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How 19-Year-Old Zilisch Stole the Show at Daytona

How 19-Year-Old Zilisch Stole the Show at Daytona

This year, at the Rolex 24, there was a story that had everyone in the paddock buzzing, one that wasn’t about a retirement tour or a manufacturer’s battle.

NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / January 26

NASCAR Truck: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plans series debut

NASCAR Cup Series veteran driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plans to make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Feb.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 26
'We’re in Trouble': Amy Earnhardt Might Have Another Dale Jr. On Her Hands, and It’s Daughter Nicole

'We’re in Trouble': Amy Earnhardt Might Have Another Dale Jr. On Her Hands, and It’s Daughter Nicole

Nicole Earnhardt stands as the child in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s household who lives up to every ounce of mischief he could have imagined. Unlike her elder sister Isla, she maintains very specific tastes and preferences.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 26
Mark Martin Details How Rick Hendrick Convinced Him to Make Full-Time NASCAR Return After Leaving Roush

Mark Martin Details How Rick Hendrick Convinced Him to Make Full-Time NASCAR Return After Leaving Roush

The Hendrick Motorsports team in the 2009 Cup Series was legendary with Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr manning the cars.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 26
‘Not A Driver, Just A Marketing Machine’: When Danica Patrick Shrugged Off Kyle Petty’s Harsh Criticism

‘Not A Driver, Just A Marketing Machine’: When Danica Patrick Shrugged Off Kyle Petty’s Harsh Criticism

Danica Patrick’s NASCAR career has not been one to write home about, but she’s had her fair share of achievements, which cannot be brushed out. She has a pole in Daytona, and even logged seven top 10 appearances in the sport, including one in the iconic circuit.

Connor Zilisch News / EasySportz / January 26
Connor Zilisch, WHELEN Cadillac Team Finish Second in GTP

Connor Zilisch, WHELEN Cadillac Team Finish Second in GTP

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Connor Zilisch’s Rolex 24 at Daytona ended just one spot shy of the top step, and that felt about right for a race that delivered everything but mercy.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 26
'Way Past That Point': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Driver Makes Honest Confession Around Retirement

'Way Past That Point': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Driver Makes Honest Confession Around Retirement

When a driver approaches the 40-year mark, talks of retirement begin to swirl around them, whether they like it or not, and Justin Allgaier has, sadly for him, reached that stage.

Chase Briscoe News / The SportsRush / January 25
Chase Briscoe Feels the New NASCAR Format Will Lead to Drivers Taking Every Week Seriously

Chase Briscoe Feels the New NASCAR Format Will Lead to Drivers Taking Every Week Seriously

Chase Briscoe has already made his mark with Joe Gibbs Racing, wrapping up his rookie campaign third in the Championship 4 with three wins, and he now heads into his second year with the outfit carrying the same motivation.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 25
Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Another driver and team have thrown their respective hats in the ring for NASCAR's Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. 

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Joey Logano News / 5 GOATs / January 25
Joey Logano drifts in Model T amid massive winter storm

Joey Logano drifts in Model T amid massive winter storm

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano wouldn’t mind competing in a Model T if it were possible. On X/Twitter, Logano posted a video of himself drifting in a 1924 Ford Model T in the snow.

Motor Sports News / Yardbarker / January 25
Heavy fog triggers longest caution in Rolex 24 history

Heavy fog triggers longest caution in Rolex 24 history

Felipe Nasr and Porsche Penske Motorsport won the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway for the third consecutive year on Sunday, but it was Mother Nature who arguably had the most impressive achievement in the 24-hour endurance race.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 25
'I Freaking Love It': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Opens Up About His Unusual Hobby Off the Track

'I Freaking Love It': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Opens Up About His Unusual Hobby Off the Track

Ever wondered what path Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have taken had racing not defined his life? The answer came straight from the source during a recent episode of his podcast, where Dale Jr.

Connor Zilisch News / EasySportz / January 25
Connor Zilisch, Rolex 24 Field Navigate Extended Overnight Caution

Connor Zilisch, Rolex 24 Field Navigate Extended Overnight Caution

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Somewhere between the third cup of coffee and the first accidental nap on the couch, the true diehards revealed themselves. Through the wee hours of Sunday morning, the Rolex 24 at Daytona remained under extended full-course yellow as dense fog and poor visibility blanketed the speedway.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 25
'Rick Hendrick Called Me': Mark Martin Reveals Getting A New Lease of Life Late in His Career

'Rick Hendrick Called Me': Mark Martin Reveals Getting A New Lease of Life Late in His Career

Mark Martin participated in every Cup Series race that was held from 1988 to 2006, and his appearances during this stretch came behind the wheel of the No.

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Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / January 25
Chase Elliott Sees Little Change in Driver Mentality Amid NASCAR Return to the Chase Format

Chase Elliott Sees Little Change in Driver Mentality Amid NASCAR Return to the Chase Format

The return of the Chase format may have clarified the championship picture for fans and viewers, but from Chase Elliott’s seat, it does not fundamentally reshape how drivers approach the job inside the car.

Dale Jarrett News / The SportsRush / January 25
'Needs to Go on the Ballot': Dale Jarrett Makes Passionate Hall of Fame Case for Two NASCAR Legends

'Needs to Go on the Ballot': Dale Jarrett Makes Passionate Hall of Fame Case for Two NASCAR Legends

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees took to the stage earlier this week, with the likes of Kurt Busch, Harry Grant, and Ray Hendrick all achieving immortality.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 24
After An Extremely Rough Rookie Season, Riley Herbst Looks to Prove Denny Hamlin Right in 2026

After An Extremely Rough Rookie Season, Riley Herbst Looks to Prove Denny Hamlin Right in 2026

Back in 2024, Riley Herbst earned a vote of confidence from Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin when 23XI Racing handed him the keys to the No. 35 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE, expanding the organization into a three-car operation alongside Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick.

Denny Hamlin News / Total Apex Sports / January 24
Balancing Loss and Racing: Denny Hamlin Confirms Return After Family Tragedy

Balancing Loss and Racing: Denny Hamlin Confirms Return After Family Tragedy

The offseason is usually a chance for drivers to reset before another long NASCAR Cup Series campaign. For Denny Hamlin, this winter offered no such break.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 24
Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR HOF next

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame next

Jarrett knows who he'd like to see be inducted next.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 24
Watch: Kurt Busch Receives His 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Ring From None Other Than Brother Kyle Busch

Watch: Kurt Busch Receives His 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Ring From None Other Than Brother Kyle Busch

December 23 marked a big day in Kurt Busch’s career, as NASCAR bestowed one of its biggest honors by inducting him into the Hall of Fame. The moment became even more special when the sanctioning body selected a personal presenter to deliver the introduction.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 24
Unlike Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson Is Not Too Thrilled By NASCAR Honor After Championship

Unlike Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson Is Not Too Thrilled By NASCAR Honor After Championship

Goodyear formally handed over the gold car to Kyle Larson on January 24, 2026, a delayed presentation caused by the tight turnaround between the Cup Series championship finale and the annual awards ceremony.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 23
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- From blue collar to blue jacket. That's a turn of phrase coined by Kurt Busch, but it could apply equally to the three newest inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 23
Carl Edwards on the Driver Who Quietly Shaped His Rise: Kurt Busch

Carl Edwards on the Driver Who Quietly Shaped His Rise: Kurt Busch

Ask a Cup champion how they learned to survive at the top of NASCAR, and sooner or later, they’ll bring up someone who changed the trajectory of their career.

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