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Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Long tire runs are disappearing from NASCAR, and not just because of stage racing</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/long-tire-runs-disappearing-nascar-not-just-because-stage-racing-01m08bsbv1mr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ryan McCafferty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m08bsbv1mr</guid><description>NASCAR Cup Series race strategy has become over-optimized.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6378,h_3587,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/243/01m08bwfsjyv74nanmzb.jpg" caption="Joey Logano, Team Penske, NASCAR Cup Series | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ryan McCafferty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR just blatantly broke its own new rules with New Hampshire decision</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/nascar-just-blatantly-broke-own-new-rules-new-hampshire-decision-01m09jg99f6v?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m09jg99f6v</guid><description>Why are NASCAR Cup Series drivers running the Craftsman Truck Series regular season finale after they were supposedly barred from doing so?</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 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_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m09kp2hm81pgr8sw90.jpg" caption="Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alex Bowman replacement confirmed after NASCAR retirement announcement</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/alex-bowman-replacement-confirmed-after-nascar-retirement-announcement-01m09jgbq2rm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m09jgbq2rm</guid><description>There will be a new driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 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_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m09kv531y8waefbj03.jpg" caption="Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Despite heartbreak, Romain Grosjean extends incredibly underappreciated IndyCar streak</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/despite-heartbreak-romain-grosjean-extends-incredibly-underappreciated-indycar-streak-01m066cedn98?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m066cedn98</guid><description>Dale Coyne Racing continues to punch above their weight, just as they&#39;ve done for years and years.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m067173c0qdn57v9a9.jpg" caption="Romain Grosjean, Marcus Ericsson, Will Power, IndyCar | Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing won&#39;t be required to change No. 54</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/ty-gibbs-joe-gibbs-racing-wont-be-required-change-no-54-01m036fcpq63?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m036fcpq63</guid><description>Despite Joe Gibbs&#39; ties to the Washington Commanders, the use of the No. 54 is permitted, even though it includes a 5.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 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_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m03939y9jryk212qg0.jpg" caption="Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hendrick driver among five eliminated from NASCAR title contention at Richmond</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/hendrick-driver-among-five-eliminated-nascar-title-contention-richmond-01m06b0zgrr9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m06b0zgrr9</guid><description>With no more &#34;win and in&#34;, several drivers were eliminated from NASCAR Cup Series championship contention at Richmond Raceway.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 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_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m06ncm0kknr3cndvkc.jpg" caption="Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The 42-point IndyCar deficit that Alex Palou still faces in 2026</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/the-42-point-indycar-deficit-alex-palou-still-faces-2026-01m06tr3eb29?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m06tr3eb29</guid><description>Let&#39;s turn our attention to the IndyCar oval championship battle, which is still pretty competitive.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m06w52p376sbytaebh.jpg" caption="Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar | Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Noah Gragson extension continues a frustrating trend, and we all know who to blame</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/noah-gragson-extension-continues-frustrating-trend-we-all-know-who-blame-01m00p67tjwq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ryan McCafferty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m00p67tjwq</guid><description>Welcome to the wonderful world of NASCAR charters.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5405,h_3040,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/243/01m00pf9r8gykgzkvprg.jpg" caption="Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ryan McCafferty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Front Row Motorsports deserves to lose Layne Riggs after inexcusable decision</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/front-row-motorsports-deserves-lose-layne-riggs-after-inexcusable-decision-01m00kqnd06x?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ryan McCafferty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m00kqnd06x</guid><description>This is why bad NASCAR Cup Series teams stay bad.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5771,h_3246,x_0,y_601/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/243/01m00ksqwqkfm6e0wawm.jpg" caption="Layne Riggs, Front Row Motorsports, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ryan McCafferty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former F1 Academy driver&#39;s message sparks development concern</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/former-f1-academy-driver-message-sparks-development-concern-01m03adbm220?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Siddharth Bharani-Dharan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m03adbm220</guid><description>Former F1 Academy driver Maya Weug recently took to social media in an effort to find any opportunity to keep her racing career alive.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/243/01m03afkvkc9e1c3dn6n.jpg" caption="Maya Weug, Formula 1 Academy | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Siddharth Bharani-Dharan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Richmond Raceway NASCAR Cup Series results, full point standings</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/richmond-raceway-nascar-cup-series-results-full-point-standings-01m01k0209z5?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m01k0209z5</guid><description>The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway is the antepenultimate race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season schedule, and the playoff battle is heating up.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_594,h_334,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01m038px1yvavt8ehfdt.jpg" caption="Richmond Raceway, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond, full Cook Out 400 race 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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_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/243/01kzmp7hyc7paxx9z0zn.jpg" caption="Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing, NASCAR Cup Series | Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Asher Fair"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NASCAR Cup Series could see a brutal record broken after 45 years</title><link>https://beyondtheflag.com/nascar-cup-series-could-see-brutal-record-broken-after-45-years-01kzmdh005v1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Asher Fair</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzmdh005v1</guid><description>Christopher Bell just keeps finishing second, and now it&#39;s bordering on historic territory in the NASCAR Cup Series.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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