck. Hamlin entered The Chase as the championship favorite, entering the postseason with a major points lead. […] The post Can Kyle Larson Hold Off Denny Hamlin For The NASCAR Cup Series Title? appeared first on HEAVY.