NASCAR is beautiful because it can create many stars, both likely and unlikely. Ryan Preece is not the most unlikely of stars, but he seems to be generating the most buzz in the lead-up to Daytona.
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick didn’t mince words when assessing the officiating decisions during the rain-impacted Clash at Bowman Gray on Wednesday.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt have been together since 2009, and as a couple, they have celebrated their fair share of Valentine’s Days. With two daughters to care for now, they approach the occasion in a low-key way, choosing presence over ceremony and familiarity over grand displays.
Connor Zilisch stepped onto the NASCAR Cup Series stage for the first time as a full-time driver during the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and the experience immediately clarified what veterans across the garage had long described.
Chris Gabehart’s presence in Denny Hamlin’s garage was a major confidence boost. He was instrumental to the team’s success, which is why his exit, confirmed in early December 2025, was widely seen as a move that could affect Hamlin’s 2026 season.
Ryan Preece had the biggest moment of his career at Bowman Gray earlier this week, winning his first NASCAR Cup race after nearly a decade in the sport.
Connor Zilisch took his No. 88 Cup car in the season’s opening exhibition, the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Although the event carried no championship points, the race was his first real exposure to competing for Trackhouse Racing in a full-time Cup Series setting.
If you’ve been watching the Truck Series over the past few seasons, the name Corey Heim has become impossible to ignore. You’ve seen the aggression, the poise, the way he positions himself like a driver who’s been doing this far longer than his age suggests.
The late Dale Earnhardt Sr. was embroiled in a fair share of controversies during his time, all while being hailed as the undisputable king of stock car racing.
As Brad Keselowski tries to get clearance to race in the Daytona 500, he’ll have to wait to get final approval. His test has been moved to Monday due to weather, he announced via social media.
Following the antitrust lawsuit settlement, NASCAR has worked to steady the ship and restore confidence among its audience by addressing fan concerns on several fronts.
Everyone in NASCAR knows at this point that Carson Hocevar is a special talent. He is also one of the more aggressive drivers in the Cup Series. When you race near him, expect to have contact.
Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team started 2026 with a seventh-place finish at the Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night. In the race, which was anything but straightforward after rain added to the challenge in the latter half, Dillon was caught in run-ins with quite a few drivers.
In what was his first competitive outing with Spire Motorsports, Daniel Suarez started the exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium from P20. He was, in fact, the final driver to secure a transfer into the main event through qualifying.
Next week at Daytona, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a special paint scheme planned for his NASCAR Truck Series start with Niece Motorsports. Stenhouse was teammates at Roush with Greg Biffle for years in his early career.
Joe Gibbs Racing and COOFANDY, a fashion apparel brand, will continue their partnership into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The brand will once again pair with Christopher Bell, the driver of the No.