Qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was canceled due to inclement weather and persistent rain showers throughout the day at Kansas Speedway.
The three-time Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led 93 of 500 laps and went from fourth to first in a single lap during a nine-lap shootout to notch his third Cup victory of 2026 under the lights at Thunder Valley.
The 2020 Truck Series champion from Alpine, California, used fresh tires and the inside lane to fend off the field during an overtime shootout and notch his second O'Reilly victory in the Chase at Thunder Valley.
The 21-year-old Garcia from Monroe, Georgia, led 104 of 250-scheduled laps and persevered through a fuel-only pit stop prior to the final stage period to become the 129th competitor to win in the Truck division.
The reigning two-time Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, led 80 of 247 over-scheduled laps and survived two overtime shootouts along with 18 caution periods to score his first Cup victory since May 2025.
The reigning O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion from Menlo Park, California, led 70 of 180-scheduled laps and executed a race-winning pass with 16 laps remaining to notch his first victory since the 2025 finale and establish his championship-defensive run.
Nearly 12 Hours of On-Track Competition Featured Three Endurance Races, Support Sprints and Qualifying for All Eight Run Groups Ahead of Saturday's Classic 24-Hour Race
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta powered to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, staying in the championship hunt to open this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
The penultimate round of the 2026 Flo Night In America Championship with the Super Dirt Late Models was held Friday night with night 1 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia.