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Carson Ware explains beef with Carson Hocevar after United Rentals 300 at Daytona

Following the United Rentals 300 at Daytona on Saturday night, Carson Ware got into it with Carson Hocevar. He was upset that Hocevar had banged into his car after the checkered flag.

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Jordan Anderson thought Daytona finish would be his 'Days of Thunder' moment

Jordan Anderson doesn't make many starts in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, but he usually makes a splash when he does appear.

Austin Hill holds on, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona

Justin Allgaier 'burned all nine lives' en route to Daytona runner-up

Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Menards Series season opener at Daytona

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

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Ryan Preece News / Total Apex Sports / February 14

Preece Power: RFK Racing Dominates Final Practice Ahead Of The Great American Race

Final practice for the Daytona 500 rarely draws attention, but it always matters. Teams use the session to confirm balance, evaluate how their cars behave in the draft, and ensure no late‑breaking issues surface before the biggest race of the year.

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Justin Allgaier News / Yardbarker / February 14

Justin Allgaier 'burned all nine lives' en route to Daytona runner-up

Justin Allgaier came out of Daytona International Speedway smelling like a rose on Saturday with a car that looked like it had been in the county demolition derby.

Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Menards Series season opener at Daytona

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

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

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Austin Hill News / Yardbarker / February 14

Austin Hill wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona

Austin Hill holds on, wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series season opener at Daytona

For the fourth time in five years, Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

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

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

Chandler Smith bolts to thrilling Truck opener victory at Daytona

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 14

Massive Daytona wreck collects contenders after green flag stops in United Rentals 300

A massive wreck with about 30 laps to go in the United Rentals 300 at Daytona on Saturday night in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series collected more than a half dozen drivers.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 14

NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Daytona: Big Wreck Breaks Out to End Stage 1

Gio Ruggiero isn't going to follow up his ARCA win from earlier with a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win today. His No. 19 Toyota got wadded up as a wreck broke out to end Stage 1 at Daytona.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 14

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.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14

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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NASCAR 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.

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.

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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

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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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NASCAR 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

NASCAR Daytona 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

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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

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.