- Dodge is reportedly returning to NASCAR Cup in 2027 with Kaulig Racing and likely engine support from ECR, giving NASCAR a sought-after fourth manufacturer.
- Kaulig would be Dodge’s only supported team and is starting without a dedicated tech center, so early seasons may be rocky — but the recent RAM truck effort has already generated buzz.
- Rumors tie Brad Keselowski and other top drivers to the program; if Dodge shows quick progress it could lure big names with funding and momentum.
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- Team Penske has staged a late-season surge — Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano picked up big results at Kansas-Vegas-Charlotte and remain mathematically in the title hunt, giving Ford momentum heading into the final stretch.
- Big changes loom for Ford in 2027 with a new body and an expected learning curve; Brad Keselowski’s departure from RFK adds extra intrigue about possible driver/team moves.
- Off-track drama: Joe Gibbs Racing has sued Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports over alleged non-compete/trade-secret violations, with a court hearing scheduled this week.
- Bank of America 400 goes green Sunday, Oct. 11 at 12 p.m. ET in Charlotte — the weekend was disrupted by Hurricane Isaias, which even affected the driver lineup.
- Kyle Larson is the +400 favorite, will start on the pole after qualifying was canceled (NASCAR metrics used), and holds a 40-point lead in The Chase.
- Denny Hamlin (+500) — the regular-season champ — has struggled in the postseason but has strong Charlotte history (3rd in spring, won in 2022), so a rebound is possible.
- At Charlotte Motor Speedway thousands gathered for Kyle Busch’s Celebration of Life, where his 11-year-old son Brexton finished the ceremony by doing burnouts in one of Kyle’s Cup cars and standing on the roof to do Kyle’s signature bow.
- Samantha Busch told the crowd Kyle’s story isn’t over, stressing his last years were happy and that their children will carry his legacy as the family moves forward.
- The NASCAR community — including brother Kurt Busch, Joe Gibbs and several drivers — paid tribute, and races will continue to honor him (Ty Gibbs will run an M&Ms tribute scheme at Bristol).
- Standings can flip quickly — Tyler Reddick blew a 100‑point lead and Joey Logano joked that maybe “we’re not as smart as we think.”
- Wins (plus stage sweeps and the fastest lap) can create 60–70 point swings, so getting a victory in the final races is basically essential.
- Several drivers are still mathematically alive, but the realistic field is small — Denny Hamlin is a name to watch — and Kasey Kahne is returning full‑time in 2027, a fun storyline for fans.
- Denny Hamlin — the 2026 regular-season champion — is struggling in The Chase (averaging 35.6 points vs. the 40 he said he needs), used a golf analogy (“play the ball from where it lies”) and now sits about 40 points behind Kyle Larson.
- Big shakeup at RFK: Brad Keselowski and the team couldn’t agree on a contract extension, RFK will buy out his equity, and teammates like Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece are adjusting — Preece will have a chartered car in 2027.
- Superspeedway tweak: Talladega will use the same aero package as Daytona but with the spoiler shortened from 4" to 3.5" (stages set so the last two won’t require fuel stops), aiming to create more opportunities for moves.
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