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sports9 days ago•5 min saved

Reddick Caps Daytona 500 Victory to Open 2026 NASCAR Cup Series

Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500 to start the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series; Stage 1 went to Zane Smith and Stage 2 to Bubba Wallace; the top 10 Daytona 500 finishers were Reddick, Stenhouse Jr., Logano, Elliott, Keselowski, Zane Smith, Chris Buescher, Riley Herbst, Josh Berry, and Bubba Wallace; Reddick leads the standings with 58 points, ahead of Logano (46) and Chase Elliott (43). The series continues with the Autotrader 400 at Atlanta on Feb. 22 on Fox.

via Beyond the Flag|

#auto-racing #cup-series-2026 #daytona-500

sports10 days ago•3 min saved

Daytona 500 2026: A photo-rich kickoff to NASCAR's season

A photo gallery from the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, 2026, captures pre-race ceremonies, driver introductions, a Stage 2 wreck involving Chase Briscoe and others, tributes like Dale Earnhardt on Lap 3, and various fan and notable-attendee moments at Daytona International Speedway.

via Daytona Beach News-Journal|

#2026-season #auto-racing #daytona-500

sports12 days ago•15 min saved

Elliott Emerges as Favorite in 41-Driver Daytona 500 Field Ranking

A writer ranks all 41 Daytona 500 entrants from 41st to 1st by chances to win, weighing past performance at Daytona and similar drafting tracks alongside gut feel. The field includes a mix of veterans, rookies, and drafting-track specialists, with Chase Elliott positioned as the favorite after winning his qualifying race and Kyle Busch starting on the pole.

via FOX Sports|

#auto-racing #chase-elliott #daytona-500

auto-racing23 days ago•12 min saved

Snow Delay Moves Bowman Gray Clash to Wednesday Amid Weather Watch

The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was postponed again due to a historic North Carolina snowstorm and has been rescheduled for Wednesday to give fans a safe, clear path to attend; organizers emphasized the importance of a packed house, while forecasts for more precipitation and freezing temperatures raise concerns, though NASCAR can use wet-weather tires if needed.

via Motorsport.com|

#auto-racing #bowman-gray-stadium #cook-out-clash

auto-racing1 month ago•1 min saved

Sixty-Car Field Sets Stage for 64th Rolex 24 at Daytona

Sixty cars across four classes and 228 drivers from 32 countries will compete in the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona, opening the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship; NBC will air the start at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday and finish coverage Sunday, with flag-to-flag streaming on Peacock and IMSA platforms.

via IMSA|

#auto-racing #daytona #endurance-racing

auto-racing1 month ago•22 min saved

Mustang Dark Horse SC to Make Cup Series Debut in 2027, Ford Reveals

Ford Racing announced via livestream that the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged variant of the Dark Horse, will race in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, with a Daytona 500 debut planned at Daytona International Speedway, continuing Ford’s Dark Horse lineage that includes a 2024 Cup championship.

via Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site|

#auto-racing #cup-series #daytona-500

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race Preview at Phoenix

JR Motorsports dominates the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series with three of the four Championship 4 spots, featuring young drivers like Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, and veteran Justin Allgaier aiming to defend his title at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale.

via NASCAR.com|

#auto-racing #championship-4 #nascar

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Denny Hamlin's Emotional 60th NASCAR Win and Championship Qualification

Denny Hamlin secured his 60th career NASCAR victory and a spot in the championship race with an emotional win at Las Vegas, dedicating it to his ailing father. The race featured intense competition, strategic pit stops, and notable performances from other drivers, while also highlighting personal stories such as Tyler Reddick's son's health issues and Edwards' NASCAR debut. The upcoming race at Talladega will determine the final playoff contenders.

via AP News|

#auto-racing #championship #denny-hamlin

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

ARCA Menards Series Prepares for Salem Speedway Challenge

Max Reaves secured the pole position in the ARCA Menards Series qualifying at Salem Speedway with a time of 17.301 seconds, followed closely by Lavar Scott and Brenden Queen.

via arcaracing.com|

#arca-menards-series #auto-racing #max-reaves

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Briscoe Wins Southern 500 in Close Finish

Chase Briscoe won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, successfully defending his title by holding off Tyler Reddick in the final laps, marking his second consecutive victory at this event.

via NASCAR.com|

#auto-racing #chase-briscoe #darlington-raceway

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

West Series Qualifying Results at Portland Raceway

William Sawalich secured the pole position in the West Series qualifying at Portland International Raceway with a best time of 1:15.4, leading a field of drivers in a competitive qualifying session.

via arcaracing.com|

#auto-racing #portland-international-raceway #qualifying

obituaries6 months ago•7 min saved

NASCAR Legend and Promoter Humpy Wheeler Passes Away at 86

Humpy Wheeler, a visionary NASCAR promoter known for transforming Charlotte Motor Speedway with innovative pre-race shows and night racing, has died at age 86. His creative efforts helped elevate NASCAR's profile and set new standards for race track entertainment, earning him the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

via NASCAR.com|

#auto-racing #charlotte-motor-speedway #humpy-wheeler

auto-racing6 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of Land-Speed Racer Chris Raschke at Bonneville Salt Flats

Chris Raschke, a veteran land-speed driver, died in a crash while driving the Speed Demon 3 at nearly 300 mph at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

via The Washington Post|

#accident #auto-racing #bonneville-salt-flats

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

ARCA Menards Series at Indianapolis: Lineup, Live Stream, and Race Highlights

The article lists the starting lineup for the LiUNA! 150 race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring drivers from various teams and sponsors, with Brenden Queen and Brent Crews starting in the first two positions.

via arcaracing.com|

#arca #auto-racing #lucas-oil-indianapolis-raceway-park

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

Denny Hamlin Clinches Dover Victory in Overtime Thriller

Denny Hamlin remains at the top of the NASCAR power rankings after his recent win at Dover, showcasing consistent top finishes and strong performance as the Cup Series heads to Indianapolis. The rankings highlight drivers' recent performances, with Hamlin's victory solidifying his lead, while others like Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson also performed well.

via FOX Sports|

#auto-racing #denny-hamlin #dover-win