2026 Daytona 500 predictions, odds, date, time: NASCAR model that nailed 11 winners reveals picks, leaderboard

The NASCAR season officially kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 15, with the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Denny Hamlin's rollercoaster offseason: Lawsuit win, father's death, and a return to racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There's no telling what version of Denny Hamlin will race this upcoming NASCAR season, which ...
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Jamie McMurray Claims Nothing Can Overstate How A Daytona 500 Win Can Change A Driver’s Life

Winning the famed Daytona 500 is one of the greatest achievements in NASCAR Cup Series racing. Those who have gone on to win ...
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds: Betting lines ahead of Daytona 500

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is set to get underway Sunday, Feb. 15, with the 68th running of the Daytona 500. Come ...
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NASCAR’s trial of the century ends with an MJ win, plus an NFC South thriller

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Be like (NASCAR) Mike today. I have to begin today by ...
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New championship format won't desire NASCAR drivers' desire to win

NASCAR's new Chase format no longer ensures drivers a playoff berth via a victory and will place more of an emphasis on ...
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Connor Zilisch won't have any competition for NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Zilisch would've been the runaway favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year award in 2026 anyway, but he's ...