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Practice 1 Breakdown: Cindric Leads, Surprises Emerge As Speedweeks Go All-In

Speedweeks has officially roared to life at the World Center of Racing. The moment the garage doors rolled open, and the first engines cracked the morning air, Daytona International Speedway shifted from winter silence to full‑throttle anticipation.

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'It Was Freaking Awesome': Travis Pastrana Fondly Recalls Racing With Tony Stewart

Travis Pastrana, racing the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and taking on the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway once more.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 13

William Byron, Denny Hamlin in sharp focus as Daytona 500 arrives

The twice-postponed Clash is in the rearview mirror, and NASCAR's top drivers have headed to the Sunshine State for the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday. Two-time defending winner William Byron and Denny Hamlin arrive in Daytona Beach, Fla., on the verge of entering rarified air.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

How many Daytona 500 winners can you name?

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13

Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR Truck Series debut comes to an early end

Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut came to an early end on Friday evening.

Austin Dillon fastest in second Daytona 500 practice

Jeb Burton paces NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Daytona

Ty Majeski wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

What Daytona 500 starting lineup looks like after Duel races

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 13

William Byron to use backup car in pursuit of Daytona 500 three-peat

William Byron will need to rely on a backup car on Sunday when he tries to become the first driver to win the Daytona 500 in three consecutive years. Byron's preferred No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13

Austin Dillon fastest in second Daytona 500 practice

A former Daytona 500 winner was fastest in the second practice session for Sunday's Daytona 500.

Jeb Burton paces NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Daytona

Ty Majeski wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

What Daytona 500 starting lineup looks like after Duel races

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 13

Jeb Burton Leads Way In Daytona NASCAR O'Reilly Series Practice

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Jeb Burton will attempt to avenge his heartbreaking defeat at Talladega Superspeedway a season ago with what appears to be a very fast No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13

Jeb Burton paces NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Daytona

Jeb Burton started his 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season off by leading practice at Daytona International Speedway.

Ty Majeski wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

What Daytona 500 starting lineup looks like after Duel races

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

BJ McLeod reacts to making Daytona 500: 'I'll take it however we can get it'

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13

Ty Majeski wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

Ty Majeski will lead the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field to the green flag to kick off the 2026 season.

What Daytona 500 starting lineup looks like after Duel races

Richard Childress gives Kyle Busch a blunt message ahead of Daytona 500

BJ McLeod reacts to making Daytona 500: 'I'll take it however we can get it'

Chase Elliott doesn't expect calm duel race to translate to Daytona 500

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / February 13

Kevin Harvick, Bob Pockrass reveal their pick for NASCAR team under the most pressure in 2026

With a new season approaching, expectations are rising across the NASCAR Cup Series garage. But according to Kevin Harvick and veteran FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass, a few organizations are feeling the heat more than others.

William Byron News / ESPN / February 13

Byron in backup car for Daytona 500 3-peat bid

William Byron will try to drive his way into NASCAR history Sunday when he attempts to become the first winner of three consecutive Daytona 500s.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 13

Pastrana, McFarland Approach Daytona With Biffle And Winning On Minds

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a division typically filled with tons of personality, as NASCAR's third-tier series serves as a feeder system for young developmental drivers and a home for veteran drivers looking to keep their racing dreams alive.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 13

Kevin Harvick offers caution, advice ahead of Connor Zilisch NASCAR rookie season

The hype surrounding Connor Zilisch’s rookie NASCAR Cup Series season continues to grow. Still, former champion Kevin Harvick believes expectations for the wunderkind should come with some perspective.

John 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.