Half of the remaining field in the Cup Series playoffs is facing essentially a must-win situation at Martinsville Speedway, where NASCAR weathered a race manipulation scandal in last year’s third-round finale.

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The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Streaming options for the race include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Oct. 31: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship race, Phoenix Raceway (6:30 p.m., FS1)

NASCAR announced that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be run on Feb. 21, preemptively avoiding a conflict with the Super Bowl as the NFL angles to expand to an 18-game season and push its championship game all the way to President's Day weekend. The 2026 Daytona 500 remains scheduled for Feb. 15.

NASCAR’s return to Martinsville Speedway this weekend is expected to generate millions in economic impact for the region, with local businesses already seeing an uptick in customer traffic.

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has announced that he and his wife, Amanda, are expecting their second child, due in March 2026. After tying the knot on 31 December 2022, the pair welcomed their first child together, Becks Hayden Wallace on 29 September 2024. And now, the 32-year-old driver has shared: "Baby Wallace #2 coming in March!!"

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Time is scarce on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, but that precious commodity is not the only thing drivers are finding in high demand these days. While softer tires, more grip and better balance will be required in the Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon,