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Tow strap breaks, leaves Justin Allgaier waiting after big wreck at Daytona 500

Tow strap breaks, leaves Justin Allgaier waiting after big wreck at Daytona 500

Justin Allgaier was having an incredible day at the Daytona 500. But when your luck changes at The Great American Race, it can really change in a hurry.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / February 15
SPEED returns with new show on FOX, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to host

SPEED returns with new show on FOX, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to host

Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton have teamed up to host a new show that will bring back the SPEED brand. On Sunday, ahead of the Daytona 500, FOX announced that Harvick and Buxton will host a new show and podcast called SPEED with Harvick and Buxton.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 15
The ‘Big One’ strikes at Daytona 500, massive wreck collects 20 cars in NASCAR Cup opener

The ‘Big One’ strikes at Daytona 500, massive wreck collects 20 cars in NASCAR Cup opener

The big one at Daytona struck just before the end of the second stage, taking out more than a dozen drivers. The wreck started toward the very front of the pack, as a bump from Ryan Blaney sent Denny Hamlin toward the race leader, Justin Allgaier.

Kyle Busch News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Did Kyle Busch Just Shut Down NASCAR Retirement Talk? Here’s What He Said

Did Kyle Busch Just Shut Down NASCAR Retirement Talk? Here’s What He Said

Speculation about Kyle Busch’s future has followed him throughout the 2026 NASCAR season. As one of the most accomplished drivers of his generation, questions about retirement were bound to surface, especially amid performance shifts and competitive changes in the Cup Series.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

How many Daytona 500 winners can you name?

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Riley Herbst News / The SportsRush / February 15
'No Shying Away From It': Riley Herbst Knows He Has to Improve After Cup Rookie Season With 23XI

'No Shying Away From It': Riley Herbst Knows He Has to Improve After Cup Rookie Season With 23XI

Last year became a trial by fire for rookie Riley Herbst. No one expected him to run up front, but Denny Hamlin tipped his cap to the effort and work ethic while keeping expectations in check.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 15
Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney Could Benefit the Most From NASCAR Moving to the Chase System

Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney Could Benefit the Most From NASCAR Moving to the Chase System

The playoff format that was in effect until 2025 was mainly criticized for one big reason: it didn’t reward consistency. There were some drivers who put in high-level performances week in and week out but missed out on the big price because of certain moments.

Austin Hill News / Yardbarker / February 15
Key to Austin Hill's superspeedway dominance is a flaw of his competitors

Key to Austin Hill's superspeedway dominance is a flaw of his competitors

There will be a day where someone beats Austin Hill heads-up in a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series superspeedway race.  It is likely to happen someday.

Austin Hill holds on, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 15
Bubba Wallace Was Fully Behind Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan’s Lawsuit Despite Cloud Over Future

Bubba Wallace Was Fully Behind Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan’s Lawsuit Despite Cloud Over Future

Amid antitrust hearings and the storm around them in the NASCAR community in 2025, whenever Bubba Wallace or teammate Tyler Reddick faced questions on the lawsuit and whether it moved the needle, the duo kept tight-lipped and stuck to the same line.

Jeffrey Earnhardt News / Total Apex Sports / February 14
Bobby Dale Earnhardt Scores Emotional P9 at Daytona in Career‑Best Breakthrough Run

Bobby Dale Earnhardt Scores Emotional P9 at Daytona in Career‑Best Breakthrough Run

Daytona International Speedway has always carried a different kind of gravity for the Earnhardt family. The high banks hold triumph, heartbreak, and memories that stretch across generations.

Carson Hocevar News / Athlon Sports / February 14
Carson Hocevar Confronted on Pit Road After O'Reilly Series Finish, Left Confused at Daytona

Carson Hocevar Confronted on Pit Road After O'Reilly Series Finish, Left Confused at Daytona

In a post-race confrontation between Carson Hocevar and Carson Ware, things seem to be more muddled than cleared up. Hocevar himself was left confused after the interaction as he spoke to media afterward.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14
Justin Allgaier 'burned all nine lives' en route to Daytona runner-up

Justin Allgaier 'burned all nine lives' en route to Daytona runner-up

Justin Allgaier came out of Daytona International Speedway smelling like a rose on Saturday with a car that looked like it had been in the county demolition derby. 

Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Menards Series season opener at Daytona
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