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• Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal
A familiar name may be introduced at the 2031 Daytona 500 when Keelan Harvick will be old enough to enter “The Great American Race” his father won 24 years ago. Toyota Racing Development said Monday it has signed the 13-year-old third-generation driver to a long-term deal as Kevin Harvick's son has fully committed to a NASCAR career. “My main goal is to be just like my Dad and just try to make i...2026
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• Daytona Champ Tyler Reddick: I Was 'Sick to My Stomach' Following 2025 Season

Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick opened up about how he overcame his underwhelming 2025 season to win The Great American Race....2026
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks down massive Justin Allgaier, Denny Hamlin Daytona 500 wreck

Justin Allgaier, making just his second Daytona 500 start since 2015, spent three laps out front in Sunday’s 68th running of the Great American Race. Allgaier was also self-admittedly at fault for causing the Lap 124 wreck which collected 20 drivers....2026
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• History suggests the Autotrader 400 will go through this Hendrick Motorsports duo

After a record-setting Daytona 500 saw Tyler Reddick pick up the first win in the "Great American Race," the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for another drafting-style track on Sunday....2026
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• Can Tyler Reddick Build on His Daytona 500 Win in the 2026 NASCAR Season?

After a dramatic start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series with a victory at The Great American Race, the story for Tyler Reddick is now about momentum, resilience, and whether he can turn a breakthrough win into a serious championship run....2026
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• Bringing the Heat: Todd Gordon Dishes on Daytona Driving and Fuel Saving

MRN and Sirius XM Radio’s Todd Gordon joins Trey Lyle to look back at all of the action during the Great American Race....2026
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• 'I want that to change': Ryan Blaney dishes on fuel-saving at superspeedways

Sunday's Daytona 500 delivered an exciting final lap that saw Tyler Reddick escape multiple crashes to claim his first win in the "Great American Race....2026
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• If Brad Keselowski Is Out For The 500, Who Should Replace Him In The No.6?

Unfortunately, Brad Keselowski has suffered an injury on a skiing trip and needed surgery on his now broken leg. Right now, the timeline of his recovery is unknown, and at 38, with the Great American Race two months away....2025
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• Daytona 500 2025: Ryan Preece walks away from another terrifying Daytona crash

Ryan Preece went airborne in the closing laps of the 2025 Daytona 500 After extensive weather delays, the 67th running of the Daytona 500 finally came to an end hours after it began, with William Byron taking the Great American Race for the second year in a row. But one of the major moments from this season’s Daytona 500 was a scary crash involving Ryan Preece, coming in the closing laps. With the...2025
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• William Byron wins 2024 DAYTONA 500

William Byron wins 2024 DAYTONA 500 Hendrick Motorsports Finishes 1-2 William Byron was victorious in the 2024 DAYTONA 500 – 40 years to the day that Hendrick Motorsports made its first NASCAR Cup Series start in 1984. Precious cargo 🏆 pic.twitter.com/3MJZrCLJtS— William Byron (@WilliamByron) February 20, 2024 Byron took the white flag at Daytona International Speedway and se...2024
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• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 thanks to a timely push

The 65th annual "Great American Race" ended under caution after a crash took out several cars on lap 212, and a video review confirmed Stenhouse's victory....2023
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• Commercial breakdown: 2023 Bluegreen Vacations Duel Races
On Thursday evening, the NASCAR Cup Series came one step closer to the Great American Race on Sunday, with the running of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel Races. The races were neither caution-filled crash fests, nor trains of cars running in a single line. There were pretty sure bets, and lucky surprises. Of course, there were […]...2023
• Video: Looking back on the final NASCAR race on the beach

Daytona International Speedway has been a fixture on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule since 1959, and is the site of 'The Great American Race.'The 63rd running of the Daytona 500 took place Sunday, February 14th. Michael McDowell claimed a shock victory after Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski crashed in a dramatic last-lap crash. But this week echoes back to the true origins of NASCAR ...Keep rea...2021
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• Joe Gibbs apologizes for celebrating Denny Hamlin’s Daytona 500 win
Joe Gibbs apologized on Monday night for celebrating Denny Hamlin’s Daytona 500 win, which looked inappropriate in light of Ryan Newman’s crash. Newman crashed near the finish line of the race and his car flipped over and caught fire. Gibbs, whose Joe Gibbs Racing team saw driver Denny Hamlin win “The Great American Race” for the second year in a row, celebrated the victory. He later apologized, s...2020
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• Cup Season Begins On Note Of Optimism
By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer RacinToday.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The grandest stage in stock car racing and its annual Great American Race received plenty of presidential treatment on Sunday. And as choreography and scripts go, the ......2020
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• All of the crashes from the 2019 Daytona 500

It was a wild day at Daytona. Relive all of the crashes from the 2019 running of the Great American Race, from RIcky Stenhouse's early move that cost Bubba Wallace, among others, to William Byron's ability to make it through two big, late crashes before a third took him out -- and, of course, The Big One that cost 21 drivers a chance at crossing the finish line....2019
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• Corey LaJoie’s primary sponsor for 2024 Daytona 500 to be Chili’s

Corey LaJoie is set for the Daytona 500 in February, and the driver with big expectations for himself will have a pretty sweet sponsor for the event. On Tuesday, LaJoie’s team — Spire Motorsports — took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to reveal their sponsor for The Great American Race, and it’ll be the restaurant chain Chili’s adorning the car....2024
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• David Ragan Taking KFC for another Fast Ride in No. 34 Ford for Season-Opening Daytona 500
David Ragan will bring a familiar face to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' season-opening Daytona 500. The iconic image of Colonel Harlan Sanders will return to the No. 34 Ford Fusion as KFC and Front Row Motorsports team up for one of racing's biggest events Feb. 22 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. As NASCAR celebrates the 57th annual running of the "Great American Race," KFC...2015
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" The NASCAR Cup Series campaign begins in earnest with the 68th running of the “Great American Race,” the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb."

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"JR Motorsports has entered reigning Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier into next month‘s season-opening “Great American Race” in a Chevrolet […]"

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"Daytona 500 weather FAQ: How rain could affect the 'Great American Race'"

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"Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon came away frustrated while Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana had a great time in The Great American Race."

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"Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 program and The Money Team Racing’s Number 50 Chevrolet are viable options for Castroneves, should he attempt to qualify for the Great American Race."

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"Upon qualifying for The Great American Race, the event will mark Gragson‘s NASCAR Cup Series debut, and it will come at the same venue where the […]"

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"Gibbs, whose Joe Gibbs Racing team saw driver Denny Hamlin win “The Great American Race” for the second year in a row, celebrated the victory."

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"17, a race that Newman was triumphant in 2008 and Jack Roush has two wins in the “Great American Race” (2008 and 2012) that came at the hands of Kenseth."

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"Check in here for live updates, highlights and results from the 60th running of The Great American Race."

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"Two years ago, Sunday's winner went home without driving in the Great American Race."

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"Michael Waltrip will attempt to make his 30th consecutive Daytona 500 start with the 58th running of The Great American Race on Feb."

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"The multi-platinum country artists will headline the pre-race show for the 58th running of the 'Great American Race."

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"Multi-platinum award-winning, American rock star Kid Rock will perform the Daytona 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show, the prelude to the 57th annual “Great American Race” on Sunday, Feb."

• History suggests the Autotrader 400 will go through this Hendrick Motorsports duo
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• NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Daytona)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Daytona) Winners: Tyler Reddick (Cup); Austin Hill (O'Reilly Series); Chandler Smith (Trucks) plus Gio Ruggerio (ARCA) NASCAR Cup Tyler Reddick Triumphs in 68th running of Daytona 500 Tyler Reddick waited for the last possible moment to make his move – and it paid off with victory in Sunday’s 68th running of the Daytona 500. In the final 500 yards of th...2026
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• Preece Power: RFK Racing Dominates Final Practice Ahead Of The Great American Race

Final practice for the Daytona 500 rarely draws attention, but it always matters. Teams use the session to confirm balance, evaluate how their cars behave in the draft, and ensure no late‑breaking issues surface before the biggest race of the year....2026
• Weekend Preview: William Byron ready to try for unprecedented DAYTONA 500 three-peat

William Byron doesn‘t think he‘s the best driver in the NASCAR Cup Series garage at drafting on superspeedways. That said, the driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has been good enough to win consecutive DAYTONA 500s. He‘ll try for an unprecedent third straight victory in the Great American Race on Sunday (2:30 p.m. […]...2026
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• The Daytona 500 King: Which NASCAR Manufacturer Rules the Crown Jewel?
The Daytona 500 is the most prestigious race NASCAR has to offer. Here are the cars that have dominated “The Great American Race” over the years....2026
• William Byron wins 2024 DAYTONA 500
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• Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2024 Daytona 500
Garrett Cook advises you on which drivers to wager on for the famed Great American Race. Source...2024
• Kyle Larson is 12/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
5 KYLE LARSON Age: 30 (July 31, 1992) Hometown: Elk Grove, California Resides: Mooresville, North Carolina Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels Standings: 7th (2022) No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 RECAPPING THE CLASH: For two conse...2023
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• Chase Elliott is 13/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing in the DAYTONA 500: "This is a tough race. A tough race to be in position (to win). I feel like you can do all the right things and it still does not go your way. Hopefully, this is the year we can get it done. We’ve had a few good opportunities at it in the past, but it just hasn’t gone in our favor so far."Alan Gustafso...2023
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• Cup Garage Spotlight: Fresh faces in new places

Much like the shuffling of a deck of cards, several drivers in the offseason made moves to different organizations, here is a quick look at some of the changes that took place and who to look for this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.23XI Racing tapped Tyler Reddick to pilot the No. 45 Toyota, alongside his teammate Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 Toyota this season. The organization will also be expan...2023
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• NASCAR Cup Daytona 500 Schedule Update

#NASCAR Cup Daytona 500 Schedule Update Moved One Hour Earlier To 1:30 p.m. ET The start time for Sunday’s Daytona 500 has been moved one hour earlier because of the threat of inclement weather. NASCAR officials made the schedule adjustment Saturday, coordinating with Daytona International Speedway and TV partners for an official program start at 1:30 p.m. ET (FOX, MRN Radio, HBO Max...2026
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• Double The Money: 2026 Daytona 200 Winner To Pocket $50,000

Double The Money: 2026 Daytona 200 Winner To Pocket $50,000 The Points-Paying 2026 Daytona 200 Will Feature A Purse Of $250,000 One of the newest traditions for winners of the Daytona 200 in recent years is participation in the Daytona Champions Program during the DAYTONA 500 weekend. Daytona International Speedway and MotoAmerica have joined forces to elevate the 2026 Daytona 200 to new heights, ...2026
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• #NASCAR to Announce New Championship Format

#NASCAR to Announce New Championship Format Ricky Stenhouse Confirms on Fox and Friends NASCAR confirmed on Thursday afternoon that they have scheduled a press conference "to announce the championship format for the 2026 season and beyond", bringing an end to the modern format after 12 years. That announcement is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET at NASCAR...2026
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• Team Penske's dominant day at Daytona comes up empty

There were points in Sunday's Daytona 500 where it almost seemed impossible to see any car not from Roger Penske's three-car stable win the "Great American Race."...2025
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• Daytona 500 2025: Ryan Preece walks away from another terrifying Daytona crash
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• Hélio Castroneves’ Daytona 500 starting spot, explained

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Thanks to a new NASCAR rule, former Indianapolis 500 champion Hélio Castroneves is in the field for the Daytona 500 The 67th installment of the Great American Race gets underway later today, and thanks to a rule change implemented by NASCAR ahead of the 2025 season, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner has a chance to make motorsports history. Last mont...2025
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• Daytona 500 2025: Starting grid, storylines, how to watch and more

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images The Great American Race is back for 2025, and here is what you need to know The Great American Race is here. The 67th running of the Daytona 500 is later today, as NASCAR’s 2025 campaign roars into full gear at Daytona International Speedway. The headline for today? Weather. With rain in the forecast for later in the day the start time for the Daytona 50...2025
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• 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff predictions

By Dustin Albino The three-month wait is finally over. It‘s officially Daytona 500 race week, with the Great American Race kicking off the 2025 NASCAR season in style. Points are on the line in Thursday evening‘s twin Duel races, which could pay dividends throughout the regular season. While winning is optimal, points do matter. Such […]...2025
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• William Byron wins 2024 DAYTONA 500
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• Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal
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• Can Tyler Reddick Build on His Daytona 500 Win in the 2026 NASCAR Season?
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• Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

Tyler Reddick waited for the last possible moment to make his move—and it paid off with victory in Sunday‘s 68th running of the DAYTONA 500. In the final 500 yards of the Great American Race, Reddick got a welcome push from teammate Riley Herbst, muscled his way past Chase Elliott and powered his No. 45 […]...2026
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• Tyler Reddick Steals The WIN In A Thrilling, Last‑Lap Daytona 500 Upset
The Great American Race has broken hearts for decades, but on this unforgettable Sunday, it delivered Tyler Reddick the moment of his life. In a finish that felt ripped from a Hollywood script, Reddick stormed past Chase Elliott coming off Turn 4 and snatched his first Daytona 500 victory in a blur of sparks, smoke, and disbelief....2026
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• Joey Logano and Chase Elliott Win Duel Races

Joey Logano and Chase Elliott Win Duel Races #NASCAR Casey Mears, BJ McLeod Claim Final Daytona 500 Spots Joey Logano won the fourth America 250 Florida Duel of his career on Thursday night to secure a third-place starting spot in Sunday’s Daytona 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). “Just a lot of teamwork all the way through,” Logano said of the win...2026
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• Comedian Nate Bargatze Named Grand Marshal for 2026 DAYTONA 500

Comedian Nate Bargatze Named Grand Marshal for 2026 DAYTONA 500 “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” to help kick off The Great American Race in advance of the theatrical release of his family-friendly comedy “The Breadwinner” Daytona International Speedway today announced that acclaimed comedian, actor, creator and best-selling touring artist Nate Bargatze will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 6...2026
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• Double The Money: 2026 Daytona 200 Winner To Pocket $50,000
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• Daytona International Speedway Dignitaries

Daytona International Speedway Dignitaries Kurt Russell (Pace Car Driver) Miranda Lambert (Pre-Race Show); Air Force Thunderbirds (Flyover) Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American ...2026
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• NASCAR Cup Series carries season-opening momentum to Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. – While last weekend‘s 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season-opening DAYTONA 500 provided all the drama expected of The Great American race, fans have every reason to anticipate the same sort of high-excitement in Sunday‘s Ambetter Health 400 (3 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Last year‘s […]...2025
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• Florida Georgia Line to perform 2016 Daytona 500 pre-race show
The multi-platinum country artists will headline the pre-race show for the 58th running of the 'Great American Race.'...2015
• Danica crashes at practice; will she miss the Daytona 500, too? (VIDEO)
Danica Patrick crashes during Daytona 500 practice on Wednesday, putting her at the back of the field for Thursday's qualifier race and making her road to getting into the Great American Race quite a difficult one....2015
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• Star power: The Daytona 500 brings out big celebrities
Each year, the Daytona 500 brings out some of the biggest celebrities from the world of Hollywood, politics and the recording industry. Take a look back at some of those big names that have taken in The Great American Race....2015
• One year later: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2014 Daytona 500 win in photos
Relive Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s dramatic victory in the 2014 Daytona 500, his second win in the 'Great American Race.' ...2015
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• Kurt Busch's transformation from troubled to Daytona 500 champ seems complete
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• Michael Waltrip to attempt to make 30th straight Daytona 500 start
Michael Waltrip will attempt to make his 30th consecutive Daytona 500 start with the 58th running of The Great American Race on Feb. 21.Waltrip, who won the 500 in 2001 and 2003 with Dale Earnhardt Inc., announced on Twitter that he will compete at Daytona for BK Racing.Waltrip, a FOX NASCAR analyst and winner of four Sprint Cup Series races in 781 starts, is making a cameo appearance for the smal...2016
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• Chase Elliott wins the pole for the 59th Daytona 500
The front row has been set for the 59th edition of the Great American Race....2017
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• David Ragan overcomes wreck to race into Daytona 500
Front Row Motorsports' David Ragan spun early in his Budweiser Duel and came back to race his way into The Great American Race. However, he was not the only driver to surprise the field by racing into Sunday's Daytona 500....2015
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• 2017 Daytona 500: Vegas odds, key stats, sleepers, fantasy drivers to watch
A guide to everything you need to know for Sunday's Great American Race....2017

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• How to Watch the 2026 NASCAR Daytona 500 Today: Full Broadcast Schedule and TV Info for The Great American Race
The 2026 Daytona 500 is here. Get race time, TV coverage, streaming details, top drivers, and everything you need to know....2026
• Preece Power: RFK Racing Dominates Final Practice Ahead Of The Great American Race
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• NASCAR Cup Daytona 500 Schedule Update
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• Joey Logano and Chase Elliott Win Duel Races
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• Official starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500

Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green flag in this Sunday's Daytona 500, driving the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Chase Briscoe will join him on the front row for 'The Great American Race' after these two topped qualifying on Wednesday.But after the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, which were won by Joey Logano and Chase Elliott, we now know the starting positions for the ...K...2026
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• NASCAR 2026 Daytona 500: Starting Lineup for the 68th Great American Race
Kyle Busch will lead the Daytona 500 field as 41 drivers gear up for the 68th running of the legendary NASCAR race on Sunday....2026
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• Casey Mears, Garage 66 play spoiler in making Daytona 500 field

By Dustin Albino DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Casey Mears will get to experience the thrill of race day morning at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the 68th running of the “Great American Race.” It‘s something he never thought would come again. After slotting in 43rd during Daytona 500 qualifying on Wednesday evening, Mears knew it […]...2026
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• Commercial breakdown: 2026 America 250 Florida Duels at Daytona

On Thursday evening, the line up for the Great American Race was finalized at Daytona International Speedway. The weather was good, the races were entertaining, and the A-Post Flaps we learned about during pre-race festivities did a fine job keeping the cars grounded. The sponsors made their pitches to the fans in the form of […]...2026
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• Daytona 500 final field set: Full starting order revealed for NASCAR Cup Series season-opener

Single-car qualifying came and went, the Duels have been fought, and now all that remains is The Great American Race itself. The Daytona 500 will have to wait until Sunday, but the full starting order has officially been set following all the Speedweek action....2026