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deal</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/hendrick-motorsports-news-leaves-one-driver-without-long-term-deal-01m26xzmfst7?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m26xzmfst7</guid><description>Corey Day is now locked in long-term with Hendrick Motorsports after signing a new contract.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m270j0bas255b74qdx.jpg" caption="Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR driver joining a new team for one race</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-driver-joining-new-team-one-race-01m239rtawdg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m239rtawdg</guid><description>William Sawalich is set to return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but not with the only team for which he has ever competed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_4/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m23af1k7w0d5047g0h.jpg" caption="William Sawalich, Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR O&#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gateway NASCAR Cup results, full standings and playoff picture</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/gateway-nascar-cup-results-full-standings-playoff-picture-01m24efrwd9h?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m24efrwd9h</guid><description>World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway is the host of the second race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series postseason calendar.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m24en7nt5627arkbsz.jpg" caption="Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Enjoy lllinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR Cup Series at Gateway, full Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff results</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/nascar-cup-series-gateway-full-enjoy-illinois-300-playoff-results-01m24efndqck?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m24efndqck</guid><description>The Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway is the second postseason race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_49/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m24ejxwg7kjxa5v279.jpg" caption="Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing, Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why Alex Palou has never considered using the No. 1 as IndyCar champion</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/alex-palou-never-considered-using-no-1-indycar-champion-01m291592ytz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m291592ytz</guid><description>Alex Palou is set to stick with No. 10, even as reigning IndyCar champion for a fifth time.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m298hp1na09fmc73de.jpg" caption="Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar | Photo by Michael L. 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Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR playoff race at Gateway not being shown on NBC: How to watch</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/nascar-playoff-race-gateway-not-being-shown-nbc-how-to-watch-01m24dkd4gk8?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m24dkd4gk8</guid><description>The NASCAR Cup Series Chase is set to continue on USA Network with the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_12/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m24e9039pxcx1qwp9r.jpg" caption="Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty 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url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_51/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m23b7qaefq19aqdx65.jpg" caption="Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports, Gateway, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hendrick driver lands &#39;long-term&#39; NASCAR deal, but there&#39;s no room</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/hendrick-driver-lands-long-term-nascar-deal-no-room-01m26xzv9rhy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m26xzv9rhy</guid><description>Corey Day has been signed to a long-term contract extension by a Hendrick Motorsports team that doesn&#39;t appear will have room for him in Cup for several years.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_20/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m276201jmvq0ykjzxa.jpg" caption="Corey Day, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR O&#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR team confirms new manufacturer, after 34-year streak ends</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/nascar-team-confirms-new-manufacturer-after-34-year-streak-ends-01m26y020xsg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m26y020xsg</guid><description>Alpha Prime Racing plan to switch from Chevrolet to Ford for the 2027 NASCAR O&#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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