NASCAR's Logano moves into top 3 after Bristol win and F1 heads to historic streets of Baku

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

The Chase

Hollywood Casino 400

Site: Kansas City, Kansas.

Track: Kansas Speedway.

Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 10 a.m., qualifying, 11:05 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).

Last year: Chase Elliott made a last-lap pass in double overtime at Kansas to earn his second victory of the season and advance to the Round of 8.

Last race: Joey Logano took the lead with six laps remaining to earn his 40th career series victory and move into third in the Chase standings, 16 points behind leader Kyle Larson.

Next race: October 4, Las Vegas.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES

The Chase

Last race: Capitalizing on a massive tire advantage, Sheldon Creed won an overtime thriller at Bristol to take an 11-point lead over Justin Allgaier in the series standings.

Next race: October 3, Las Vegas.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

The Chase

Race to Stop Suicide 200

Site: Kansas City, Kansas.

Track: Kansas Speedway.

Race distance: 134 laps, 201 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 5 p.m., qualifying, 6:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 1 p.m. (FS1).

Last year: Carson Hocevar survived last-lap contact with Layne Riggs and scraped the wall but kept his truck straight to earn the victory while Riggs was later disqualified.

Last race: Jake Garcia passed Stewart Friesen on the inside with 20 laps remaining and led 104 laps to earn his first career series victory in his 94th start.

Next race: October 9, Concord, North Carolina

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA 1

Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Site: Baku, Azerbaijan.

Track: Baku City Circuit.

Race distance: 51 laps. 190 miles.

Schedule: Thursday, practice, 4:30 a.m., practice, 8 a.m.; Friday, practice, 4:30 a.m., qualifying, 8 a.m.; Saturday, race, 7 a.m. (APPLE TV).

Last year: Max Verstappen led all 51 laps from pole for a dominant victory at Baku, while championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out on the opening lap.

Last race: Kimi Antonelli took advantage of a virtual safety car to jump Lando Norris in the pits, then passed Charles Leclerc on Lap 48 for the win and an 81-point championship lead.

Next race: October 4, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Online: http://www.formula1.com

NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Last race: Scott McLaughlin won the season finale while Alex Palou secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.

Next race: Season has concluded.

Online: http://www.indycar.com

NHRA DRAG RACING

NHRA Nationals at The Rock

Site: Rockingham, North Carolina.

Track: Rockingham Dragway.

Race distance: 1/4 mile.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 2 p.m., qualifying, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 11 a.m.

Next race: October 4, Madison, Illinois.

Online: http://www.nhra.com

WORLD OF OUTLAWS

WORLD OF OUTLAWS KING OF THE ARCH

WORLD OF OUTLAWS NASHVILLE WEST SHOWDOWN

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WORLD OF OUTLAWS TOYOTA RACING BATTLE ON THE BEACH PRESENTED BY ARP

Next race: October 2- 3.

Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com

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