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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / February 13
Key Storylines Shaping The 2026 Daytona 500 After The Duels
Speedweeks reached its boiling point Thursday night as the 2026 Daytona Duels delivered the final and most dramatic step in setting the field for the 68th running of the Daytona 500.
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
How many Daytona 500 winners can you name?
NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / February 13
NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano, Chase Elliott Duel winners at Daytona 
Joey Logano and Chase Elliott were victorious in America 250 Florida Duel races at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Wednesday night. Logano won the first race and Elliott the second, so they’ll lineup on the second row of the Daytona 500, the official NASCAR Cup Series season-opener, Sunday.
The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz
How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / February 13
Chase Elliott Is 'Cautiously Enjoying' His Duel Victory at Daytona Ahead of Sunday’s Main Event
Chase Elliott added another Duel win to his shelf, driving his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to victory at Daytona without a single caution. He took the lead on Lap 53 and held off Carson Hocevar by 0.065 seconds to claim his third Duel triumph.
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 13
Connor Zilisch Explains What Will Validate His Rookie NASCAR Cup Season at Trackhouse
Connor Zilisch is set to take on the biggest challenge of his life as he begins his maiden full-time NASCAR Cup Series season with Trackhouse Racing at Daytona International Speedway this Sunday.
Richard Childress News / The SportsRush / February 13
Richard Childress Supports NASCAR Going to the Chase Format, but Not Because He Disliked the Playoffs
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins this weekend with the Daytona 500, and everyone is excitedly looking forward to the racing dynamics that will unfold with the return of the Chase format.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 13
Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott Insist A Daytona 500 Win Won’t Make or Break Their NASCAR Careers
All drivers in NASCAR dream of winning the Daytona 500, but only some can realistically contend for it each year. For those who enjoy glittering careers without this elusive trophy in their cabinets, the prize becomes even more alluring, and Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott are two such drivers.
NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / February 13
Chase Elliott capitalizes late to win Daytona Duel 2; BJ McLeod awarded Daytona 500 berth
Chase Elliott navigated his way to a thrilling victory in the America 250 Florida Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, February 12. The
NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / February 13
Joey Logano wins Daytona Duel 1 in overtime; Casey Mears rallies for Daytona 500 berth
Joey Logano won the America 250 Florida Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, February 12, in an overtime shootout. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led twice for 15 of 63 over-scheduled laps.
B.J. McLeod News / Yardbarker / February 13
BJ McLeod reacts to making Daytona 500: 'I'll take it however we can get it'
BJ McLeod initially missed the Daytona 500 after finishing 19th in his duel race on Thursday evening.
Chase Elliott News / Yardbarker / February 13
Chase Elliott doesn't expect calm duel race to translate to Daytona 500
Thursday's second 150-mile qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the Daytona 500 was a calm race with no caution flags and an exciting but carnage-free finish.
Kyle Busch News / The SportsRush / February 13
'You Are Too Old You Can’t Do It': Kyle Busch Wants to Prove Detractors Wrong
Kyle Busch is kicking off the 2026 season with the serious intentions of winning races, after spending the last two years struggling to get great results.
B.J. McLeod News / Yardbarker / February 13
Anthony Alfredo has duel finish disallowed, won't race in Daytona 500; BJ McLeod makes race
Alfredo initially finished 18th in his duel race but is now relegated to a 22nd-place finish.
Richard Childress News / The SportsRush / February 13
Richard Childress Has Still Not Gotten Over the Personal Attacks Made on Him by NASCAR Executives
The 2025 NASCAR offseason was arguably one of the most exciting periods of off-track drama in recent history, and the saga surrounding the revelation of top NASCAR officials lambasting Richard Childress behind his back was among the biggest stories.
NASCAR News / ESPN / February 12
Emotional Mears avoids crash, qualifies at Daytona
Casey Mears choked back tears after squeezing into the 41-car field as the highest-finishing "open" car in the first of two 150-mile qualifying races at Daytona on Thursday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 12
What Daytona 500 starting lineup looks like after Duel races
With Thursday's 60-lap duel qualifying races at Daytona complete, the starting lineup is now set for Sunday's Daytona 500.
Chase Elliott News / Field Level Media / February 12
Chase Elliott wins third career Daytona Duel, taking second race
Chase Elliott took the lead on Lap 53, held off a charge from Carson Hocevar, and claimed the checkers in the America 250 Florida Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 12
Daytona 500 Final Qualifying Results: Daytona Duels
The Duels at Daytona went rubber to pavement tonight, and we are so glad to see it. Between hot laps, wrecks, surprises, and much more, there is a lot to unwrap.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 12
Joey Logano notes major worry for Daytona 500 field
Joey Logano has a trophy to take home and another win at Daytona in his pocket after his win in the first of two qualifying races at Daytona International.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 12
Daytona 500 final field set: Full starting order revealed for NASCAR Cup Series season-opener
Single-car qualifying came and went, the Duels have been fought, and now all that remains is The Great American Race itself. The Daytona 500 will have to wait until Sunday, but the full starting order has officially been set following all the Speedweek action.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 12
Joey Logano edges Ryan Blaney in OT to win Daytona Duel 1
Joey Logano beat Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney under caution in NASCAR overtime to win the first race of Speedweeks, the America 250 Florida Duel 1, at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 12
Casey Mears Blows Pit Road Entry, Spins Noah Gragson During Duel 1 at Daytona
Getting to pit road can be the most difficult part of superspeedway racing. This time, Casey Mears made a mistake and tagged Noah Gragson. Both drivers ended up stuck in the infield as NASCAR was forced to throw the caution flag.
Travis Pastrana News / Athlon Sports / February 12
Travis Pastrana Gives Hilarious 'Yee Haw' During NASCAR Return at Daytona
When it comes to racing, Travis Pastrana will pretty much do whatever. Thankfully, he's decided to get back into NASCAR. For at least one race at Daytona in the Truck Series, Pastrana is a stock car driver again.
NASCAR News / Action Network / February 12
BetMGM and Richard Childress Racing Unveil BetMGM Speedway
BetMGM, a leading name in sports betting and online gaming, has teamed up with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) to launch BetMGM Speedway. It’s a new digital venture that aims to bridge the worlds of sports betting and high-speed stock car racing.
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