Kyle Larson took the checkered flag at the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: The LiUNA at Las Vegas. 12 MINS AGO・NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series・1:11 NOAPS - The LiUNA - 03/14/2026 Kyle Larson NASC

Industry chatter about a possible rift between FOX Sports and NASCAR has circulated in recent months. However, both sides are pushing back against the notion that their long-standing partnership is in trouble.

NASCAR television numbers have shown early signs of momentum in 2026, and veteran driver-turned-analyst Kenny Wallace believes the explanation is fairly straightforward. The longtime NASCAR figure recently weighed in on the rise in NASCAR on FOX viewership during the opening stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series season.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues on Sunday with the 2026 Pennzoil 400 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 4 p.m. ET. After Tyler Reddick won

Concern spread quickly across the NASCAR community Sunday after longtime broadcaster and former championship crew chief Larry McReynolds appeared on-air before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway displaying what viewers believed were possible signs of a medical issue.

Nashville Superspeedway announced Tuesday that the venue's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event on May 30 will be sponsored by Sports Illustrated Resorts.

Ryan Blaney will look to stretch his winning streak to two races when he competes as one of the favorites at Sunday's NASCAR Pennzoil 400 at Las