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Carson Kvapil, a second-year driver in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, is confirmed to return to JR Motorsports in 2027, taking the wheel of the No. 8 car for a full-time effort.

Sammy Smith has confirmed his departure from JR Motorsports at the end of the 2026 season, paving the way for Carson Kvapil to take on a full-time driving role.

Natalie Decker is set to make her fourth start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 42 for Young’s Motorsports. With 39 entries vying for 38 spots, the competition is expected to be fierce.

Richard Childress Racing has announced the promotion of Carson Brown as part of a complete overhaul of its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program for 2027, where he will team with Chandler Smith.

NASCAR has officially released its 2027 schedule for all three National Series.

Sammy Smith’s announcement of his departure from JR Motorsports marks a pivotal moment in his career within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Mark Martin’s new autobiography, ‘Never Lift’, offers an intimate look at his life and career in NASCAR, coinciding with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

During a recent episode of his podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. called for NASCAR to reinstate the yellow rookie stripes, a feature that once helped identify inexperienced drivers on the track.

As Craftsman approaches the end of its title sponsorship deal for NASCAR’s Truck Series, the future of the series’ sponsorship landscape remains uncertain, with little information on potential replacements.

Richard Childress Racing has confirmed its driver lineup for the 2027 O’Reilly Series, with Carson Brown stepping into the No. 2 car and Chandler Smith taking over the No. 21.