

NASCAR Cup Series
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- 2026
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) is a stock car racing series organized by NASCAR. It is the company's second national division, behind the NASCAR Cup Series and in front of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. NOAPS events are frequently held as a support race on the day prior to a Cup Series event scheduled for that weekend. The series was previously called the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series in 1982 and 1983, the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series from 1984 through 2002, the NASCAR Busch Series from 2003 through 2007, the NASCAR Nationwide Series from 2008 through 2014, and the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2015 to 2025. Under the Xfinity name, it was sponsored by Comcast via its consumer cable and wireless brand. O'Reilly Auto Parts assumed title sponsorship in 2026.
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Legacy Motor Club expands to three full-time cars in 2027

Tyler Reddick prepares for NASCAR postseason run with 23XI Racing

Sixteen drivers prepare for NASCAR Cup Series playoff competition starting at Darlington

Chase Briscoe pursues third consecutive Southern 500 victory at Darlington

NASCAR drivers express interest in Days of Thunder sequel roles

NASCAR Cup Series prepares for Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster serves as honorary pace car rider at Darlington

Charlotte Motor Speedway announces schedule for October 2026 NASCAR race weekend

Drivers gather in Charlotte for 2026 NASCAR Chase media sessions

Real NASCAR drivers appeared in the original Days of Thunder movie

Parker Retzlaff enters NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase at Darlington

Darlington Raceway hosts opening races for 2026 NASCAR Chase series

Dale Earnhardt Jr. offers assistance to the Days of Thunder 2 creative team

Connor Zilisch returns to CARS Tour with JR Motorsports

Estate of Greg Biffle faces legal claim from ex-wife after fatal crash

Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch join CARS Late Model Tour event

The Southern 500 remains a cornerstone event of the NASCAR calendar

Kyle Larson eyes championship under new NASCAR playoff format

NASCAR drivers offer anonymous perspectives before the 2026 Chase series

Joey Logano targets Darlington for upcoming NASCAR Cup Series playoff success

Daniel Suarez prioritizes NASCAR Chase over pending birth of first child

Ryan Preece qualifies for NASCAR Chase after winning Coke Zero Sugar 400

Las Vegas Motor Speedway debuts Kyle Busch Classic on October 2

Drivers prepare special paint schemes for the Southern 500 at Darlington

Bubba Wallace prepares for the start of the 2026 NASCAR playoffs

Lucas Oil retires blue paint scheme honoring Kyle Busch

Matt DiBenedetto returns to NASCAR competition at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Denny Hamlin receives regular season championship trophy ahead of NASCAR playoffs

