TC Daily Pit Stop: The Final Lap Weekly Podcast: Preece Wins Wild Clash; Roval Axed; and Hamlin's Shoulder Injury
TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, February 6, 2026
The Final Lap: Preece Wins Bowman Gray! Hamlin & ROVAL News
The Final Lap Weekly is back, and this week, Toby and Kerry break down an emotional win for Ryan Preece in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, a twice-postponed race that seemingly would not end.
They also talk about the news of the week, including Denny Hamlin’s reveal that he suffered a torn right shoulder while digging through the rubble of the housefire that claimed the life of his father, Dennis, in the offseason.
Another topic discussed is the removal of the Charlotte ROVAL from the schedule. Was the time right to get rid of the polarizing track layout?
Enjoy the show!
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NASCAR Headlines
Carson Hocevar Signs Long-Term Contract Extension with Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports announced a long-term contract extension which will keep Carson Hocevar behind the wheel of the No. 77 Chevrolet, “into the next decade.” While terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, the phrasing of into the next decade indicates the deal is at least a four-year commitment, a rarity in the world of NASCAR.
“It’s a pretty big moment for our company to announce an extension with Carson [Hocevar] that takes us out for multiple years,” said Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports. “It’s not just about knowing he’ll be here with us for the long haul, but it gives our sponsors and competition group the foresight to make their own plans knowing he’s in the seat of the No. 77 as far as we can see.”
Hocevar will also contest a total of 13 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events in 2026 behind the wheel of the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado.
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Other NASCAR Headlines:
Progressive Returns As Sponsor for Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026
Onin Staffing Joins HYAK Motorsports for Two-Race Sponsorship
Cleetus McFarland to Join Niece for Daytona Truck Race Pending NASCAR Approval
Ryan Preece Grinds His Way to Win in Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Josh Berry, Austin Cindric Advance to Cook Out Clash After Epic Battle
Denny Hamlin Racing with Re-Aggravated Shoulder Injury in 2026
Gio Ruggiero Returns to JGR in 2026; Making O’Reilly Debut at Daytona
Charlotte Motor Speedway Officially Axes ROVAL for 2026 NASCAR Season
2026 Paint Schemes
Paint schemes for the 2026 NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series season are flying in quickly as the season quickly approaches. Keep up with the latest paint scheme reveals with TobyChristie.com’s handy Paint Scheme Database.