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• Why Dale Jarrett Running the NASCAR Double Is As Big As Kyle Busch’s Achievements Despite Fewer Wins

  12-01-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jan 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Jarrett makes a speech after being inducted into the NASCAR hall of fame during the induction ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame. | Credits- Sam Sharpe-Imagn ImagesKyle Busch is greatly lauded today for his achievements in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Truck Series. The two-time Cup Series champion is the only driver in history to win championships in all three national NASCAR series and is the all-time leader in
  
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• How Dirt Racing Shaped Tyler Reddick Into A Daytona 500 Winner

  17-02-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tyler Reddick, that same mop-topped teen who cut his teeth in the Dirt Late Model ranks from 2009-13, has grown into one of NASCAR’s most well-rounded Cup Series drivers. After Sunday’s career-defining victory in the Daytona 500, he’s now forever tied to delivering team owner Michael Jordan his first Harley J. Earl Trophy.Intermediates, road courses, superspeedways — Reddick’s triumphed on every kind of configuration, except on short tracks in a Cup car. Sunday&rsqu
  
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• Daytona 500 win special for Tyler Reddick spotter Nick Payne

  17-02-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoNick Payne was resolute in advance of the Daytona 500.The fourth-year spotter of the 23XI Racing No. 45 team needed to do some soul searching too. It’s been well-documented that Tyler Reddick and Billy Scott did some reflecting over the winter to better understand what produced a winless season one year after a three-win final four appearance.Payne wanted them to know he was working too. It’s no secret in the NASCAR Cup Series garage that the first change a team makes
  
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• Two Fans Facing 'Lifetime Bans' For Behavior At Daytona 500

  17-02-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  A few NASCAR fans made headlines for the wrong reasons during this past weekend's Daytona 500. For starters, a fan crashed Daniel Suarez's post-race interview on pit road and shouted, "47! 47, baby!" Most people are convinced that was a reference to President Donald Trump. Others, however, believe it was a nod to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his second-place finish - albeit that seems like a reach. Although a punishment hasn't been announced yet, NASCAR fans and media members are calling for a perman
  
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• Chasing The Chase: Looking at Chase Prospects After DAYTONA 500

  17-02-2026 21:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesIt's a brand-new, but also, at the same time, kind of old, era in NASCAR.THE CHASE is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season, and for the first time in more than a decade, drivers will be focused on racing for points, rather than winning at all costs - an unfortunate biproduct of the win-and-you're-in aspect of the previous championship format.Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Chumba Casin
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR addresses policy of waiting on the yellow after a crash

  17-02-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  There is no new NASCAR policy this season on waiting to display a yellow flag after a crash, but there was a new approach for the Daytona 500.On the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast that was released Tuesday, NASCAR managing director of communications Mike Forde said NASCAR was prepared to throw the yellow when chaos erupted in Turn 1 on the last lap Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. The race still ended under green despite multiple incidents involving more than a
  
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• Tyler Reddick Joins Elite Club after Ninth Career NASCAR Win

  17-02-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  On top of winning the Daytona 500, Tyler Reddick has entered an elite club that is now only home to four drivers. With his ninth career win in the NASCARCup Series, Reddick has won his first nine races on nine different tracks. No repeats. Not only does it speak to Tyler Reddick's talent, but also to his versatility. Reddick didn't win in the 2025 season, but he's off to a hot start already in 2026. Before Reddick, only Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, and Bill Elliott had ever earned their first nine w
  
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• Longtime NASCAR Spotter Blasts Sport's Natalie Decker Decision

  17-02-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  There was no shortage of controversy at Daytona this past weekend as NASCAR's top circuits all competed in the first event of 2026. But one longtime NASCAR spotter took a lot of issue with who was allowed to compete. One of the targets was fan-favorite Natalie Decker.On Monday's episode of his Door Bumper Clear show, spotter Freddie Kraft went off on two drivers who competed at Daytona: Decker and YouTuber-turned-driver Cleetus McFarland. For McFarland, Kraft said that he simply hadn't done enou
  
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• Denny Hamlin Critiques NASCAR's Pit Strategy and Discusses O'Reilly Series Aspirations

  17-02-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin has returned to his podcast, Actions Detrimental. In the return episode on Monday, there was much to be said from Hamlin. He explained their pit strategy and failures, fuel-saving issues, and provided interesting insights into a potential O'Reilly Series appearance. The Actions Detrimental podcast is one of the most well-known NASCAR-themed podcasts. Hamlin's broadcast team works with Dirty Mo Media to bring the production. This is a media company owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., featur
  
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• B'laster Products Returns to Spire Motorsports in 2026

