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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Viva Towels Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, race during Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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The Complete 2026 NASCAR TV Ratings Tracker

What’s Happening? This year marks the second season of NASCAR’s groundbreaking 2025 media rights deal, and fans are curious to see just how year two

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Kauy Ostlien February 13, 2026
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All Confirmed Dates on the 2027 NASCAR Schedule (So Far)

What’s Happening? Throughout 2026, NASCAR will announce dates for its 2027 schedule. Though the sport drops the full schedule in bulk, tracks will be announced

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Kauy Ostlien February 13, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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With Kyle Larson Locked Down, What’s Hendrick Motorsports’ Next 2027 Silly Season Move?

What’s Happening? This week, Hendrick Motorsports locked down Kyle Larson into the 2030s this weekend, preventing the star driver from even sniffing free agency, but

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Kauy Ostlien February 13, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win Duel 2 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Fans React to FOX’s Questionable Daytona Commercial Break

What’s Happening? During Thursday night’s second 150-mile duel qualifying race for the Dayton 500, FOX Sports caused a major stir in the NASCAR community for

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Kauy Ostlien February 13, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: A general view of the exterior of the Daytona International Speedway as rain falls to delay the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 on February 14, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Will it Rain During the 2026 Daytona 500?

What’s Happening? NASCAR’s Daytona 500 is just days away, but per the usual, the talk is not about who will win the race, but if

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Kauy Ostlien February 11, 2026
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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How Does 2026 Daytona 500 Qualifying Work?

What’s Happening? The NFL season is over, and that means one thing: it’s time for a refresher on NASCAR’s most unique qualifying format. How does

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Kauy Ostlien February 9, 2026
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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Which New Tracks Could NASCAR Add in 2027?

What’s Happening? NASCAR is reportedly looking at several new venues to add to the 2027 schedule. As exciting as this is, fans are now left

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Kauy Ostlien February 9, 2026
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What Fans Think of NASCAR’s TV Coverage in 2026 (So Far)

What’s Happening? As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway, The Daily Downforce is once again tracking how fans feel about race broadcasts throughout

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Bryan Aguiar February 9, 2026
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: A general view of fireworks pre-race ceremonies prior to 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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Dale Earnhardt Jr Weighs In on 2026 Clash

What’s Happening? Following NASCAR’s 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, fans and NASCAR industry members have debated whether or not the annual exhibition race was

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Kauy Ostlien February 6, 2026
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, spin after an on-track incident 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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NASCAR Legend Calls the 2026 Clash “Million-Dollar Bumper Cars”

What’s Happening? NASCAR legend Jeremy Mayfield said that he thinks NASCAR’s 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was “a bad look for the

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Kauy Ostlien February 5, 2026
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Fans Celebrate the End of NASCAR on FOX’s Cartoon Era

What’s Happening? NASCAR fans were quick to notice during Wednesday afternoon’s practice session that NASCAR on FOX has stopped using the somewhat controversial cartoon driver

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Kauy Ostlien February 4, 2026
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Mobil 1/O'Reilly Auto Parts Toyota, drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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The Biggest Silly Season Questions Entering 2026

What’s Happening? Though the 2026 NASCAR season has yet to start, the 2027 Silly Season talk is already picking up. So, what are some major

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Kauy Ostlien February 4, 2026
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NASCAR Fans React to Greg Biffle’s Surprise Appearance in Ram’s New TV Show

What’s Happening? During the latest episode of Ram Truck’s NASCAR TV Show, RAM: Race for the Seat, NASCAR fans were surprised to see an appearance from late NASCAR legend

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Kauy Ostlien February 3, 2026
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 14: Nick Sanchez, driver of the #48 Big Machine Label Group Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 14, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Who Drives AM Racing’s No. 25?

What’s Happening? AM Racing made a shocking return to the NASCAR grid last week when they announced their planned sale to SPS Racing had fallen

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Kauy Ostlien February 2, 2026
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Is Kevin Harvick Serious About a NASCAR Return?

What’s Happening? Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick mentioned he was starting to “get the bug” to race again during the season debut of

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