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You probably didn't think that Bart Simpson would be involved in the 68th running of the Daytona 500. But he is! NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway announced Friday that Bart Simpson, star of "The Simpsons," will be the honorary starter for the Daytona 500 this Sunday (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). It's not Nancy Cartwright, the genius voice behind Bart Simpson but the mascot of […]

Bright reds, flashy purples and so many shades of green: Practically every color on the rainbow will be represented in Sunday's 2026 Daytona 500, the NASCAR Cup Series season opener. Plus, first-time Daytona 500 pole sitter Kyle Busch and two-time defending 500 champ William Byron are rocking flames on their Chevrolets with can't-miss paint schemes. Drivers and teams work all offseason to bring the strongest possible cars to Daytona International […]

Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Fla.) — Typically, NASCAR drivers scratch their heads after races at drafting tracks, wondering about a questionable move from one of their opponents. But Thursday after the Duels at Daytona, drivers got out of their cars wondering why they were so out of control as they competed in the pair of 150-mile races — Joey Logano won the first, while Chase Elliott won the second […]

You know the one. The Intimidator. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, whose No. 3 car, now driven by Austin Dillon, is a living reminder of his legacy. But tonight, you can relive his greatness when FOX Sports and NASCAR Studios air the documentary "We've Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later" on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on FS1 after the Duels at Daytona to determine the starting lineup for […]

Kyle Busch needed a hot start to the season. Busch finished the 2025 season winless, down in 21st place in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, ensuring a second straight year without qualifying for the playoffs. The No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet driver is riding a 93-race winless streak, which he could snap with his first Daytona 500 checkered flag. But it's a new season with a new postseason format […]

What's better than watching the NASCAR Cup Series? Watching NASCAR and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching the Daytona 500 on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 15 with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the Daytona 500 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions before the race starts for your shot to win cash prizes. All you […]

James Hinchcliffe, it's time for you to start your engine again. The former INDYCAR driver turned FOX Sports broadcaster is set to compete in the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series race at St. Petersburg on Feb. 28, marking his official NASCAR debut. Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. "I am super excited to run my first truck race at St. Pete," Hinchcliffe said in a statement. "When they announced […]

Let's hear straight from the NASCAR Cup Series drivers themselves. Here are some of the best answers from our FOX Sports production days as we asked drivers about the new Chase playoff format, who would make the playoffs this year after missing in 2025, and whether Connor Zilisch will win a race as a rookie this year. Who does the new playoff system help? Kevin Harvick: "The first one that comes […]

Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Fla.) — Kyle Busch — who entered the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season desperate for a win in any race and seeking his first Daytona 500 in his 21st start — will lead the field to green Sunday from the pole thanks to posting the fastest lap in single-car qualifying Wednesday. It's the first Daytona 500 pole for the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet […]