NASCAR's Larson maintains playoff lead with Kansas victory and Russell claims first F1 Grand Slam
Kyle Larson (5) and Chase Briscoe (19) battle for first place during the third stage of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: AP/Colin E. Braley
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
The Chase
South Point 400
Site: Las Vegas.
Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 4:30 p.m., qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Sunday, race, 5:30 p.m. (USA).
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain poses with a trophy after winning the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Credit: AP/Pavel Bednyakov
Last year: Denny Hamlin passed Chase Briscoe with four laps remaining to earn his 60th career series victory and secure a spot in the Championship 4.
Last race: Kyle Larson dominated with a track-best 235 laps led, won both stages and added the fastest-lap bonus to become the first driver this season to earn all 76 available points in a 2026 series race.
Next race: October 11, Concord, North Carolina.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
Kyle Larson makes a stop on pit road at the end of the first stage during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: AP/Colin E. Braley
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
The Chase
Focused Health 302
Site: Las Vegas.
Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Race distance: 201 laps, 301.5 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2 p.m., qualifying, 3:05 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (CW).
Last year: Aric Almirola swept both stages before overtaking Connor Zilisch with nine laps to go for his third victory of the season and 10th of his series career.
Last race: Capitalizing on a massive tire advantage, Sheldon Creed won an overtime thriller at Bristol to take an 11-point lead over Justin Allgaier in the series standings.
Next race: October 10, Concord, North Carolina.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Kaden Honeycutt controlled the rain-delayed race, sweeping both stages and leading 111 of 134 laps for his third victory of the season while increasing his championship lead.
Next race: October 9, Concord, North Carolina.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026
Site: Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Track: Sepang International Circuit.
Race distance: 56 laps. 192.8 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 12:30 a.m., practice, 4 a.m.; Saturday, practice, 12:30 a.m., qualifying, 4 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3 a.m. (APPLE TV).
Last year: Oscar Piastri delivered a milestone victory for McLaren, finishing ahead of George Russell and teammate Lando Norris as the battle between the McLaren drivers intensified.
Last race: George Russell completed his first career Grand Slam, leading every lap from the pole and setting the fastest lap before holding off Max Verstappen by 0.196 seconds.
Next race: October 11, Singapore.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Last race: Scott McLaughlin won the season finale while Alex Palou secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Site: Madison, Illinois.
Track: World Wide Technology Raceway.
Race distance: 1/4 mile.
Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:30 p.m., qualifying, 8 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 9 a.m.
Next race: October 18, Ennis, Texas
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
WORLD OF OUTLAWS BAYOU CLASSIC
WORLD OF OUTLAWS J&S CLASSICS NATIONAL OPEN
WORLD OF OUTLAWS BAYOU CLASSIC
WORLD OF OUTLAWS J&S CLASSICS NATIONAL OPEN
Next race: October 8-10.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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