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On YouTubeGio Ruggiero News / Total Apex Sports / February 8
JGR Taps Gio Ruggiero for High‑Stakes Daytona Opener in No. 19 Toyota
The youth movement within Toyota Racing Development has been one of the sport’s strongest pipelines, but sometimes the calendar doesn’t keep up with the talent.
Corey Heim News / Auto Racing Daily / February 8
NASCAR Cup: Corey Heim in 23XI car for 12 races 
Reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim doesn’t have a full-time ride for 2026, but he is slated to drive the No. 67 Toyota in 12 NASCAR Cup Series races for 23XI Racing, including the already-announced season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb.
Matt Kenseth News / The SportsRush / February 8
'I Took Personal': Matt Kenseth Still Not Over Brian France’s Comments About Cup Championship
Matt Kenseth’s 2003 Cup Series championship was a turning point in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series. It led to the traditional full-season championship points format being axed and made way for the Chase format to be born.
The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz
How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / February 8
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Latest NASCAR Recruit Not Feeling Any Pressure Running for the Legendary Driver
Rajah Caruth is the next man up at the Xfinity Series level, filling the vacancy left behind as Connor Zilisch advances to the NASCAR Cup Series after a near-perfect rookie season and a runner-up points finish.
Chase Elliott News / Yardbarker / February 7
Chase Elliott's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses
In 10 Daytona 500 starts, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 21-time Cup Series winner Chase Elliott has been unable to do something his father, Bill, did twice — win the Daytona 500.
Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / February 8
'I’ve Spent A Lot of Money': Kyle Larson Does Not Want Youngest Son to Race Due to the Expenses Involved
Kyle Larson, a two-time NASCAR Cup champion, understands the struggles that go into building a racing career and the cost that comes with climbing that ladder.
Ryan Blaney News / Yardbarker / February 7
Ryan Blaney's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses
In just 11 Daytona 500 starts, Ryan Blaney has already figured out several heartbreaking ways to lose the "Great American Race."
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 7
Brad Keselowski's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses
Brad Keselowski is a 36-time NASCAR Cup Series winner and the 2012 series champion, but he's never won NASCAR's greatest race.
Kyle Busch News / Yardbarker / February 7
Kyle Busch's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses
Despite winning 63 NASCAR Cup Series races and two championships, NASCAR's greatest prize has always eluded Kyle Busch.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 7
Why 2026 Daytona 500 qualifying will be unpredictable
For over a decade, NASCAR teams rolled into Daytona Beach, Florida, expecting to see a Chevrolet on the pole for the Daytona 500.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 7
Statistic shows why Team Penske should be favored in the Daytona 500
It's not just the eye test that favors the Penske trio going into the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15.
Ryan Preece News / Athlon Sports / February 7
This is NASCAR's Feel-Good Story ahead of the Daytona 500
NASCAR is beautiful because it can create many stars, both likely and unlikely. Ryan Preece is not the most unlikely of stars, but he seems to be generating the most buzz in the lead-up to Daytona.
Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / February 7
Kevin Harvick levels criticism at NASCAR officiating at The Clash: ‘It turned into a shitshow’
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick didn’t mince words when assessing the officiating decisions during the rain-impacted Clash at Bowman Gray on Wednesday.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / February 7
'Love Is Every day': Amy Earnhardt Shares Her Low-Key Valentine’s Day Tradition With Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt have been together since 2009, and as a couple, they have celebrated their fair share of Valentine’s Days. With two daughters to care for now, they approach the occasion in a low-key way, choosing presence over ceremony and familiarity over grand displays.
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 7
'Maybe These Guys Aren’t Lying to Me': Connor Zilisch Realizes the Task Ahead of First Cup Season
Connor Zilisch stepped onto the NASCAR Cup Series stage for the first time as a full-time driver during the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and the experience immediately clarified what veterans across the garage had long described.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 7
Denny Hamlin Downplays Significance of Chris Gabehart Leaving Joe Gibbs Racing
Chris Gabehart’s presence in Denny Hamlin’s garage was a major confidence boost. He was instrumental to the team’s success, which is why his exit, confirmed in early December 2025, was widely seen as a move that could affect Hamlin’s 2026 season.
Ryan Preece News / The SportsRush / February 7
'I Didn’t Ever Think It’d Be This Damn Hard': Ryan Preece Still Feeling Raw After Emotional Win At Bowman Gray
Ryan Preece had the biggest moment of his career at Bowman Gray earlier this week, winning his first NASCAR Cup race after nearly a decade in the sport.
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 7
Connor Zilisch Breaks Down His First Experience of Racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
Connor Zilisch took his No. 88 Cup car in the season’s opening exhibition, the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Although the event carried no championship points, the race was his first real exposure to competing for Trackhouse Racing in a full-time Cup Series setting.
Carl Edwards News / Yardbarker / February 7
Carl Edwards reveals conversation that led to retirement from NASCAR
Carl Edwards' retirement from NASCAR competition in January 2017 sent shockwaves through the racing world.
Corey Heim News / Total Apex Sports / February 6
Corey Heim Gets His Shot: Inside the Expanded 2026 Cup Schedule with 23XI
If you’ve been watching the Truck Series over the past few seasons, the name Corey Heim has become impossible to ignore. You’ve seen the aggression, the poise, the way he positions himself like a driver who’s been doing this far longer than his age suggests.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / February 6
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals the Story Behind One of Dale Earnhardt’s Most Notorious Photos
The late Dale Earnhardt Sr. was embroiled in a fair share of controversies during his time, all while being hailed as the undisputable king of stock car racing.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 6
NASCAR disallows qualifying trick for 2026 with rule change
A driver trick for NASCAR qualifying will no longer be allowed.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Kyle Petty Warns NASCAR Cup Drivers About Carson Hocevar
Everyone in NASCAR knows at this point that Carson Hocevar is a special talent. He is also one of the more aggressive drivers in the Cup Series. When you race near him, expect to have contact.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Race Greg Biffle Tribute Scheme at Daytona
Next week at Daytona, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a special paint scheme planned for his NASCAR Truck Series start with Niece Motorsports. Stenhouse was teammates at Roush with Greg Biffle for years in his early career.
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