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NASCAR's 2026 Season Roars to Life!
10 Feb
Summary
- Scott Eastwood launches the 2026 season trailer with celebrity cameos.
- The Clash at Bowman Gray featured intense racing and weather challenges.
- William Byron is aiming for a third consecutive Daytona 500 victory.
The 2026 NASCAR season is officially underway, heralded by a thrilling trailer starring Scott Eastwood and featuring appearances from Marshawn Lynch and Cleetus McFarland, alongside top Cup Series drivers. The season's exhibition race, the Clash at Bowman Gray, delivered intense action with constant lead changes, challenging weather, and physical competition, concluding with Ryan Preece securing the win after a late restart.
All eyes are now on the prestigious Daytona 500, scheduled for this Sunday, February 16, 2026. This marks the 68th running of "The Great American Race" and serves as the first points-paying event of the year. Coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, with the green flag set for 2:30 p.m. ET. The 500-mile race at Daytona International Speedway will feature 41 cars competing over 200 laps. Notably, William Byron, the runner-up in the recent Clash, is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Daytona 500 victory.
