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• NASCAR legend Tony Stewart to drive in Truck Series race at Daytona

  13-01-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  For the first time in a decade, Tony Stewart will be back in the driver's seat at Daytona. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who left the series after the 2016 season, has agreed to take the wheel of Kaulig Racing's No. 25 Ram Trucks entry in the Craftsman Truck Series opener on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.Stewart, the NASCAR Hall of Famer who won the 2025 Top Fuel regular-season championship driving for Dodge in NHRA drag racing, will switch gears − so to speak
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Latest NASCAR Recruit Not Feeling Any Pressure Running for the Legendary Driver

  08-02-2026 06:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth (71) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesRajah Caruth is the next man up at the Xfinity Series level, filling the vacancy left behind as Connor Zilisch advances to the NASCAR Cup Series after a near-perfect rookie season and a runner-up points finish. He will take over the No. 88 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports. While not al
  
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• Condolences Pour In as NASCAR World Sent Into Mourning After Iconic Pop FigureSuccumbs to Cancer

  08-02-2026 01:14 via yahoo.com
  US Presswire Sports Archive Feb. 15, 1998 Daytona Beach, FL, USA NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Sr 3 leads Jeremy Mayfield 12 and Rusty Wallace 2 during the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilas-USAxTODAYxSportsx 4230703 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkThe passing of iconic people in NASCAR only makes the sport grow stronger. The NASCAR community h
  
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• Tony Stewart Doesn’t Hold Back on Daytona Return Amidst Bad Tensions With‘Corporate NASCAR’

  08-02-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport, Herren, USA, Dragster Drag Race Midwest Nationals Sep 28, 2025 Madison, IL, USA NHRA top fuel driver Tony Stewart during the Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Madison World Wide Technology Raceway IL USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250928_mjr_su5_026 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesTony Stewart is all set to make his return in NASCAR through the Daytona Craftsman Truck Series, and his fans are waiting eagerly for the sa
  
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• NASCAR Schedule 2026: Dates, Locations, TV Info for Cup Series, Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

  08-02-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Peter Casey-USA TODAY SportsThe 2026 NASCAR schedule begins after the Super Bowl at Daytona International Speedway, with all three major series hitting the iconic track for the first race of the regular season. Thanks to the new playoff format, there have been some major tweaks made to the schedule this season.Here is the full NASCAR schedule for every series.NASCAR Cup Schedule Schedule 2026Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesHere is the 2026 schedule for the NASCAR Cup Series.DateTrackTV/StreamSunday,
  
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• NASCAR Hot Seat 2026: 5 Drivers Under Pressure to Perform This Season

  07-02-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe 2026 NASCAR season is nearly here, with a lot of excitement for the new playoff format and the increase in horsepower that should lead to better racing. While the stakes are plenty high for the best NASCAR drivers, there are a few behind the wheel in the Cup Series who are under pressure for another reason.Let’s dive into the NASCAR hot seat for 2026.Alex BowmanMark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesIt is never a great spot to be in when you are recognized as the fourth-bes
  
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• NASCAR on superspeedway fuel saving: 'What are we trying to fix?'

  07-02-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoWhen the Daytona 500 begins next Sunday, the entire field will immediately go into fuel conservation mode and it frustrates a portion of the fan base every year.The reason drivers spend large portions of the race at half throttle or less in the Great American Race is that using less fuel will allow them to need less when they come down pit road.Because the competition package with this car especially is so tight, and so wound up, on-track full speed passing comes at a premium. So
  
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• Mini Tyrrell Secures No. 14 Ram Truck Ride, Wins 'Race For The Seat'

  07-02-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mini Tyrrell came out on top in Ram's "Race For the Seat" competition, and earned a full-time ride in the No. 14 Kaulig Racing truck in 2026. | Kaulig RacingIt's the opportunity every local short track racer dreams of, a full-time ride in the NASCAR National Series. Timothy "Mini" Tyrrell, a standout in the zMAX CARS Tour, was able to secure his shot at NASCAR stardom through Ram's eight-episode "Race For the Seat" reality TV show contest, which pitted 15 NASCAR hopefuls against each other.The f
  
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• At home at Daytona, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. eyes another 500 win

  07-02-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will emerge from the infield tunnel this week at Daytona International Speedway at home, confident and one of the drivers to beat.These emotions can be fleeting during a 36-race season behind the wheel for a one-car team with little margin for error and everything riding on Stenhouse’s No. 47 Chevrolet. But Stenhouse delivered for Hyak Motorsports — formerly JTG Daugherty Racing — during the 2023 Daytona 500. The 38-year-old aims to do it again Feb. 15
  
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• Closest Finishes in Daytona 500 History

