Former NASCAR Winner Back Behind the Wheel After Six-Year Hiatus
What’s Happening? NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner Spencer Gallagher is returning to racing action for the first time since his 2018…
The 2026 NASCAR Rumor Mill is starting to heat up, as a new rumor names not only Dodge’s first NASCAR team as part of its return to NASCAR but the team’s driver as well. Here’s what we know so far.
According to the nascarrumornostalgia Instagram account, Dodge has found its first team in preparation for its rumored 2026 return to NASCAR.
The account, which has a mixed history of sharing rumors that turned out to be both true and false, claims that GMS Racing, once a staple of the Craftsman Truck Series, will return in 2025 with the RAM Trucks brand. GMS, a team closely associated with Chevrolet, closed after the 2023 season. The Daily Downforce has heard the same from reliable sources close to the team.
The team’s return would mark a resurgence for one of the series most storied franchises. During its eight-year run in the Truck Series, GMS Racing won 45 races and two Championships. The team also gave names like Justin Haley, Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, and Rajah Caruth their first full-time rides in the Truck Series.
Furthermore, the poster claims that Spencer Gallagher, the son of Maury Gallagher, the former owner of GMS and former part-owner of Legacy Motor Club, will drive the truck. Gallagher, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series winner, has 60 career Truck Series starts and 120 total National Series starts but has not started a race since 2018.
What’s Happening? NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner Spencer Gallagher is returning to racing action for the first time since his 2018…
This rumor seems to have some weight to it. It comes hot off the heels of the news that Gallagher will return to ARCA Menards Series action this weekend at Rockingham. The 35-year-old will make this start with Chevrolet’s Sigma Performance Services team and will make subsequent starts at Talladega, Kansas, and Charlotte.
The only question left could center around why GMS would cut their long-term association with Chevrolet.
Well, since GMS’ closure, Spire Motorsports, who purchased Kyle Busch Motorsports, and McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, are considered the top teams representing the bowtie brand, and perhaps Dodge could make the team more prominent in its return.
Brakehard has even suggested that he has heard about this rumor, stating that there is more to come on X.
As with any rumor in the NASCAR industry, approach this one carefully. While some rumors come true, others contain only a small amount of the truth or are proven completely false.
The potential return of Dodge and Ram to NASCAR is one of the sport’s most notable ongoing stories. Most reports suggest that Ram will return to the Truck Series in 2026. A return to the Truck Series is made much easier as it runs a spec Ilmor engine.
The brand will have to design a body style rather than an engine program for the series. However, Dodge will have much more to do for the Cup Series. Currently, a Dodge return to the top level of NASCAR is rumored for 2027 or 2028.
There is no confirmation from NASCAR nor Stellantis on a return to the sport, despite multiple reports from reliable sources.
What’s Happening? More information has emerged suggesting that Dodge is, in fact, headed back to NASCAR in the coming years. This…
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As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway, The Daily Downforce is once again tracking how fans feel about race broadcasts throughout the year, just as we did last year. This ratings tracker exists to capture fan feedback in a clear, consistent way across the entire season for each TV partner.
After each Cup Series race weekend, we will post a fan poll asking one simple question: “How would you rate this weekend’s Cup Series broadcast?” And fans can vote and comment based on their overall viewing experience. This article will be updated weekly with the most recent race’s numbers added to the tracker.
Participation is quick and open to everyone.
| Week | Network | Race | Votes | Good | Average | Bad | Source |
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| 1 | FOX | Bowman Gray Clash | 368 | 16% | 43% | 42% | Check the Poll HERE |
| 2 | FOX | Daytona 500 | 989 | 42% | 46% | 12% | Check the Poll HERE |
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A new trailer revealed that NASCAR will be a part of The Crew Motorfest’s upcoming free season 9 update.
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Denny Hamlin defends Riley Herbst, Brad Keselowski is furious, and Kyle Busch leaves everyone debating what it means to truly compete for a Daytona 500. The final lap at Daytona International Speedway sparked multiple completely different controversies that say a lot about modern superspeedway racing.
At superspeedways, instinct rules everything. Herbst reacted late, Keselowski paid the price, and Hamlin backed his guy. Meanwhile, Busch lifted from 25th, avoided the wreck, and gained ten spots, a move that looks smart in hindsight but could have backfired badly. In a new points-heavy format, are drivers thinking differently? We break down both moments, what they really mean, and whether everyone involved might actually have a point. Plus, early Cup Series power rankings to wrap it up.
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