The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond Raceway for the first time since the infamous ending at last year’s Cook Out 400. Fans remember the exciting final turn of the 400-lap race when Austin Dillon wrecked Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in turn four to take the win and qualify for the playoffs.
NASCAR ultimately penalized Dillon by taking away the playoff qualification, but let the victory stand. As a sell-out crowd filled the grandstands for the night race this year, everyone is hoping to see similar action tonight on the exciting, bump and run, short track in the next to last race of the regular season.
NASCAR’s schedule changes eliminated this year’s spring race at Richmond. Since 1959 the only time Richmond has not hosted two races a year was during Covid in 2020. Losing the traditional 2-race weekends was a disappointing development for the community and this historic racetrack. But the series moves forward with expanding it’s presence to more markets. This weekend marks the 137th running of a NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Only one of the last 13 Richmond winners was under the age of 30.
Tonight’s race is 400 laps (300 miles) with Stages set for 70/160/170 laps. Ryan Preece put the RFK Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse on the pole with a speed 121.381 mph around the 3/4 mile Raceway. Preece currently sits 17th in the playoff standings, 34 points behind his teammate Chris Buescher who is on the bubble. A win by a driver who has not yet visited victory lane this year will effectively knock both out of contention to point their way into the playoffs and put them in a must win situation when the regular season concludes next week at Daytona.
Ryan Preece / Lasco Press Photo
The other two drivers without wins this year and currently holding playoff spots based on points are Tyler Reddick (starts second tonight) and Alex Bowman. Reddick is a virtual lock, but Bowman will fall onto the bubble if a new winner takes the checkered flag tonight. He would then be vulnerable to the same scenario next Saturday night at Daytona. Five of the drivers not locked into the Playoffs have won at Richmond – Kyle Busch (6 wins), Brad Keselowski (2), Austin Dillon (1), Chris Buescher (1) and Alex Bowman (1).
The driver who led the most laps failed to win the last eight Richmond races. The driver who led the most laps won all three short track races in 2025. The last two races did not have a DNF, the first time in Cup Series history consecutive races had no DNFs. #43 and #11 cars are tied with 13 Richmond wins each, Richard Petty won all 13 for #43 while five different drivers won at Richmond in #11 (Denny Hamlin-5, Cale Yarborough-3, Darrell Waltrip-3, Bill Elliott-1, Ned Jarrett-1). Kyle Busch completed all but one lap at Richmond in his 38 starts there (completed 14,243 of 14,244 possible laps).
Alex Bowman is making his 350th career Cup start this weekend; three drivers have won in the Cup Series on their 350th start – Lee Petty (Martinsville, 1959), Bill Elliott (Rockingham, 1992), Tony Stewart (Talladega, 2008). Ryan Blaney will make his 350th consecutive Cup start this weekend, the fifth longest active streak. Richmond is the only oval Ryan Blaney doesn’t have a top-five finish.
Stage One
Ryan Preece(60) drove off from the pole and led everyone into turn one. AJ Allmendinger(16) moved past the other front row starter, Tyler Reddick(45), into second. Denny Hamlin(11) also worked his way around Reddick. Chase Elliott(9) and Brad Keselowski held the fifth and sixth positions.
Teams began making pit stops 35 laps in. Goodyear brought a soft compound tire to the track for this race and teams were unsure how many laps that would be able to run before tire issues began to severely impact lap times. It is a risky strategy as cars will go a lap down in the process of entering and exiting pit road. Of course, a tire failure would be a worse outcome for those drivers who choose to stay out.
Among the leaders Preece and Elliott stayed out to conserve a set of tires for later in the race. Drivers that did pit were able to unlap themselves and move to the front of the pack. Reddick, Bubba Wallace(23), and Hamlin were the leaders fighting for the Stage win.
