NASCAR Truck Series Drivers Compete in Daytona Race

The Fresh from Florida 250 featured intense action on the track.

Feb. 14, 2026 at 7:47am

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The NASCAR Truck Series drivers took to the track at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night for the Fresh from Florida 250 race. The event featured intense on-track action, with drivers like Michael McDowell, Ty Majeski, and Carson Hocevar battling it out. There were also some crashes, including incidents involving Garrett Mitchell and Tony Stewart.

Why it matters

The NASCAR Truck Series is an important part of the overall NASCAR ecosystem, providing a platform for up-and-coming drivers to showcase their talents. Races at iconic tracks like Daytona are always highly anticipated events that draw significant interest from motorsports fans.

The details

The Fresh from Florida 250 saw the Truck Series drivers navigating the high-banked Daytona oval, with close-quarters racing and several incidents throughout the event. Veteran drivers like McDowell and Stewart were involved in crashes, while younger talents like Majeski and Hocevar were in the mix at the front of the field.

  • The race took place on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway.

The players

Michael McDowell

A veteran NASCAR driver who competes full-time in the Cup Series.

Ty Majeski

A rising star in the Truck Series, known for his success in late model racing.

Carson Hocevar

A young Truck Series driver who has shown promise in his early career.

Garrett Mitchell

A Truck Series driver who was involved in a crash during the race.

Tony Stewart

A legendary NASCAR driver who was also involved in a crash during the event.

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What they’re saying

“It was a wild race out there, with a lot of close calls and some big crashes. But that's what makes Daytona so exciting - you never know what's going to happen.”

— Michael McDowell, NASCAR Truck Series Driver

The takeaway

The Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona showcased the thrilling and unpredictable nature of NASCAR Truck Series racing, with veteran drivers and up-and-coming talents battling it out on the iconic superspeedway.