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Alpha Prime Racing Eyes Daytona 500 Breakout in 2026

Team shows promise after Daytona 500 efforts, building momentum for potential breakout season.

Joey Logano Sets New NASCAR Drafting Track Record

Penske driver becomes first to lead laps in 20 straight drafting races

Hamlin Delivers Harsh Reality Check on Earnhardt Jr.'s Superspeedway Dream

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin explains why the aerodynamics of Next Gen cars make Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s vision for superspeedway racing a major challenge.

Austin Hill Balances Cup Series Ambition with O'Reilly Auto Parts Wins

The Richard Childress Racing driver discusses his future plans and compares his career path to that of Justin Allgaier.

AMA Hall of Famer George Barber Passes at 85

Founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, dies at 85.

Tyler Reddick wins 2026 Daytona 500 with record-setting lap leaders

The 68th running of the Great American Race saw a new mark for most drivers leading laps.

Bubba Wallace left disappointed with top-10 result after dominating the 2026 Daytona 500

The 25-year-old Wallace from Mobile, Alabama, led a race-high 40 of 200 laps and won the second stage before being shuffled to 10th place in his ninth Daytona 500 start.

Austin Hill's secret to Daytona dominance

The NASCAR driver shares his strategy for beating the competition at the superspeedway

Jimmie Johnson to End NASCAR Driving Career After 2027 Daytona 500

Seven-time Cup champion says the passion to compete is gone as he shifts focus to building Legacy Motor Club.

NASCAR Legend Mark Martin Criticizes Team Owners Over Lack of Practice Sessions

Martin says owners don't want to spend money on extra practice, putting younger drivers at a disadvantage.

Daytona 500 Evolves From Raw Speed to Survival

NASCAR's biggest race is now more about avoiding crashes than pure horsepower.

William Byron Aims for Historic Daytona 500 Three-Peat Win

NASCAR driver William Byron looks to become the first to win the Daytona 500 three years in a row.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Blames NASCAR Teams for Fuel-Saving Tactics

Earnhardt says teams, not NASCAR, are responsible for the rise of fuel-saving strategies that have frustrated fans.

FOX Debuts New NASCAR Graphics Package During Daytona 500 Practice

The updated package features bold names, colored numbers, and improved driver profiles.

NASCAR Plans Major Upgrades for Talladega Superspeedway

Renovations aim to modernize facilities and enhance fan experience for future marquee events.

NASCAR Announces Major Renovations to Talladega Superspeedway

The iconic Alabama racetrack will undergo significant upgrades to improve fan experience and year-round viability.

NASCAR Launches 'America, Start Your Engines' Ad to Embrace Rugged Identity

The new ad contrasts NASCAR's blue-collar culture with Formula One's elite reputation.

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