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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, celebrates with crew and family in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Reddick’s Hot Start Shifts Focus to Potential Three-Peat

Reddick’s Hot Start Shifts Focus to Potential Three-Peat

February 23, 2026
Tyler Reddick was all smiles climbing out of his well-used noticeably nicked-up No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota Sunday night at
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 08, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

February 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Autotrader
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing speaks to the media in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, wins the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

From NBA titles to NASCAR glory: Jordan celebrates DAYTONA 500 win

From NBA titles to NASCAR glory: Jordan celebrates DAYTONA 500 win

February 16, 2026
"Size 13," Michael Jordan answered immediately of the DAYTONA 500 champion’s ring he will receive – and forever cherish –
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar sees possible Daytona 500 victory slip away on final lap

Carson Hocevar sees possible Daytona 500 victory slip away on final lap

February 15, 2026
By Dustin Albino
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, spin after an on-track incident to end the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shot at history slips away for Elliott, Keselowski in DAYTONA 500 chaos

Shot at history slips away for Elliott, Keselowski in DAYTONA 500 chaos

February 15, 2026
Two former NASCAR Cup Series champions took the white flag signaling one lap to-go in Sunday’s 68th DAYTONA 500 in position
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

February 15, 2026
Tyler Reddick waited for the last possible moment to make his move—and it paid off with victory in Sunday’s 68th running
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

February 11, 2026
Below is a statistical look at some of the top performers at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida going
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Aric Almirola, driver of the #19 Young Life Toyota, celebrates his wife, Janice Almirola, his son, Alex Almirola, daughter Abby Almirola and NASCAR Hall of Famer and JGR team owner, Joe Gibbs, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship after the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joe Gibbs Racing wins 2025 Xfinity Series owner’s championship

Joe Gibbs Racing wins 2025 Xfinity Series owner’s championship

November 1, 2025
With a runner-up finish by Aric Almirola on Saturday evening at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 drivers, Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love and Carson Kvapil attend a community event during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Xfinity contenders aren’t ready to concede title to Connor Zilisch

Xfinity contenders aren’t ready to concede title to Connor Zilisch

October 30, 2025
While the season statistics show NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch with a 10-win trophy haul—more than twice as
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Title on the Line: JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing Collide in Phoenix Finale

Title on the Line: JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing Collide in Phoenix Finale

October 29, 2025
As has been the case for so much of the season, the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title may simply just come down to who can
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Carolina Handling Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Michael McDowell wins pole for Sunday’s Talladega Playoff race

Michael McDowell wins pole for Sunday’s Talladega Playoff race

October 18, 2025
Michael McDowell may be driving for a new team this year, but the Spire Motorsports driver still proved himself absolutely
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 20: A general view of the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

October 7, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: A detail view of the worn tire of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet in victory lane after driver, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Charlotte ROVAL post-race inspection

Charlotte ROVAL post-race inspection

October 5, 2025
Inspection is complete following the Bank of America ROVAL 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Open Road Sweeps Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Alex Bowman’s late rally comes up short, eliminated from playoffs at Bristol

Alex Bowman’s late rally comes up short, eliminated from playoffs at Bristol

September 14, 2025
By Dustin Albino
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Drivers’ music selections take center stage for Cup Series introductions at Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Drivers’ music selections take center stage for Cup Series introductions at Bass Pro Shops Night Race

September 13, 2025
While the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway is a cutoff race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, it also