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'I Had to Tell Myself 10 Times': Corey Heim Discusses the Next Gen Learning Curve After Impressive Daytona Qualifying

2025 was a special year for Corey Heim, who, after winning 12 races, captured the Truck Series championship. As a reward, he earned a chance to shine at arguably the highest level, and so far, he has done a solid job.

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'As Long as I Can Say…': Connor Zilisch Outlines His Expectations Ahead of First Daytona 500 Appearance

Connor Zilisch already knows what it takes to win at Daytona, having parked his car in Xfinity Victory Lane in the fall of 2025. But the Daytona 500 in the Cup Series is a whole different game, and heading into his first outing this coming weekend, Zilisch has toned down his expectations.

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The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz

How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Daniel Suarez News / The SportsRush / February 12

Daniel Suarez Admits Mixed Emotions After Leaving Trackhouse Racing

Daniel Suarez did not slam doors on his way out of Trackhouse Racing, but it quite literally felt like his tone shifted once he stepped into a new garage.

Kyle Busch News / Field Level Media / February 11

Kyle Busch wins pole for Daytona 500 in 21st attempt

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kyle Busch delivered the best Daytona 500 qualifying effort of his championship NASCAR career Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway, claiming his first ever pole position for the Great American Race (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was 'still nervous' watching Justin Allgaier qualify for Daytona 500 again

For the second straight year, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had to watch a car he owned try and qualify for the Daytona 500.

Corey Heim, Justin Allgaier locked into Daytona 500 field

Kyle Busch wins pole for the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe joins him on front row

Richard Childress gives Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. blasts NASCAR superspeedway racing: 'We don't like it'

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 11

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a message before Daytona 500

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

Richard Childress had a simple message for driver Kyle Busch after Busch won the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday evening.

Kyle Busch's crew chief says it's 'his year' to finally win the Daytona 500

Kyle Busch wins pole for the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe joins him on front row

Chase Briscoe continues to buck Toyota trend in Daytona 500 qualifying

Corey Heim set for first Daytona 500 start with 23XI Racing

Assessing each active NASCAR Cup Series champion's shot at winning first Daytona 500

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Chase Briscoe News / Yardbarker / February 11

Chase Briscoe continues to buck Toyota trend in Daytona 500 qualifying

Chase Briscoe seems to be the only Toyota driver in the NASCAR Cup Series who has figured out how to consistently qualify up front at Daytona.

Kyle Busch wins pole for the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe joins him on front row

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

Dale Earnhardt Jr. blasts NASCAR superspeedway racing: 'We don't like it'

Why NASCAR crew chief Mike Kelley couldn't celebrate first Daytona 500 win

Assessing each active NASCAR Cup Series champion's shot at winning first Daytona 500

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Corey Heim News / Yardbarker / February 11

Corey Heim set for first Daytona 500 start with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim began Wednesday just hoping to make the Daytona 500 field for the first time and ended the day battling for the Daytona 500 pole.

Corey Heim, Justin Allgaier locked into Daytona 500 field

Kyle Busch wins pole for the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe joins him on front row

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

What to know about Daytona 500 field ahead of Thursday's duel races

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 11

What to know about Daytona 500 field ahead of Thursday's duel races

The front row is set for Sunday's Daytona 500, but there are still two spots in the field that will be claimed in Thursday's duel qualifying races.

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

Assessing each active NASCAR Cup Series champion's shot at winning first Daytona 500

Why NASCAR crew chief Mike Kelley couldn't celebrate first Daytona 500 win

2026 NASCAR rule change could majorly benefit Kyle Busch

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Daytona 500 Qualifying Results: Pole Winner, Risers, and Fallers

The NASCARCup Series took to Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday night, and we now have a set field for the Duels post-qualifying. Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing own the 1-2 honors on the front row.