The Final Lap Weekly: Elliott STRIKES Again! Texas Chaos, Hamlin 2nd AGAIN, Busch Controversy & Watkins Glen Preview!
TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Elliott STRIKES Again! Texas Chaos, Hamlin 2nd AGAIN, Busch Controversy & Watkins Glen Preview!
For Show #900, the guys break down the latest in NASCAR. The NASCAR Cup Series delivered non-stop drama at Texas Motor Speedway, and Chase Elliott is back in championship form with his second win of the season! Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin finishes 2nd AGAIN—is this becoming a trend?
We break down a massive weekend, including Alex Bowman showing signs of a comeback after battling vertigo, and the biggest NASCAR controversy of the week:
Why was Ryan Preece penalized… but Kyle Busch wasn’t?!
Plus, major news drops, including a contract extension for Ryan Blaney, and what it means for the future of the Cup Series.
Looking ahead: We preview the high-speed, high-stakes road course action at Watkins Glen International, where anything can happen when NASCAR turns right AND left!
Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his must-have Fantasy NASCAR picks to help you dominate your league this weekend.
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Ryan Blaney Lands Long-Term Contract Extension With Team Penske
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Did Busch’s Frustration Boil Over On Nemechek in Texas? Questions Arise
Katherine Legge Set For NASCAR Cup Series Return At Watkins Glen
Chase Elliott Holds Off Denny Hamlin For Texas Win On Late-Race Restart