  17-02-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  B'laster Products will return to Spire Motorsports in 2026, sponsoring Michael McDowell and the No. 71 Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. | Jim Fluharty, HHPB'laster Products is re-upping its relationship with NASCAR Cup Series team Spire Motorsports, supporting driver Michael McDowell and the No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in two events, beginning with Sunday's AutoTrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway.Founded in 1957, B'laster Holdings is a trusted brand in race shops across th
  
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• NASCAR Stock Watch Before Atlanta: Stock Up, Stock Down for 6 Drivers

  17-02-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tim Shortt/ News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesIt’s always important not to overreact to a single race during the 2026 NASCAR season, especially since so much can change depending on the track. However, coming out of the first points race of the season, we can say there are some drivers who are trending in the right direction and others in the wrong direction heading to Atlanta this weekend.Let’s dive into our NASCAR stock watch after the Daytona 500, highlighting full-
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Hamlin the Early Favorite for First Title

  17-02-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series odds are on the move following the Daytona 500, and it's Denny Hamlin who leads Kyle Larson narrowly. The former seeks his first-ever championship, while the latter is trying to go back-to-back.This year's playoff format is different from recent seasons with the return of the "Chase for the Cup," so gone are knockout rounds and winner-take-all championship races, and back is a 16-car, 10-race shootout, where the driver with the most points prevails. Let's look at the l
  
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• Denny Hamlin Predicts Who Wins the NASCAR Championship in 2026

  17-02-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin suffered a heartbreaking loss in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix last season, watching the elusive title slip through his fingers in overtime. With the Chase format returning in 2026, Hamlin is offering an early prediction for who will be the NASCAR champion this season.On this week’s episode of Actions Detrimental, Hamlin expressed his approval of the new 10-race Chase playoff format. While he believes it likely slants which driv
  
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• NASCAR Odds Atlanta: 4 Driver Picks for the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark

  17-02-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jason Allen-Imagn ImagesWho will win the NASCAR race this weekend? There always tends to be a bit of chaos in the final laps, as we just saw on Sunday in the Daytona 500. However, the top drivers in NASCAR have track records at superspeedways that can often paint a picture of what will happen in the Cup Series race on Sunday.Let’s dive into the NASCAR odds this week for the Cup Series race in Atlanta, the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway. Odds are via DraftKings, for both the race winne
  
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• NASCAR Entry List for This Weekend: Cup Series Drivers Competing in Autotrader 400

  17-02-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jason Allen-Imagn ImagesWe are onto the second points race of the 2026 NASCAR season, with the Cup Series headed to Atlanta, Georgia, this weekend for the Autotrader 400. It is another superspeedway track, so we should see quite a few of the drivers who finished well at the Daytona 500 delivering strong performances at EchoPark on Sunday.Here is the NASCAR entry list for the Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway.Related: NASCAR Predictions for AutoTrader 400NASCAR Entry List for Autotrader 400Car
  
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• NASCAR launches 'NASCAR Signature Experiences,' introducing 1948 and Rev House to redefine race weekend hospitality

  17-02-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR today announced the launch of NASCAR Signature Experiences, a premium hospitality and entertainment platform designed to deliver elevated, immersive race weekend access for fans, partners and corporate guests across the NASCAR season.  The foundation of NASCAR Signature Experiences is two new flagship offerings — 1948 and Rev House — each designed to provide distinctive, high-end access and curated hospitality that will brin
  
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• How NASCAR Team Owners and Drivers Supported Tyler Reddick After His Son’s Unfortunate Health Condition

  17-02-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) celebrates with son Beau Reddick as wife Alexa DeLeon holds son Rookie Reddick in victory lane after winning the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesTyler Reddick and his family went through a tough time in the latter half of 2025. The Cup Series driver’s infant son, Rookie, had to undergo surgery to remove a kidney after he was diagno
  
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• Denny Hamlin Admits He Is Also in the Wrong for Justin Allgaier Incident at Daytona 500

  17-02-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesJustin Allgaier took 100% of the blame for the big wreck that happened during Lap 124 of the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Denny Hamlin, too, was involved in the incident and admitted graciously on Actions Detrimental that 20% of the blame belonged to him. The wreck collected 20 drivers and changed the dynamics of t
  
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• Top NASCAR Stars Including Tony Stewart to Compete at EchoPark Speedway Truck Series

  17-02-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR made its season debut last weekend with the Craftsman Truck Series taking the track first up at Daytona. Despite the Daytona Duels, the first official race of the weekend proved to be very entertaining. Featuring names such as Tony Stewart, Carson Hocevar, and many others, a full-time name would prevail. That man was Chandler Smith of the No. 38.All three NASCAR Series will now pivot to Georgia, where EchoPark Speedway hosts Race Weekend No. 2 of the season. The Truck Series has a list of
  
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• Denny Hamlin Concedes He Will Be An Underdog Against Austin Hill In A Superspeedway Showdown

  17-02-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesRichard Childress Racing driver Austin Hill followed through on his superspeedway expertise at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. He reached Victory Lane in the first race of the O’Reilly Auto Parts season and increased his drafting track win tally to eleven.Joe Gibbs Racing veteran
  
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• Mike Bianchi: 25 years after Dale Earnhardt’s death, Tyler Reddick raises Daytona 500 trophy while Michael Jordan raises the stakes

  17-02-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — No matter who won Sunday’s Daytona 500 — even if it was Tyler Reddick boldly darting, dodging and diving through traffic and surging past Chase Elliott in a final lap blur of horsepower and hope — it wasn’t enough.Even if Reddick was driving a car owned by the iconic Michael Jordan, it still wasn’t enough.It wasn’t enough to undo the damage.It wasn’t enough to restore what’s been missing for 25 years.It wasn’t enou
  
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• NASCAR Fans Annoyed By Daytona 500 Broadcast Commercials

  17-02-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  The 2026 Daytona 500 featured a thrilling finish, with Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing - owned by Michael Jordan - taking home the checkered flag.The wild race, which featured multiple massive crashes, aired live on FOX. But NASCAR fans grew frustrated with one aspect of the broadcast - the number of commercials.NASCAR fans took social media to complain about the number of commercials during the 2026 Daytona 500. Fans felt that there were too many breaks in the coverage of the race on Sunday aftern
  
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• Joey Logano Reveals Brutal Reality Check When He Lost His NASCAR Seat After Coming In As A Superstar

  17-02-2026 01:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Joey Logano during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. | Credits- © Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesJoey Logano has etched his name into the same book as NASCAR greats, with three Cup titles with Team Penske. However, his climb did not come on a smooth road. Some drivers hit bumps early and learn the ropes while the stakes stay low. Others, like Logano, taste success early and then get a wake-up call when they line
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Who Is the Favorite Heading Into Atlanta?

  17-02-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Power Rankings enter Week 2. This week, the stock car circus is heading to EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. Everyone's favorite recently renamed track on the schedule. We know, regardless of what you call the facility, the racing is going to be hot. Knowing that this is another drafting track, that will factor into how these rankings shake out this week here at Athlon Sports. Along with the racing at Kansas Speedway, the new configuration at Atlanta has been an action track the last few
  
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• Which Drivers Will Run EchoPark Speedway's Spring NASCAR Cup Race

  16-02-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  There are 38 drivers on the preliminary entry list for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway | Nigel Kinrade, LAT Images for Toyota Racing USAOn Monday, NASCAR officially released the preliminary entry list for the second event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign, the AutoTrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway (formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway). Contained on the entry list are 36 Chartered Entries. These cars are guaranteed spots into the field for Sunday's event, and would be even if
  
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• Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta

  16-02-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) joining the 36 chartered entries. Casey Mears and the No. 66 team originally planned to compete, but after damage suffered in Daytona Speedweek, they have withdrawn.There will be one full-time Cup driver in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, and that's Ross
  
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• Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap

  16-02-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIn 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.While it did not happen once between 1959 and 2016, the phenomenon has now occurred four times in the last decade. It showcases just how unpredictable modern superspeedway racing has become, and how often they end in race-altering wrecks.Here's a look at
  
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• NASCAR Standings 2026: Updated Points After the Daytona 500

  16-02-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  The 2026 NASCAR season is now underway after Sunday's Daytona 500. Next week, the Cup Series heads to EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, and over the next few weeks, the standings will begin to shape up. Its current look will not last long, but certain drivers have gotten a nice head start on their competition.In first place is none other than your Daytona 500 champion, Tyler Reddick. He has accumulated 58 points, 55 of which came from the victory. The other three points come from his eighth-place St
  
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• Tyler Reddick earns Daytona 500 ring for Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing

  16-02-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH — Sporting new bling on his right hand, Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick had joined an exclusive club — not only in his sport, but in 23XI Racing’s garage.When you drive for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s team, championship rings are the standard.A six-time NBA champion, Jordan was eager to be fitted for another one as he celebrated with Reddick in Victory Lane.“It feels like I won a championship,” he said. “But until I get my ring, I wo
  
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• Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda

  16-02-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThere are a number of unique things that have gone into the new multi-year deal IndyCar secured with Chevrolet and Honda.The agreement for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) doesn’t begin until 2027, with the next year - 2028 - beginning a different era for the sport as each will have ownership of one charter, lining up with the timeline the new car and engine package is scheduled to debut.During a small media session following last Thursday’s announcement, I
  
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