Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag in Sunday’s 68th running of the Daytona 500. But before Reddick crossed the start-finish line, multiple cars wrecked behind him — one being Brad Keselowski.
Tyler Reddick passed leader Chase Elliott off the final turn Sunday to win the thrilling 68th annual Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Off Turn 2 on the final lap, the 23XI Racing driver ran third to Elliott, who was getting a push from Zane Smith, but Reddick made up ground down the backstretch in his No.
A huge wreck at the Daytona 500 collected 20 drivers, ruining the day for plenty of drivers. Justin Allgaier, who was leading the race at the time of the wreck, was one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.