DAYTONA 500 - February 15, 2026

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R. Stenhouse

R. Stenhouse

2nd

+0.30835pts

T. Reddick

T. Reddick

1st

3:23:55.75058pts

J. Logano

J. Logano

3rd

+0.44136pts

Highlights

Caution Flies on Lap 191

02/15/2026

Caution Called on Lap 124

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Caution on Lap 84

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Caution on Lap 65

02/15/2026

What's Buzzing

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O’Reilly owner points (4 to go): Haas00 +2, RCR2 -2, HMS17 -7, JRM7 -10, JRM1 -35, Haas41 -64, JGR19 -79, RCR21 -94, JRM8 -111, JRM88 -130, Viking99 -131, JGR20 -141

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OReilly points with four races to go (Phoenix Talladega Martinsville Homestead): Creed +2, Love -2, Day -7, Allgaier -15, Kvapil -40, Mayer -59, Gray -87, Hill -94, Smith -106, Retzlaff -126, Jones -141, Caruth -180

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Unofficial OReilly points with four races to go (Phoenix Talladega Martinsville Homestead): Creed +2, Love -2, Day -7, Allgaier -15, Kvapil -40, Mayer -59, Gray -87, Hill -94, Smith -106, Retzlaff -126, Jones -141, Caruth -180

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O’Reilly race results from Charlotte:

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We weren't joking about how close it is.

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With how close @NASCAROReillyAP is, every point is big. @jesselovejr1 is the first with two Xfinity #FastestLap bonus points in The Chase.

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Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson: "We've got to execute better"A pit road penalty and fading long-run speed left Hamlin fifth at Charlotte, dropping him 49 points behind Larson despite finishing one place ahead

Bank of America 400 Highlights

10/11/2026

NASCAR Cup Playoffs Point Standings and Updated Schedule After 2026 Charlotte Results

Bleacher Report•6h

NASCAR Cup Playoffs Point Standings and Updated Schedule After 2026 Charlotte Results

Chase Briscoe Celebrates Bank of America 400 Win

10/11/2026

Caution Flies on Lap 165

10/11/2026

Bank of America 400 Gets Underway🚦

10/11/2026

Caution Flies on Lap 77

10/11/2026

Bank of America 400 Gets Underway🚦

10/11/2026

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Hamlin: “I can’t win five in a row unless I win one in a row”Hamlin trails Larson after the first five Chase races but says the only way back is to focus on winning Charlotte first

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Keselowski still tight-lipped on RFK exit; appreciating the process of free agency The 2012 Cup Series champion says he is surprised at the options showing up

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Spire places Chris Gabehart on administrative leave; JGR claims proof of wrongdoing These arguments are part of a contempt of court motion

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Judge orders Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire to produce '25 and '26 setupsJoe Gibbs Racing wants to prove that Chris Gabehart gave Spire proprietary data

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Why mechanical failure hasn't eliminated Christopher Bell from The ChaseA power steering outage cost him 15 points but he can still win in bunches

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Denny Hamlin had 'no idea' that he gave Kyle Larson the wave-around by pittingHamlin inadvertently gave his main title rival the wave-around early in the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas, and still didn't know about Larson's early struggles when he spun out

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Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’ A trial is scheduled for February and there seems to be little appetite to settle

beyondtheflag.com•6d

New Brad Keselowski landing spot emerges for 2027, and it's actually hilariousThere's no possible way, right? Right?

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Bubba Wallace "paid the price on our front tires" in battle for Vegas winWallace went from fighting Chase Briscoe for the race lead at the start of the final stint, to finishing eighth and over 11 seconds behind

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Kyle Larson's 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a routIs that sustainable or will the law of averages mix it up over the next month?

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Chase Briscoe relieved to make up for falling short last week with win at Las VegasChase Briscoe held on to win in Las Vegas on Sunday after coming heartbreakingly close to victory in Kansas last week.