Tyler Reddick / Lasco Press Photo
Stage One Results
Position
Car
Driver
Points
1
45
Tyler Reddick
10
2
23
Bubba Wallace
9
3
11
Denny Hamlin
8
4
3
Austin Dillon
7
5
2
Austin Cindric*
6
6
20
Christopher Bell
5
7
12
Ryan Blaney*
4
8
6
Brad Keselowski*
3
9
21
Josh Berry*
2
10
99
Daniel Suarez
1
*Ford Mustang Dark Horse Drivers
Elliott finished 13th and Preece 15th. The price they paid to avoid using up a set of tires in the first Stage.
Stage Two
Wallace, Reddick, Christopher Bell(20), Austin Cindric(2), Ryan Blaney(12), and Daniel Suarez(99) make up the first three rows for the restart. Stage break pit stops were costly for early race leaders. Denny Hamlin had trouble getting the wheels tight and was penalized for speeding. Allmendinger was also penalized for speeding on pit road, Elliott was penalized for interference pitting out of his pit box, they will both join Hamlin at the back of the pack for the restart. Significant developments for these cars as passing at Richmond is difficult at best.
Out front, Wallace and Bell separated themselves slight from the rest of the leaders. Reddick, Blaney, and Cindric were the next group and they also created some space from the remainder of the pack.
Bubba Wallace / Lasco Press Photo
Preece was the first driver to pit for tires on lap 114. Dividing the second Stage’s 160 laps into thirds would require driver to go 53 laps between stops to even out the visits to pit road for a two stop Stage strategy. Pit stops began in earnest starting on lap 123. The leader pitted on lap 129. It was costly for Wallace as he returned to the track behind his teammate Reddick who pitted before him.
The timing of pit stops seem critical as the tire fall off is so severe, staying out too long can result in lost positions.
Wallace returned to the lead on lap 163. Reddick, Blaney, Joey Logano(22), and Cindric were the top five at that point in the race. Pit stop should begin again around lap 176. And right on time, pit road began to fill up. Pit stops create havoc as cars are re-entering the track in heavy traffic while others are slowing to come onto pit road.
That situation developed into a caution as Daniel Suarez(99) pushed Ty Gibbs(54) into Tyler Reddick spinning out the Stage One winner and creating havoc in the running order. Reddick lost a lap in the pits as his crew worked to tape together body panels damaged in the wreck.
Wallace, Suarez, Blaney, Logano, and Austin Dillon(3) were the leaders when the race resumed. However, as usual, cautions breed cautions. Cody Ware spun in turn two and the race was slowed again by the yellow flag.
The same top five led the race back to the green flag when racing resumed on lap 196. Three and four wide racing developed quickly. Another incident broke out in turn three as multiple cars were involved. Kyle Busch(8) ran into the back of Chase Briscoe(19) spinning Briscoe up into the outside wall. Chase Elliott got turned hard into the safer barrier and the mess was on.
Elliott’s car was towed to the garage, the first time this year that Chase has not finished a race ending his streak of top 20 finishes. Justin Haley(7) joined Elliott behind the wall. Several cars suffered minor damage. Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Erik Jones, and Cole Custer were all involved.
Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suarez, Ryan Blaney, Austin Dillon, Joey Logano, and Ryan Preece make up the first three rows heading back to the green flag with 17 laps to go in Stage Two.
Wallace steps out to a huge lead as the rest of the field settles into single file or two wide racing to finish off the laps in Stage Two.
Stage Two Results
Position
Car
Driver
Points
1
23
Bubba Wallace
10
2
99
Daniel Suarez
9
3
12
Ryan Blaney*
8
4
3
Austin Dillon
7
5
48
Alex Bowman
6
6
60
Ryan Preece*
5
7
77
Carson Hocevar
4
8
2
Austin Cindric*
3
9
24
William Byron
2
10
5
Kyle Larson
1
*Ford Mustang Dark Horse Drivers
The biggest loser in the wrecks late in Stage Two was Chase Elliott. His 38th place finish is going to eliminate him from an opportunity to win the Regular Season Championship.
