The Sunoco Drive For The Cup opened with four championship contenders making major statements during NASCAR Saturday racing on August 29 at Seekonk Speedway.

LECUYER EARNS FIRST CAREER WIN; PLAYOFF CONTENDERS STRIKE IN FAST FRIDAY OPENER The Sunoco Drive For The Cup opened Friday night at Seekonk Speedway with championship contenders battling for valuable playoff points and one rising star celebrating a career-first victory. Tobey Lecuyer captured his first Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit win, while Luka Dib added his ninth Bandolero Outlaw victory of the season. Mike Cavallaro, Samantha Sleboda, Mason Tessier and Richie Johns

Seekonk Speedway officials announced today a revised format for the 2026 Sunoco Drive For The Cup championship playoffs. The new format continues to emphasize that every single lap, from race one until the checkered flag, matters more than ever. The 2026 playoff format will include “The Final Four” in each one of Seekonk Speedway’s divisions, who will compete for the championship over the final four weeks of Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday.