The Latest Breaking News from NASCAR

After a photo-finish loss to Ryan Blaney last Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Harvick’s No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford failed post-race inspection and he was disqualified, leaving him with a last-place finish.

NASCAR earlier this week finally announced the completed 2024 Cup schedule. While the new schedule features just one new venue – a June race at the Iowa Speedway short track – there are some significant race date changes that will impact the way the series determines its champion.

While the new schedule features just one new venue next year – a June race at Iowa Speedway – there are some significant race date changes that will impact the way the series determines its champion.

Despite pushback from politicians and downtown residents, the race will be back under new financial terms.

The year will begin with the pre-season exhibition race at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for the third consecutive year, which will be 4 February at 8 p.m. EST. on FOX. The NASCAR Mexico Series will join the event, competing just before the Cup Series race.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference on Tuesday morning to reveal the news.

NASCAR issued a behavioral penalty for both drivers in violation of Sections 4.3 A 4.4 D: NASCAR Member Conduct NASCAR Member Code of Conduct of the Truck Series Rulebook.

Harvick, who was beaten by Blaney by 0.012 seconds in a photo finish Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, was disqualified by NASCAR after officials discovered his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford had unsecured windshield fasteners, which meant an unsecured windshield.

As Sunday’s race wound to a finish, Blaney and Harvick found themselves swapping pushes and the lead.