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Austin Cindric feels like he’s right on the edge of winningAustin Cindric has had two of his strongest finishes of the year the past two weeks, and believes he’s close to breaking through for a win.

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Christopher Bell frustrated after mechanical issue tanks potential opportunity in Las VegasChristopher Bell had a great chance to move up the Chase standings, but some issues with the No. 20 kept him from cashing in.

South Point 400 Highlights

10/04/2026

NASCAR Cup Playoffs Standings

Bleacher Report•1w

NASCAR Cup Playoffs StandingsChase Briscoe won a frantic dash to the checkered flag to capture the South Point 400

Chase Briscoe Celebrates South Point 400 Win

10/04/2026

Final Lead Change of South Point 400

10/04/2026

Zane Smith's Race Ends on Lap 44

10/04/2026

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What now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?Apparently the 2012 champion still has big driving ambitions

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Highlights

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Practice (Impound) Highlights

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

South Point 400 - Qualifying (Impound) Gets Underway🚦

10/03/2026

Noah Gragson Wrecks Out

10/03/2026

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Joe Gibbs Racing makes new claim against Chris Gabehart during discovery hearingLawyers for multiple parties and non-parties attended court on Thursday

beyondtheflag.com•1w

5 possible replacements for Brad Keselowski at RFK Racing in 2027RFK Racing find themselves with an unexpected vacancy, following the announcement of Brad Keselowski's departure. Who will replace him?

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Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to Joe Gibbs Racing's contempt of court motion The defendants say this is personal to JGR and not a matter of practical business

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Stunning Brad Keselowski news cements disappointing final verdict for RFK RacingWhat a wasted opportunity for RFK Racing.

Keselowski Leaving RFK Racing

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NEWS: @RFKracing announces @keselowski will no longer drive the No. 6 Ford following the conclusion of the 2026 season. Keselowski and the team are set to mutually work through his existing ownership interest.

Driver Punched By Crew Member

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Driver Punched By Crew Member...in front of a hot dog stand. Watch it here 📲

beyondtheflag.com•1w

Joe Gibbs Racing's advantage is now completely gone, and it's time to be alarmedKansas Speedway was the ultimate test amid a recent rough patch, and Toyota failed.

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Kyle Larson's team looks like peak Jimmie Johnson but Denny Hamlin says there's time yet The Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 is making an early playoff statement

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Tyler Reddick: "We got big problems" after 23XI strugglesReddick recovered from 34th early at Kansas to finish 11th, but says the No. 45 team still does not understand why its pace has disappeared

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Carson Hocevar explains what caused restart pileup that upended good dayHocevar says 'we all just kind of met' as he collided with Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace on a mid-race restart

Hollywood Casino 400 Highlights

The most exciting moments from Hollywood Casino 400

Kyle Larson Celebrates Hollywood Casino 400 Win

09/27/2026

NASCAR Cup Playoffs Point Standings

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NASCAR Cup Playoffs Point StandingsKyle Larson used a late pass to claim 2nd win in 4 races as part of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase

Hollywood Casino 400 Gets Underway🚦

09/27/2026

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Erik Jones agrees to multi-year contract extension with Legacy Motor ClubThe two-time Southern 500 will continue to drive the No. 43 for several years to come

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Ross Chastain was just a fan when he saw client Carson Hocevar in a fightChastain owns the management firm that represents the Spire youngster

Ryan Blaney Has Black Eye 👁️

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Ryan Blaney Has Black Eye 👁️Physical altercation with Carson Hocevar left a mark

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Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney trade niceties a week after Bristol fight There seems to be a degree of respect between despite what happened

NASCAR Icon Has Brain Disease

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NASCAR Icon Has Brain DiseaseDarrell Waltrip stepping away from public life after progressive brain disease diagnosis

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Jeremy Bullins to join Legacy Motor Club as Riley Herbst's crew chief in 2027Bullins departed RFK Racing this week, where he was the crew chief for Brad Keselowski

beyondtheflag.com•2w

Denny Hamlin's 'decline' is completely overblown, and this stat proves itThe points scored in only the first three playoff races paint an interesting picture.

