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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of racing. during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Nicholas Sanchez, driver of the #48 GainBridge Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Pole Award winner, Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota (R) and Front Row winner, Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford pose for photos during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Bryant Team Honda drives during the NTT INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg during on March 02, 2025 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty Images)

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of racing. during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 11: Garrett Mitchell, also known as Cleetus McFarland, driver of the #30 Kenetik Ford enters his car for the ARCA Menards Series Bush's Beans 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 11, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: NASCAR track drying team work to dry the track during a weather delay in the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: A detail view of Harley J. Earl Trophy on display in the media center prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, lead the field during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Coca-Cola Ford, reacts after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Pole Award winner, Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota (R) and Front Row winner, Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford pose for photos during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Crew chief James Pohlman, speaks to Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Hellmann's/Commissary Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald's Toyota, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Chevrolet race during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Nicholas Sanchez, driver of the #48 GainBridge Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite/Foster Love Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

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