qglover+FollowCharlotte’s Roval out for NASCAR 2026 playoffsNASCAR is shaking things up in Charlotte—starting in 2026, the Cup Series playoffs will ditch the Roval road course and return to the classic oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Roval brought wild moments and divided opinions since 2018, but with more road courses now on the schedule and the Next Gen car thriving on ovals, the shift feels like a nod to tradition. Fans and drivers: are you excited for a full-oval playoff run, or will you miss the Roval’s unpredictable chaos? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #Racing #NASCAR00Share
lisa79+FollowHMS No. 48 Shakeup: Bowman’s Crew Gets OverhauledTough times for the No. 48 squad at Hendrick Motorsports! After a rocky 2025 season where Alex Bowman and his crew just couldn’t keep up with teammates like Yung Money and Clyde, Rick Hendrick has pulled the trigger on a major overhaul. Only Bowman, crew chief Blake Harris, and spotter Kevin Hamlin are sticking around for 2026. Do you think this fresh start will finally help the 48 team break out of its slump? #Sports #Racing #NASCAR20Share
romankimberly+FollowTim Richmond’s Grit: Pocono’s Most Emotional WinWho else remembers when “Hollywood” Tim Richmond defied the odds at Pocono in ’87? After missing half the season with a mysterious illness, Richmond returned looking frail but drove like a man possessed. Gearbox issues? Didn’t matter. He still led the final 46 laps and took the checkered flag in tears. That win wasn’t just a stat—it was a statement. Richmond’s legacy lives on, even through all the controversy that followed. #Sports #Racing #NASCAR00Share
lisa79+FollowDale Jr. & Chase: NASCAR’s Funniest Ad Ever?Anyone else remember that legendary 2015 NAPA commercial with Dale Jr. and Chase “The Kid” Elliott? Dale Jr. just shared it again, and honestly, it’s still comedy gold. Watching Junior hype up those wild Chase Elliott merch ideas (that garden gnome!) while Chase looks ready to bolt is classic. It’s cool to see how their mentor-rookie dynamic shined, even off the track. That ad proves why the NAPA-Elliott partnership is still going strong! #Sports #Racing #NASCAR40Share
jennifer23+FollowDale Jr. Pushes for Forgotten NASCAR LegendsDale Jr. just sparked a heated debate with Herminator Kenny Wallace over who really deserves a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. While some worry the Hall could run out of worthy names, Junior’s calling for more love for the old-school greats—especially those who never got their Cup shot, like Ray Elder and Sam Ard. Is it time to honor the pioneers who built the sport, even if they didn’t rack up Cup stats? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #Racing #NASCAR20Share
Jason Smith+FollowBubba Wallace’s Nerves Hit New Gear for KurtEven after racing in the Daytona 500, Bubba Wallace says nothing compared to the nerves he felt drumming on stage for Kurt Busch’s Hall of Fame tribute. King James might rule the court, but Bubba owned the spotlight—barely! The real highlight? Kyle Busch roasting his brother Kurt before giving props. This moment showed just how deep the 23XI Racing bond runs, with Bubba stepping up for his mentor in a way fans rarely see off the track. #Sports #Racing #NASCAR10Share
Jason Smith+FollowHarry Gant’s most powerful race everHarry Gant’s 1990 Pocono win wasn’t just another NASCAR victory—it was a raw, emotional tribute to his late father. Just days after his dad passed, Gant strapped into his car on Father’s Day and raced with a focus his crew chief Andy Petree had never seen before. The stats will always show a win, but what made that day unforgettable was the heartache Gant carried and the way he turned grief into grit on the track. It’s a reminder that racing is about more than speed—it’s about the people behind the wheel. What moments in sports have moved you like this? #Sports #Racing #NASCAR00Share
Kyle Bennett+FollowNo. 45: Heartbreak & Honor at NASCAR HOFSeeing Kurt Busch go into the Hall of Fame as the No. 45 driver hit hard for Kyle Petty, who lost his son Adam in that same number. Petty opened up about the bittersweet moment, recalling how Busch honored Adam’s legacy by gifting the Petty family a trophy and flag after his Kansas win. Busch also shared how MJ’s call to 23XI Racing gave him a final shot at glory. Emotional night for both legends and fans. #Sports #Racing #NASCAR00Share
jennifer23+FollowGordon Gets Real on The Chase FormatFour-time champ Jeff “Wonder Boy” Gordon didn’t hold back on the Hauler Talk podcast, admitting The Chase format “screwed” him out of at least one title. The most painful? 2007, when he dominated all season but lost the crown to teammate Jimmie Johnson’s late surge. Still, Gordon says the playoff drama is good for NASCAR, even if it cost him. That’s some next-level sportsmanship from a legend who’s seen both sides of the system. #Sports #Racing #NASCAR00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowJeff Gordon’s Wildest Prank Ride Ever!Remember when the Rainbow Warrior traded his fire suit for a fake mustache and nearly sent a car salesman through the roof? Jeff Gordon’s legendary 2013 Pepsi Max “Test Drive” prank was pure NASCAR gold. Watching Gordon go full throttle undercover, leaving his passenger in panic, is still one of the sport’s most unforgettable viral moments. Even if it was scripted, you can’t deny the King of Pranks left us all grinning. Anyone else wish they’d been in that passenger seat? #Sports #JeffGordon #NASCAR00Share
