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On YouTubeCasey Mears News / The SportsRush / February 15
Casey Mears Explains Why Running the 2026 Daytona 500 Is Extremely Satisfying for Him
Casey Mears, who has spent 16 years in the NASCAR Cup Series and 494 starts, has landed another shot at the Daytona 500 with Garage 66. It will mark his 14th try at the 500.
Kyle Busch News / The SportsRush / February 15
'I’m Not Done Yet': Kyle Busch Shuts Down NASCAR Retirement Talk
Kyle Busch seems to have turned a corner, especially after his Daytona qualifying run and a pole for the 500 which takes place on Sunday. When he turned40 last May, talk of hanging up his helmet started making the rounds, but he kept batting it away, saying he still had laps left in him.
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
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.
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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 15
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.
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 15
Connor Zilisch Not Stressing Over NASCAR’s ROVAL Move
Connor Zilisch is taking the big step up in 2026 after making waves in the Xfinity series last season. His expectations are grounded, but he will still be looking for winning races, which may just be a tad too difficult considering the ROVAL’s removal this season.
Austin Hill News / Yardbarker / February 15
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.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 15
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
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.
Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / February 15
Chase Elliott Gives Realistic Timeline for Judging the New Chevrolet Cup Body
Chevrolet will face a challenge of its own competing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The company decided to update the design of the Camaro ZL1 in the offseason, and drivers now have to adapt to the changes in dynamics before long.
Carson Hocevar News / Athlon Sports / February 14
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 / The Spun / February 14
The Starting Lineup For The 2026 Daytona 500 Is Set
With this weekend's qualifying results all wrapped up, the starting lineup for NASCAR's most iconic race is officially set. The 2026 season will kick off with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 as another year of NASCAR action is upon us — which will reportedly happen one hour earlier due to inclement weather in the area.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14
Jordan Anderson thought Daytona finish would be his 'Days of Thunder' moment
Jordan Anderson doesn't make many starts in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, but he usually makes a splash when he does appear.
Ryan Preece News / Total Apex Sports / February 14
Preece Power: RFK Racing Dominates Final Practice Ahead Of The Great American Race
Final practice for the Daytona 500 rarely draws attention, but it always matters. Teams use the session to confirm balance, evaluate how their cars behave in the draft, and ensure no late‑breaking issues surface before the biggest race of the year.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14
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.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14
Austin Hill holds on, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona
For the fourth time in five years, Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 14
Massive Daytona wreck collects contenders after green flag stops in United Rentals 300
A massive wreck with about 30 laps to go in the United Rentals 300 at Daytona on Saturday night in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series collected more than a half dozen drivers.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 14
Daytona 500 start time moved up due to weather concerns
NASCAR moved up the start time for Sunday's Daytona 500 by one hour due to the threat of inclement weather. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain Sunday afternoon, with the chances rising as the day goes on.
Jimmie Johnson News / Field Level Media / February 14
Jimmie Johnson to make final Daytona 500 start in 2027
Jimmie Johnson announced that the 2027 Daytona 500 will cap his NASCAR Cup Series career. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion made his intentions
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