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On YouTubeJohn Hunter Nemechek News / Auto Racing Daily / February 13
NASCAR Truck: John Hunter Nemechek in second Halmar Friesen truck at Daytona 
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular John Hunter Nemechek will pull double-duty at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this weekend. In addition to running the Daytona 500 for his Legacy Motor Club team Sunday, he’ll climb into the No.
Corey Heim News / Total Apex Sports / February 13
Heim’s Speedweeks Transformed: The One Lap That Changed Everything
There is a specific kind of silence on pit road at Daytona International Speedway that you don’t find anywhere else in sports. It isn’t peaceful. It’s heavy.
Chase Elliott News / EasySportz / February 13
Hendrick, Chase Elliott Capture Duel Race No. 2 at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — From high atop the grandstands at Daytona International Speedway, EasySportz had the full panoramic view Thursday night as Chase Elliott methodically picked apart Duel No.
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NASCAR 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.
Joey Logano News / EasySportz / February 13
Penske, Joey Logano Capture Duel No. 1 at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Holly Hill, Fla.) — Under the lights at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday night’s Duel No. 1 in the America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona delivered both drama and data, with Joey Logano powering his No.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 13
Anthony Alfredo disqualified from Daytona 500 after car inspection
Anthony Alfredo will not drive in the Daytona 500 on Sunday after being disqualified because of a technical violation with his No. 62 car. NASCAR officials announced the decision late Thursday after the qualifying race in Daytona Beach, Fla.
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.
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.
NASCAR 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 / Yardbarker / February 13
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 / 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 / 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 / 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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