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NASCAR and Formula 1 Wrap Up Their Seasons with High-Stakes Races
8/26/2026, 12:12:52 AM
Daytona Hosts NASCAR Season Finale
Lancasteronline reports that the NASCAR Cup Series will close its regular season with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 160-lap, 400-mile event is slated for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on NBC. The series’ O’Reilly Auto Parts 250, a 100-lap, 250-mile race on the same weekend, follows a Friday qualifying session at 3 p.m. (CW). The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series also concludes its regular season at New Hampshire, where Layne Riggs captured his sixth win of the year.
Recent Victories Highlight Series
In the Cup Series, Ryan Blaney earned his 20th career win at New Hampshire after a rain-affected race, marking his second consecutive victory at that track. In the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250, Connor Zilisch started the race despite an injury before handing the car to Parker Kligerman, who won in overtime. The Truck Series saw Layne Riggs secure his 11th career win, his sixth of the season, at the New Hampshire finale.
Formula 1: Norris Wins Second Straight at Zandvoort
Lancasteronline notes that Lando Norris claimed victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, converting pole position into a win despite changing weather, an early red flag, and a close strategic battle with Kimi Antonelli. The triumph represents Norris’s second consecutive race win.
Upcoming Races Across Motorsports
The schedule lists several forthcoming events: the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts races move to Darlington, South Carolina, on September 6 and September 5 respectively; the Truck Series heads to Bristol, Tennessee, on September 17. IndyCar’s next race is set for September 7 in Indianapolis, while NHRA drag racing also plans a September 7 event in Indianapolis. The World of Outlaws series will run a multi-day showdown from September 4-6. All dates are future-scheduled according to the source.