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Denny Hamlin's main issue with Carson Hocevar is off-track 'disrespect' Hamlin also said that Hocevar's public persona differs from how he talks with other drivers in a private setting

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Ryan Blaney regrets his actions, admits "I got my ass kicked" in Hocevar fightRyan Blaney sat down with Denny Hamlin on his podcast, Actions Detrimental, breaking down his Bristol clash with Carson Hocevar and his thoughts on it all

Blaney, Hocevar React to Wild Fight

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Blaney, Hocevar React to Wild FightRacers explain what happened after crash

NASCAR Crash Leads to Fight 🥊

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NASCAR Crash Leads to Fight 🥊Multiple punches landed at Bristol Motor Speedway

NASCAR Playoff Standings 🏁

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NASCAR Playoff Standings 🏁Joey Logano stormed past a trio of cars with eight laps to go to claim a spot in Victory Lane

Bass Pro Shops Night Race Highlights

The most exciting moments from Bass Pro Shops Night Race

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Carson Hocevar punches Ryan Blaney after late Bristol NASCAR clashAfter getting wrecked out of Saturday's NASCAR Cup race, Blaney confronted Hocevar on pit road where punches were thrown in a wild clash

William Byron's Race Ends on Lap 442

09/19/2026

Cody Ware's Race Ends on Lap 248

09/19/2026

Bass Pro Shops Night Race Gets Underway🚦

09/19/2026

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Sheldon Creed keeps capitalizing on Justin Allgaier, Carson Kvapil shortcomingsThe Haas Factory Team 00 is executing a flawless Chase so far

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Spire calls out Joe Gibbs Racing in fiery new statementSpire boss Jeff Dickerson asserted that the organization 'will not be bullied by Joe Gibbs Racing'

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Joe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris GabehartIt also wants Judge Rodriguez to find the defendants in contempt of court

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Legacy Motor Club makes crew chief change, effective immediatelyThe No. 42 NASCAR Cup team will now be led by Chais Elaison, promoted from within Legacy Motor Club

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Gateway was a race of opportunity for drivers with several posting season-best resultsWhen a chaotic race like the 'Enjoy Illinois 300' occurs, there are always a handful of drivers taking advantage of the chance to punch up the running order

NASCAR Swear Jar Rankings 🤬

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NASCAR Swear Jar Rankings 🤬An update on wild fan competition 📲

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Kyle Larson has finally broken through, and that's a dangerous sight for everyoneThe sleeping giant has awoken.

Sophie x MJ at NASCAR 🔥

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Sophie x MJ at NASCAR 🔥Cunningham meets Jordan at race in Illinois 📸

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Brad Keselowski joins exclusive group with special career milestoneAt Gateway, Keselowski became just the 24th driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to lead 10,000 laps

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Hendrick Motorsports news leaves one driver without a long-term dealCorey Day is now locked in long-term with Hendrick Motorsports after signing a new contract.

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Emotional Alex Bowman remembers his dog Finn after runner-up finish: 'I lost my best friend'Alex Bowman's beloved dog Finn passed away before the start of the race weekend.

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Joey Logano explains why Kyle Larson beat him in the end at GatewayJoey Logano was in position to win, but didn't have enough to survive the many restarts on Sunday.

Enjoy Illinois 300 Highlights

The most exciting moments from Enjoy Illinois 300

Kyle Larson Celebrates Enjoy Illinois 300 Win

09/13/2026

NASCAR Playoffs Bracket 🏁

Bleacher Report•4w

NASCAR Playoffs Bracket 🏁Kyle Larson broke a winning drought of 51 races at World Wide Technology Raceway

Yellow Flag on Lap 240

09/13/2026