Christopher Bell’s crew had trouble with the left front wheel on his car during their pit stop. He left his stall and was called back so the crew could make sure they got it tight. A costly error that will put him at the back of the field for the restart.
The Final Stage
Michael McDowell only changed two tires on his stop and left pit road first. Wallace, Blaney, Austin Dillon, and Suarez followed him off pit road.
Austin Dillon, Bubba Wallace, and Alex Bowman all passed McDowell during the first two laps of green flag racing. It was three wide for the lead at one point. Carson Hocevar joined them a lap later, with Suarez settling into fifth . McDowell continued to fall back in the field, disappearing from the top ten by lap 250. The top five moved away from the pack as cars settled into single file racing. Dillon, Bowman, and Hocevar do not have a win yet in 2025.
Austin Dillon / Lasco Press Photo
Based on pit stops in Stage Two, it would be expected that teams will come to pit road for the first time in the Final Stage around lap 287.
Hocevar was the first of the leaders to pit on lap 280. Stops were spread out more on this cycle. Austin Dillon came in on lap 291. Bubba Wallace’s crew failed to get the left rear wheel tight on his car. Wallace left his pit and the wheel came off. His crew grabbed the tire and put it on the car properly. But the time lost likely cost Wallace a shot at the win.
As pit stops cycled through, Hocevar was the leader briefly until Blaney, Austin Dillon and Byron caught and passed him with tires just a few laps fresher. Josh Berry(21) ran in the fifth place as the race entered the final 100 laps.
If the race stays green, the final pit stops should come with around 55 laps to go.
Blaney moved to the lead for the first time passing Dillon with 90 laps to go. Bowman advanced to the third position as he tries to lock himself into the playoffs with a win.
Ryan Blaney / Lasco Press Photo
Teammates Preece and Buescher battling for the final playoff spot on points both fell a lap down and will be unlikely to win their way in this week. A Dillon victory would send the playoff picture into chaos. A win by Bowman would keep things relatively calm, he would advance past Reddick in the standings. With his crash trouble earlier in the evening, Reddick is two laps down with 75 to go and running at the rear of the lead lap.
Dillon closes on Blaney and they run side-by-side allowing Bowman to creep closer to the two leaders. Timing of and the execution during the final pit stop will be critical to the contenders hoping to enter victory lane in just 65 laps.
Dillon came to pit road on lap 342, just after getting past Blaney for the lead. Blaney came on lap 345, along with Bowman. Both returned to the track well behind Dillon, but with three lap fresher tires. How long with the advantage last and can Dillon conserve his tires for the final 58 laps.
Dillon leads Blaney by six seconds with 46 laps to go. Bowman is another three seconds behind Blaney.
Intervals are closing for the top three. Behind them, Suarez, Logano, and Cindric are lurking. A late race caution will certainly lead to chaos over the final laps of the race.
With 30 laps to go, Blaney is 3.5-seconds behind with Bowman 6.8- seconds back. Suarez, Cindric, and Logan are all 10 seconds behind the top three.
With 15 laps to go Bowman passes Blaney whose tires seem to have gone away. Dillon still has a lead of 3.6-seconds.
Alex Bowman / Lasco Press Photo
Austin Dillon does it again, going back to back at Richmond. This time the ticket to the playoffs will remain with the Richard Childress Racing team and next Saturday night in Daytona a wide open contest will determine who it the final driver to gain entrance into the postseason.
