Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin for first 2026 win and F1 starts five-week hiatus
Chase Elliott poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 29, 2026. Credit: AP/Chuck Burton
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Last race: Chase Elliott earned his 22nd career win and second in Martinsville, overcoming race-leader Denny Hamlin and taking the lead for good with 68 laps to go.
Next race: April 12, Bristol, Tennessee.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black’s Tire
Site: Rockingham, North Carolina.
Track: Rockingham Speedway.
Chase Elliott (9) performs a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 29, 2026. Credit: AP/Chuck Burton
Race distance: 250 laps, 235 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 1:30 p.m., qualifying, 2:35 p.m.; Saturday, race, 2:30 p.m. (CW).
Last year: Following a post-race disqualification of original winner Jesse Love, Sammy Smith was declared winner, giving him his first victory of the season and third of his career.
Last race: Pole-sitter Justin Allgaier dominated the field for his second-straight win in a chaotic race that saw multiple cautions.
U.S. actor Jack Black waves the checkered flag as McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia crosses the finish line in second place at the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuki, Japan, Sunday, March 29, 2026. Credit: AP/Franck Robichon
Next race: April 11, Bristol, Tennessee.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Black’s Tire 200
Site: Rockingham, North Carolina.
Track: Rockingham Speedway.
Race distance: 200 laps, 188 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 11 a.m., qualifying, 12:05 p.m., race, 4:30 p.m. (FS1).
Last year: Tyler Ankrum ended a 130-race winless streak, leading the final 29 laps on fuel strategy in the first series race at Rockingham since 2013.
Last race: In a dramatic double overtime finish, Corey Heim passed Ross Chastain on the last lap to secure his second straight win at Darlington Raceway.
Next race: April 10, Bristol, Tennessee.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Last race: Capitalizing on a free pit stop under a safety car, Kimi Antonelli became the first teenager to win back-to-back races, beating Oscar Piastri by 13.7 seconds.
Next race: May 3, Miami.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Last race: Pole-sitter Alex Palou led 79 of 90 laps en route to his second win of the season, finishing more than 13 seconds ahead for his 21st career victory.
Next race: April 19, Long Beach, California.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
Next race: April 12, Pomona, California.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
WORLD OF OUTLAWS CHATTAHOOCHEE CLASH
WORLD OF OUTLAWS KC CLASSIC
BILLY CLANTON CLASSIC
WORLD OF OUTLAWS TALLGRASS TUSSLE
Next race: April 9-11.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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