  07-02-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  From the start, the Daytona 500 has had its fair share of close finishes. In the past, they were measured in feet or car lengths. Now, NASCAR can get the exact timing down to the thousandth of a second. Tuning into the Daytona 500 for the casual fan is all about the wrecks and the close finishes. There just isn't anything like seeing two drivers side-by-side coming out of the trioval and across the finish line. Many of the sport's biggest names have been involved in photo or near photo finishes
  
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• Daytona Truck paint schemes revealed for Cleetus McFarland and Travis Pastrana

  07-02-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway will feature several interesting names, including Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell), and Travis Pastrana.As previously announced, they will be teammates at Niece Motorsports with Mitchell driving the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado and Pastana behind the wheel of the No. 42. While Mitchell is making his NCTS debut, Pastrana does have some prior experience in the division, along with an 11th-p
  
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• Reinventing with Ram: Justin Haley, Kaulig Racing ready to tackle Truck Series

  07-02-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  When Justin Haley departed Kaulig Racing at the conclusion of the 2023 season, he looked to further his career. Just over two years later, he returns to the organization as it embarks on the challenge of welcoming back a manufacturer to NASCAR: Ram.Chris Rice, chief executive officer for Kaulig Racing, credits Haley for elevating its Cup program as the first full-time driver in 2022. Now, Haley is squarely in charge of being the leader of the debuting NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team.RELATED:
  
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• Craftsman Truck Series features stacked field for Daytona season opener

  07-02-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2026 season opener at Daytona has a different buzz to it.A new manufacturer will debut. Grassroots superstars are earning their first major national series opportunities. NASCAR Cup Series aces line the field. A Hall of Famer makes his highly anticipated return to NASCAR.Is it possible that Friday’s Fresh From Florida 250 (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) features the most stacked field ever in over 30 years of Truck S
  
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• Craftsman Truck Series Power Rankings: Welcome to 2026

  07-02-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rise and shine: The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season is upon us. With a new-look driver field, fresh tracks on the schedule and a different postseason format, the 2026 campaign should be an exciting one from start to finish.So how does the field shake out heading into the season opener on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)? Great question — NASCAR.com’s John Crane ranks the top 10 drivers ahead of
  
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• Is there a NASCAR race this week? Cup Series 2026 schedule, TV channels for Daytona 500, Speedweeks

  07-02-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Is there a NASCAR race this week? Cup Series 2026 schedule, TV channels for Daytona 500, Speedweeks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season took some time to get up to speed, but it's about time to open things up. After a winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow on parts of North Carolina pushed the Clash at Bowman Gray back three days, teams will have a shorter turnaround before the annua
  
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• “Mom, You Never Won”: Kelley Earnhardt Miller Gets Aggravated When Son Wyatt Talks About Her Racing Career

  07-02-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nov 1, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller during the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesKelley Earnhardt Miller may be best known today for guiding JR Motorsports’ financial structure and business direction, but in the mid-1990s, she was behind the wheel herself, a role she is still respected for within the organization. Unfortunately, her son Wyatt, who has begun following the same
  
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• Denny Hamlin Hopes the Relationship Between NASCAR and the Industry Improves After Tumultuous Offseason

  07-02-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aug 27, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Denny Hamlin answers questions from the media during NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesFollowing the antitrust lawsuit settlement, NASCAR has worked to steady the ship and restore confidence among its audience by addressing fan concerns on several fronts. Among those steps was changing the sport’s overall format and the decision to part ways with Steve Phelps, whose tenure included
  
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• Mini Tyrrell Wins "RAM: Race For The Seat" NASCAR Truck Series Ride

  07-02-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  The “Race for the Seat” is over, and the driver of the fifth and final Kaulig Racing Ram in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season has been decided. 15 drivers entered to compete for a full-time ride behind the wheel of the No. 14 Ram for Kaulig, and in the end it’s Mini Tyrrell of the zMAX CARS Tour that will take the seat starting on February 13 at Daytona International Speedway.Watch Live2026 CARS Tour at Southern National Motorsports Park
  The 21-year-old Tyrrell, who
  
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• Ram: Race for The Seat winner revealed, earning Kaulig NASCAR Truck ride

  07-02-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoAfter eight episodes of the Ram: Race for The Seat, reality show competition, Kaulig Racing has finalized the driver of its fifth truck for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series season. Mini Tyrrell, 21, bested 14 other drivers to win the competition and secure a full-time deal in the Truck Series.The competition featured various races at road courses and ovals, featuring late model stock cars, Legends, and even go-karts. There were also off-track competitions, testing drivers with pre
  
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• NASCAR Insider Shuts Down Daytona Speculation After Bowman Gray Clash TurnedInto a Weather-Battered Disaster