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings
RANK
DRIVER
POINTS
STATUS
1
Denny Hamlin
758
In Win(4)
2
Shane van Gisbergen
464
In Win(4)
3
Kyle Larson
758
In Win(3)
4
Christopher Bell
743
In Win(3)
5
William Byron (Series Points Leader)
837
In Win(2)
6
Chase Elliott
771
In Win
7
Ryan Blaney*
744
In Win
8
Chase Briscoe
698
In Win
9
Bubba Wallace
619
In Win
10
Joey Logano*
616
In Win
11
Ross Chastain
589
In Win
12
Austin Cindric*
534
In Win
13
Josh Berry*
474
In Win
14
Austin Dillon
446
In Win
15
Tyler Reddick
704
+79
16
Alex Bowman
679
+54
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Cut Line
17
Chris Buescher*
625
-54
18
Ryan Preece*
586
-93
19
Kyle Busch
537
-142
20
Ty Gibbs
512
-167
*Ford Mustang Dark Horse Drivers
The Austin Dillon win knocks both RFK Racing teammates, Ryan Preece and Chris Buescher out of contention for pointing their way into the top 16 positions in the standings. It also puts Alex Bowman on the bubble. Bowman is not mathematically out of contention to climb ahead of Tyler Reddick next week. But you could say that is highly unlikely to happen. Another first time winner in 2025, other than Bowman will drop him out of the postseason. Bowman should treat the race as a must win situation because the likelihood of a new winner is probable.
Also, William Byron has clinched the Regular Season Points Championship and the 15 Playoff Point Bonus that goes with it and follows him every round of the postseason.
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A quick review of the run of show by event officials will see an adjustment to Championship Saturday at the 41st annual Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink.
Pushing through event No. 389 of 433 on Friday, officials will adjust the start time on Saturday, January 3, 2026, to 10:00 A.M. (CT). Teams and fans needing to get in before the first green flag of the day will be able to do so starting at 8:00 A.M. (CT).
Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of States are slated to begin at 3:00 P.M., followed by track work. Last Chance Qualifiers kick off the evening program at roughly 5:00 P.M. (CT).
Tickets are available online at http://www.tulsashootout.com or at the event. All seating is General Admission at the Tulsa Shootout. Admission is $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and military, $15 for youth, and free for kids six and under. The Pit Pass is all-access and is $45.
Saturday’s order of events is as follows:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
Expo Opens: 8:00 A.M.
Engine Heat: 9:15 A.M. – 9:20 A.M.
Racing: 10:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies: 3:00 P.M.
B Mains:
390-397: Stock Non-Wing (12 Laps: 8 – Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)
398-405: Outlaw Non-Wing (12 Laps: 8 – Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)
406-413: Outlaw Winged (12 Laps: 8 – Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)
414-421: A Class Winged (12 Laps: 8 Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)
Opening Ceremonies
Last Chance A Main Qualifiers (12 Laps):
422: Stock Non-Wing (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
423: Junior Sprints (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
424: Outlaw Non-Wing (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
425: Restricted A Class (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
426: A Class Winged (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
427: Outlaw Winged (Top 8 Advance to A Main)
Championship A Mains:
428: Stock Non-Wing (30 Laps)
429: Junior Sprints (20 Laps)
430: Outlaw Winged (30 Laps)
431: Restricted A Class (25 Laps)
432: A Class Winged (30 Laps)
433: Outlaw Non-Wing (55 Laps)
Fans and teams can follow along on the MyRacePass App.
The six divisions headlining the 41st annual Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink include Sawyer Chassis Winged Outlaw Micros, Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw, JST Motorsports A-Class Winged, Joe’s Racing Products Stock Non-Wing, K&B Motorsports Restricted A-Class, and Flying A Motorsports Junior Sprints.
Fans not able to attend the 41st annual Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink can see every lap of action on http://www.floracing.com.
The Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink takes place at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. All official rules, event information, and dates are online at http://www.tulsashootout.com. Fans can also follow the Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink at https://www.facebook.com/TulsaShootout and on Twitter (@TulsaShootout).
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has allocated millions to improve three speedways.
The International Hot Rod Association has purchased Rockingham Speedway, adding another historic motorsports venue to its growing portfolio. The acquisition was confirmed in an official IHRA press release. The purchase follows IHRA’s recent acquisition of Memphis Motorsports Park and continues the organization’s expansion into track ownership and facility management.
Rockingham Speedway, widely known as “The Rock,” recently completed a major restoration project that included a full repave of the racing surface. The work returned the 0.94-mile oval to racing condition and positioned the track for continued national-level events.
