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Daytona 500: Fastest times after Practice 3 for NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series has finished their final practice before the start of the 2026 Daytona 500. Ryan Preece led the way this time around, proving he’ll be a force to be reckoned with during tomorrow’s race.

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Ryan Preece paces final practice for Daytona 500

Preece was the fastest man in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Saturday afternoon, but he didn't have much competition among the NASCAR Cup Series field.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

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Gio Ruggiero News / Yardbarker / February 14

Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Menards Series season opener at Daytona

Less than 24 hours after he came up a few feet short of a win in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway, Ruggiero got redemption.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

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Brad Keselowski News / 5 GOATs / February 14

NASCAR insider addresses massive ‘question mark’ hanging over RFK after Brad Keselowski injury

As the new season begins, RFK Racing enters the year facing a major unknown in the health and performance of team co-owner and driver Brad Keselowski. On the most recent episode of The Teardown, veteran journalist Jeff Gluck stated his belief that Keselowski’s offseason leg injury looms large over the organization’s outlook.

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NASCAR News / ESPN / February 14

Daytona 500 start moved up for bad weather

NASCAR is moving the start time of Sunday's Daytona 500 up one hour because of the threat of inclement weather.

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.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 14

NASCAR moves Daytona 500 start time due to weather forecast

NASCAR is making a major change to the Daytona 500 to try and defeat Mother Nature. The start time for The Great American Race will be moved up an hour to 1:30 p.m., with the green flag set to wave at 2:13 p.m.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

NASCAR has changed the start time of Sunday's Daytona 500 in order to get ahead of inclement weather.

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Jimmie Johnson explains why he picked 2027 Daytona 500 to be his last race

Anthony Alfredo dealt another Daytona heartbreak

Chandler Smith bolts to thrilling Truck opener victory at Daytona

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Jimmie Johnson News / Yardbarker / February 14

Jimmie Johnson explains why he picked 2027 Daytona 500 to be his last race

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson announced Saturday when he will make his final NASCAR Cup Series start.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

NASCAR Daytona 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Anthony Alfredo dealt another Daytona heartbreak

Chandler Smith bolts to thrilling Truck opener victory at Daytona

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Austin Hill News / Yardbarker / February 14

Austin Hill wins pole for United Rentals 300 at Daytona

Hill will lead the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field to the green flag in Saturday's season-opening United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

RAM's return to NASCAR ends with mixed results at Daytona

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14

Anthony Alfredo dealt another Daytona heartbreak

Alfredo is having about the worst week a driver can have at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR makes change to Daytona 500 start time ahead of inclement weather

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

RAM's return to NASCAR ends with mixed results at Daytona

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Jimmie Johnson News / Yardbarker / February 14

Jimmie Johnson reveals when he'll make his last NASCAR Cup start

It's now officially known when Johnson will make his final NASCAR Cup Series start.

Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR comes to an early end

RAM's return to NASCAR ends with mixed results at Daytona

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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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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 14

Ryan Blaney Never Thought About Doing Any Job Other Than His ‘Family Business’

Plenty of drivers grow up around engines and still walk another road, even as siblings carry the flag. However, Ryan Blaney never hesitated. From day one, he wanted to chase the same road his father traveled.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 14

Kyle Petty Shares Major Concern Over Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR Chances Amid Emotional Turmoil

Over the past four months, Denny Hamlin has taken hits that would rattle anyone to the core. In November at Phoenix, the Cup title slipped through his fingers on the final restart, leaving him to watch another shot vanish in plain sight.

Chandler Smith News / EasySportz / February 14

Chandler Smith Times It Perfectly, Captures Daytona Truck Classic

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Just when the Fresh From Florida 250 felt like it needed a cup of Cuban coffee, it detonated into one of the wildest finishes Daytona has delivered in years.

Tony Stewart News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Tony Stewart Changes His Mind on NASCAR Future After Friday Wreck

The return of Tony Stewart became an unfortunate disappointment. The legendary veteran of the sport made his return in the RAM/Kaulig Racing "Free Agent" No.

NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / February 14

Chandler Smith bolts to thrilling Truck opener victory at Daytona

Chandler Smith went from third to sixth and first in a single lap. In the end, it was enough for him to boost his way to a thrilling victory in the Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13.

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.