  07-02-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Clash at Bowman Gray Feb 2, 2025 WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliot 9 and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher 17 lead the field during the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. WInston-Salem Bowman Gray Stadium North Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250203_pjc_bc1_318 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesThe big hype for NASCAR’s 2026 opener melted down. Yet NASCAR is nowh
  
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• NASCAR Rule Book update bans using hands to deflect air while driving

  07-02-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup Series Rule Book received a slew of preseason updates in advance of the final weekend before regular season racing begins next week at Daytona International Speedway.One marginally altered the qualifying procedures for the Daytona 500 and the other banned the practice of drivers placing their hands against their window nets during qualifying in the pursuit of less drag.The latter is an update to Section 8.3.2 and is addendum K.“As determined by NASCAR, once a
  
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• SuperFile to Partner with Shane Van Gisbergen in DAYTONA 500

  06-02-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Trackhouse RacingSuperFile, the company responsible for leading a new era of digital ownership and secure file control, is partnering with Trackhouse Racing and Shane Van Gisbergen for the 2026 DAYTONA 500.The Chicago-based company will be launching its partnership with the Justin Marks-owned NASCAR Cup Series operation in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 15. The 68th running of the DAYTONA 500 will mark the company's debut into the NASCAR space. Welcome to The Hou
  
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• Heim To Compete in Expanded Cup Series Schedule For 23XI in 2026

  06-02-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aug 16, 2025; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey Heim (67) shakes hands with fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. | Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesIn 2026, it'll be "Heim Time" more often, at least as far as the NASCAR Cup Series is concerned. The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion will drive an expanded 12-race schedule in NASCAR's premier series behind the wheel of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing."
  
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• Corey Heim driving in 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing, including Daytona 500 and Nashville

  06-02-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim will drive in 12 Cup Series races with 23XI Racing in 2026, including the Daytona 500 and the May 31 race at Nashville Superspeedway.23XI announced Heim's Cup schedule on Feb. 6. The 23-year-old is currently not scheduled to run a full schedule in any of the three national series in 2026 despite one of the most dominant seasons in Truck Series history last year.Heim won 12 of 25 Truck Series races in 2025, claiming the Truck title with a victory
  
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• Corey Heim will run 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing in 2026

  06-02-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoMany were left shocked by the fact that Corey Heim was without a full-time ride entering the 2026 season. The defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion broke various records in his 2025 title run, and is considered the sport's top prospect alongside Connor Zilisch.However, that doesn't mean Heim won't be racing this year. In a Friday announcement, we learned that Heim will be piloting an open entry for 23XI Racing, and is set to compete in a third of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Se
  
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• Bobby Dale Earnhardt pays tribute to grandfather with Daytona paint scheme

  06-02-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoRise Racing will field the No. 89 Chevrolet for the ARCA Menard's Series season at Daytona International Speedway, and the car will have an Earnhardt behind the wheel.Bobby Dale Earnhardt is a fourth-generation racer, and is the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, nephew of two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr., son of former racer Kerry Earnhardt, and older brother to current driver, Jeffrey Earnhardt.And at Daytona, Earnhardt will run a thro
  
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• NASCAR Predictions 2026: Projecting 16 Playoff Drivers for The Chase Before Daytona 500

  06-02-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe 2026 NASCAR season begins on Sunday, February 15, with the Daytona 500. The crown jewel race will start another exciting regular season, which should be even better this year with the return of the Chase format. Before the regular season begins, we are projecting the 16 drivers we believe will make the NASCAR playoffs.Let’s dive into our NASCAR predictions for which 16 Cup Series drivers will make the Chase.1. Kyle LarsonMark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe reigning N
  
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• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Race Greg Biffle Tribute Scheme at Daytona

  06-02-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  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. So, he will honor his former teammate with a small gesture. Niece Motorsports is going to have the No. 45 truck looking fantastic. The number will be in the classic Greg Biffle Roush font. A number of drivers in the Cup Series and throughout NASCAR are making tributes like this to Bi
  
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• COOFANDY Continues Partnership With Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

  06-02-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Oct 25, 2025; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway. | Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesJoe 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. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry XSE, as a one-race primary sponsor.According to an announcement from the
  
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• 23XI Racing announces 12-race Cup Series schedule for Corey Heim

  06-02-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  23XI Racing has announced a 12-race NASCAR Cup Series schedule for development driver Corey Heim in the No. 67 Toyota for the 2026 season. Heim, the defending Craftsman Truck Series champion, kicks off his slate by attempting next Sunday’s Daytona 500 (Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: 2026 Cup Series schedule | Daytona Speedweeks scheduleHeim’s full schedule is as follows:Feb. 15: Daytona International SpeedwayApril 19: Kansas SpeedwayMa
  
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