IHRA confirms purchase and plans
According to the IHRA official press release, the organization plans to continue investing in Rockingham Speedway following the sale, with a focus on preserving the track’s history while improving the overall fan experience. A report by RacingNews.co writer Shane Walters also detailed IHRA’s next steps for the facility.
“The IHRA intends to expand on the upgrades, the report stated. Those plans include facility upgrades, expanded fan amenities, and the addition of entertainment elements such as concerts and festival-style experiences alongside marquee racing events.”
IHRA stated in its release that the organization intends to restore Rockingham Speedway to its former prominence while enhancing the venue as a multi-use destination. Planned improvements aim to keep the track active beyond race weekends while maintaining its traditional racing identity.
The purchase reflects IHRA’s broader strategy of reinvesting in historic motorsports venues while creating sustainable, fan-focused facilities.
NASCAR events scheduled at Rockingham for 2026
Rockingham Speedway is scheduled to host a national NASCAR weekend during Easter weekend in April 2026, according to the IHRA press release. The event will build on momentum from 2025, when NASCAR’s return to the track delivered strong attendance and national television exposure.
The April 2026 weekend is expected to feature the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series West, along with a full slate of on-track activity and fan-focused programming throughout the holiday weekend. IHRA noted that additional announcements regarding schedules and event details will be released in the coming months.
The IHRA release also confirmed that the organization is in discussions with experienced industry partners, including Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises, as part of its long-term planning for Rockingham Speedway beginning in 2026.
Darryl Cuttell and local leaders respond
IHRA owner Darryl Cuttell addressed the significance of Rockingham Speedway in comments included in the official IHRA press release.
“IHRA recognizes what Rockingham Speedway means to this community and to motorsports fans around the world, Cuttell said. This is a special place with a strong foundation. Our goal is to be good stewards of the facility, respect its history, and work collaboratively to bring quality racing and entertainment back to The Rock.”
Cuttell later emphasized that IHRA does not plan to change what defines the track.
“This isn’t about changing what made Rockingham special Cuttell said.” “It’s about investing in it, taking care of it, and making sure it continues to be a place where great racing and great memories are made.”
Local tourism officials also welcomed the announcement. Meghann Lambeth, Executive Director of the Richmond County Tourism Development Authority, also spoke in the IHRA press release.
“For decades, The Rock has been one of our community’s most recognizable and celebrated tourism icons, Lambeth said. We’re proud to continue supporting Rockingham Speedway as it draws visitors to Rockin’ Richmond County under the new ownership of the International Hot Rod Association.”
With NASCAR events scheduled and further upgrades planned, Rockingham Speedway remains active on the national racing calendar as IHRA begins its stewardship of the historic facility.
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TOWN OF POLK — The Midwest Motorsports Racers’ Expo has released a special incentive for racers across the region, rewarding drivers who finish in the top 10 in points at any race track or racing series in 2025 with free admission to the annual Midwest Racers Auction, a two-day event to be held Jan. 9-10 at Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Highway PV, Town of Polk.
The auction is one of the Midwest’s premier offseason gathering points for racers, teams, builders, and motorsports enthusiasts, according to a news release. Event attendees can find thousands of high-performance items up for bid, including race parts, safety gear, tools, shop equipment, collectibles, hard-to-find components, and more. The Midwest Racers’ Expo kicks off on Friday with the doors open at 3 p.m. and the first item to be sold at 4 p.m. On Saturday, the doors will open at 8 a.m. and the auction ring will go live at 9 a.m.
Auction manager David Deery noted in the release that this promotion is a small gesture to reward the efforts of racers in the area and simultaneously motivate others to perform at their best.
“Short-track racing thrives because of the racers and teams who pour their time, money and passion into the sport,” said Deery. “Offering free admission to the top-10 drivers is our way of giving back and making sure the people who keep this sport alive can take advantage of the deals, networking, and resources the Expo provides.”
