NASCAR's Logano moves into top 3 after Bristol win and F1 heads to historic streets of Baku
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, steers through a turn during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix auto race in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 20, 2025. Credit: AP/Darko Bandic
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
The Chase
Hollywood Casino 400
Site: Kansas City, Kansas.
Track: Kansas Speedway.
Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 10 a.m., qualifying, 11:05 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).
Ty Gibbs (54) leads Christopher Bell (20) and Joey Logano (22) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Bristol, Tenn. Credit: AP/Wade Payne
Last year: Chase Elliott made a last-lap pass in double overtime at Kansas to earn his second victory of the season and advance to the Round of 8.
Last race: Joey Logano took the lead with six laps remaining to earn his 40th career series victory and move into third in the Chase standings, 16 points behind leader Kyle Larson.
Next race: October 4, Las Vegas.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
Joey Logano (22) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Bristol, Tenn. Credit: AP/Wade Payne
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
The Chase
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 3, Las Vegas.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
The Chase
Race to Stop Suicide 200
Site: Kansas City, Kansas.
Track: Kansas Speedway.
Race distance: 134 laps, 201 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 5 p.m., qualifying, 6:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 1 p.m. (FS1).
Last year: Carson Hocevar survived last-lap contact with Layne Riggs and scraped the wall but kept his truck straight to earn the victory while Riggs was later disqualified.
Last race: Jake Garcia passed Stewart Friesen on the inside with 20 laps remaining and led 104 laps to earn his first career series victory in his 94th start.
Next race: October 9, Concord, North Carolina
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026
Site: Baku, Azerbaijan.
Track: Baku City Circuit.
Race distance: 51 laps. 190 miles.
Schedule: Thursday, practice, 4:30 a.m., practice, 8 a.m.; Friday, practice, 4:30 a.m., qualifying, 8 a.m.; Saturday, race, 7 a.m. (APPLE TV).
Last year: Max Verstappen led all 51 laps from pole for a dominant victory at Baku, while championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out on the opening lap.
Last race: Kimi Antonelli took advantage of a virtual safety car to jump Lando Norris in the pits, then passed Charles Leclerc on Lap 48 for the win and an 81-point championship lead.
Next race: October 4, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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
NHRA Nationals at The Rock
Site: Rockingham, North Carolina.
Track: Rockingham Dragway.
Race distance: 1/4 mile.
Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 2 p.m., qualifying, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 11 a.m.
Next race: October 4, Madison, Illinois.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
WORLD OF OUTLAWS KING OF THE ARCH
WORLD OF OUTLAWS NASHVILLE WEST SHOWDOWN
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Next race: October 2- 3.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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