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Daytona 500 Qualifying: Kyle Busch reacts to winning pole position in 21st attempt

Kyle Busch will attempt to win the Daytona 500 for the first time in 21 starts on Sunday. This time he’ll do it with a unique advantage. He’s sitting on the pole.

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Kyle Busch wins pole for the Daytona 500, Chase Briscoe joins him on front row

Kyle Busch will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in Sunday's Daytona 500.

Corey Heim, Justin Allgaier locked into Daytona 500 field

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

Denny Hamlin working his way into 2026 season ahead of Daytona 500

Connor Zilisch's Daytona 500 perspective much different than it once was

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller react to Justin Allgaier locking JRM into Daytona 500 on speed

Corey Heim and Justin Allgaier qualified for the Daytona 500 on speed on Wednesday night during single-car qualifying. That means that JR Motorsports will have a team in The Great American Race, courtesy of Allgaier.

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The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz

How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 11

Corey Heim, Justin Allgaier locked into Daytona 500 field

Corey Heim and Justin Allgaier secured their spots in Sunday's Daytona 500 in Wednesday's qualifying session.

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

Connor Zilisch's Daytona 500 perspective much different than it once was

Denny Hamlin working his way into 2026 season ahead of Daytona 500

Bubba Wallace isn't very confident in Toyota's ability to qualify well for Daytona 500

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Noah Gragson News / Yardbarker / February 11

NASCAR's new rule bites Noah Gragson in Daytona 500 qualifying

A rule change made by NASCAR that prohibits drivers from using their hands to block air and gain an advantage in qualifying has already hit a Cup Series driver.

Connor Zilisch's Daytona 500 perspective much different than it once was

Denny Hamlin working his way into 2026 season ahead of Daytona 500

Bubba Wallace isn't very confident in Toyota's ability to qualify well for Daytona 500

Joey Logano reveals the worst feeling a driver can have in the Daytona 500

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker / February 11

Kyle Larson signs contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Kyle Larson signs long-term contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Kyle Larson is set to stay with Hendrick Motorsports for years to come.

Why NASCAR crew chief Mike Kelley couldn't celebrate first Daytona 500 win

Mark Martin has high praise for NASCAR phenom Connor Zilisch

Zilisch's Daytona 500 perspective much different than it once was

Dale Earnhardt Jr. blasts NASCAR superspeedway racing: 'We don't like it'

Assessing each active NASCAR Cup Series champion's shot at winning first Daytona 500

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 11

Hendrick Motorsports, Kyle Larson Reach Long-Term Contract Extension

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Kyle Larson, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will remain the driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports for years to come.

William Byron News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

Can William Byron Make History With A Daytona 500 Three-Peat?

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s Super Bowl, a chaotic, high-speed chess match where luck often plays as big a role as horsepower. But as the engines fire up this February, William Byron is sitting on the edge of history.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 11

NASCAR insider warns Riley Herbst ‘under a microscope’ at 23XI with Corey Heim waiting in the wings

Heading into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Riley Herbst should feel a little more comfortable after getting his feet wet as a rookie last season. But only a little more comfortable.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sees a Special Dynamic Between Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen: ‘They’re Good for Each Other’

When Shane van Gisbergen stepped up to the NASCAR Cup Series from Xfinity last year, Connor Zilisch arrived to make his Xfinity debut and expressed his gratitude that he would not have to share a rookie season with SVG.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / February 11

NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass selects driver that benefits most from Chase format, Kevin Harvick responds

The 2026 NASCAR season is officially upon us. And there will be a new championship format this year, with the Chase returning in a 10-race format at year’s end.

Connor Zilisch News / Yardbarker / February 11

Connor Zilisch's Daytona 500 perspective much different than it once was

Four years ago, Connor Zilisch watched the Daytona 500 like 100,000 other people — high atop the grandstands at Daytona International Speedway.

Mark Martin has high praise for NASCAR phenom Connor Zilisch

Denny Hamlin working his way into 2026 season ahead of Daytona 500

Bubba Wallace isn't very confident in Toyota's ability to qualify well for Daytona 500

Joey Logano reveals the worst feeling a driver can have in the Daytona 500

Austin Cindric paces first Daytona 500 practice session

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Denny Hamlin News / Field Level Media / February 11

Denny Hamlin working his way into 2026 season ahead of Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Denny Hamlin hasn't lost his competitive edge. Simply put, it has been dormant for a few months-and understandably so. In 2025, Hamlin, 45, made a wholehearted effort to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

Schrader Remembers Earnhardt’s Legacy 25 Years Later

Earnhardt’s legacy lives on as Ken Schrader reflects on the 2001 Daytona tragedy and how NASCAR was forever changed by his life and loss. Here’s what the legendary driver has to say 25 years on.

Jimmie Johnson News / Racing America on SI / February 11

Jimmie Johnson Relieved to Be in Daytona 500 Field Despite OEP Cons

Last season, Jimmie Johnson turned back the clock with an impressive third-place finish in the season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 11

Kyle Petty Predicts Carson Hocevar Will Have A Breakout Season in 2026

Carson Hocevar enters the 2026 Cup Series season riding a wave of momentum. He delivered a solid performance at the Cook Out Clash, finishing 15th, and also signed a contract extension with Spire Motorsports that guarantees him a starting spot through at least 2030.