Free admission applies to any driver who finished in the top 10 in points at a recognized short track or regional racing series during the 2025 season. Drivers must present proof of point standings at the admission gate. For more information, community members can visit midwestracersauction.com or call Gregg McKarns at 815-703-0285.
You may see a few more motorcycles on the highway this weekend.But this is no ordinary gathering.This is the unofficial start of the 2026 Women Riders World Relay.It began in 2019 with women riders connecting across the globe.After a pandemic pause – it’s back.The U.S. leg begins in Rogers, but women all over the world will take part.That’s all tracked by an app.However, the digital baton still requires an in-person hand-off.”Even though I am the creator of this app, I don’t have the baton. We have one ambassador in every country who is given that baton. And from there, they start to share it. And rather than passing it on and it’s gone, it splits off like atoms, so that ambassador can share it with 10 women and then those 10 women share it with 10 women. Now you have a hundred women sharing, and it’s going to keep building,” WRWR co-founder Liza Miller said.The official start is happening Saturday.Women riders will hit the highway, starting at Mach 1 Motorsports in Rogers.It runs the entire year as they try to surpass the 20,000 riders in more than 100 countries who took part last time.For more information, click here.
ROGERS, Ark. —
You may see a few more motorcycles on the highway this weekend.
But this is no ordinary gathering.
This is the unofficial start of the 2026 Women Riders World Relay.
It began in 2019 with women riders connecting across the globe.
After a pandemic pause – it’s back.
The U.S. leg begins in Rogers, but women all over the world will take part.
That’s all tracked by an app.
However, the digital baton still requires an in-person hand-off.
“Even though I am the creator of this app, I don’t have the baton. We have one ambassador in every country who is given that baton. And from there, they start to share it. And rather than passing it on and it’s gone, it splits off like atoms, so that ambassador can share it with 10 women and then those 10 women share it with 10 women. Now you have a hundred women sharing, and it’s going to keep building,” WRWR co-founder Liza Miller said.
The official start is happening Saturday.
Women riders will hit the highway, starting at Mach 1 Motorsports in Rogers.
It runs the entire year as they try to surpass the 20,000 riders in more than 100 countries who took part last time.
Watkins Glen International is mourning the loss of its former president, Michael Printup.
In a statement released late Thursday, Watkins Glen International said it is “saddened by the passing of former President Michael Printup, who led the facility for 15 years.”
“During his tenure, Michael played a key role in the continued growth and success of WGI, helping to strengthen its operations, partnerships, and standing within the motorsports industry while honoring the venue’s storied history,” the statement said. “Michael was a respected leader who left a lasting impact on the organization and those who worked alongside him. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.”
Printup spent nearly three decades in motorsports, including more than a decade leading Watkins Glen International. He became track president in June of 2009 and served in that role for more than 10 years.
During his tenure, the historic racetrack underwent approximately 56 million dollars in capital improvement projects, including major infrastructure upgrades and fan-experience enhancements. Attendance and national visibility also grew, with the NASCAR Cup Series weekend recording seven consecutive grandstand sellouts. The track also expanded into non-racing events, including music festivals for the band Phish and other large-scale special events.
Printup later joined Racing America in July of 2023 as president of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January of 2024, overseeing the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and all racing operations. Racing America also confirmed his passing, calling him “an icon in motorsports, a great partner and a friend.”
A native of Hamburg in the Buffalo area, Printup began his career with International Speedway Corporation in 2000 and previously served as senior director of facility management at Michigan International Speedway. He also oversaw NASCAR’s food service contract with Levy for 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks and previously served as president of Americrown, a NASCAR subsidiary.
WGI officials said Printup’s leadership and legacy continue to be felt at the track and throughout the motorsports community.
Printup is survived by his wife, Stephanie; his sons Brendan (Caitlin) and Matthew; and his granddaughters Sophia and Vivienne.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street in Summerville, South Carolina.
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