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Kvapil Wins First O'Reilly Indy, JR Sweeps Top Four

26 sourcesUpdated Jul 26, 2026

Carson Kvapil won his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Ross Chastain by 0.643 seconds with 22 laps to go and holding off teammate Justin Allgaier. JR Motorsports swept the top four for the first time in series history, contributing to the team's 14th victory of the season and six different drivers winning. Kvapil celebrated emotionally, thanking team principals Dale Earnhardt Jr., LW Miller and Kelley Miller. Earlier that weekend, Caden Kvapil won the Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway, the second leg of the Virginia Triple Crown, highlighting Kvapil’s versatility. With two races remaining before the Chase, Indianapolis results solidified JR Motorsports' dominance and momentum toward Iowa Speedway. The race underscored the team’s ongoing postseason push and broader success this season.

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Norris Takes Pole as Penalties Shape Hungary

Leclerc led FP1 at the Hungaroring with a 1:19.075, beating Verstappen and Hamilton as Ferrari set the early pace before Leclerc suffered a late reliability issue. Aston Martin’s heavy upgrade package drew attention for mixed results, including Lance Stroll’s suspension problem, while teams used the session to run rookies in place of regular drivers.

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Norris Wins Hungaroring as Penalties Reshape

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“Photos: Caden Kvapil wins 18th Hampton Heat”

The Virginian-Pilot · Jul 26, 2026

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“Kvapil gets first career O’Reilly victory in Indianapolis”

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“Caden Kvapil takes the 2nd leg of the Virginia Triple Crown”

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The Virginian-PilotLean LeftPhotos: Caden Kvapil wins 18th Hampton Heat

KXRM - Colorado Springs NewsCenterKvapil gets first career O’Reilly victory in Indianapolis

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Eight Drivers Compete in National Driving Championship

Canada's 2026 National Driving Championship weekend kicks off with the Driver Showcase featuring eight drivers and live coverage ahead of the July 26 final at Clinton Raceway, where the champion will earn a spot at the 2027 World Driving Championship; the event promises behind-the-scenes access and driver reflections. The inaugural Junior National Driving Championship runs July 25 at Clinton Raceway as part of the weekend, bringing together young harness racing talents from Maritime Minis and Ontario Young Guns to determine Canada's first junior champion through a morning heats series and a Championship Final.

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