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Ryan Blaney is the NASCAR driver to beat after a win at Daytona and a 6th straight top-10 finish

Ryan Blaney is the NASCAR driver to beat after a win at Daytona and a 6th straight top-10 finish

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Blaney parked his car against the high-banked outside wall at Daytona International Speedway and floored it, spinning his rear tires and sending plumes of smoke into the grandstands as fireworks lit up the sky.
Ryan Blaney's last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment

Ryan Blaney's last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR's playoff system is designed to give a long shot a chance to race for the championship.
NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch lands a Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch lands a Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Connor Zilisch paused to compose himself before wiping away tears, then spent the next 20 minutes using his shirt as a handkerchief.
Kaulig Racing will anchor Ram's return to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026

Kaulig Racing will anchor Ram's return to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kaulig Racing will be Ram's anchor partner when the automaker makes its return to NASCAR in 2026.
Judge blocks Rick Ware Racing from selling NASCAR team amid charter dispute

Judge blocks Rick Ware Racing from selling NASCAR team amid charter dispute

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A North Carolina judge on Friday granted Legacy Motor Club a preliminary injunction blocking Rick Ware from selling his NASCAR team during a battle over one of his charters.
NASCAR's Daytona race to finalize playoff lineup with 2 spots up for grabs

NASCAR's Daytona race to finalize playoff lineup with 2 spots up for grabs

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway to finalize its 16-car playoff lineup, with two spots up for grabs and a win-and-you’re-in opportunity for any driver yet to visit victory lane this season.
NASCAR's Connor Zilisch cleared to race and will return at Daytona after breaking collarbone

NASCAR's Connor Zilisch cleared to race and will return at Daytona after breaking collarbone

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch will attempt to race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, less than two weeks after breaking his collarbone during a nasty, slip-and-fall accident in victory lane .
Humpy Wheeler, the 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86

Humpy Wheeler, the 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
Cadillac counts down to its F1 debut with lessons from NASA and the 'inverse Ted Lasso'

Cadillac counts down to its F1 debut with lessons from NASA and the 'inverse Ted Lasso'

The clock is ticking until Cadillac joins the Formula 1 grid. Literally. “On the wall of every office that we have is a countdown clock,” team principal Graeme Lowdon told The Associated Press in a recent interview. “It’s counting down to two things.
NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has

NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has

CHARLOTTE, N.C.