The Daytona 500 is, without question, the most attended and most watched race of any NASCAR season. In fact, the 500 has no rivals. The spectacle, the history, and the pride in the sport. It all leads into a scene like no other in our motorsport. This year marks the 68th running of the Great American Race at one of the most famous race tracks … Continue reading How to Watch the 2026 Daytona 500 and What to Watch for
Qualifying: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson kicked off 2026 by earning the pole for The Busch Light Clash at Bowman Gray. William Byron qualified 2nd, followed by all 4 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas. Bubba Wallace qualified on row 4 alongside Chris Buescher, who was the best qualifying Ford driver. Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick rounded out the top-10. Defending event winner, Chase Elliott, … Continue reading 2026 Clash Qualifying & LCQ Recap
Cars have officially been on track for the first time in 2026! The Cup guys went for qualifying laps at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Here is how they stacked up. Kyle Larson from Hendrick Motorsports wins the pole. The top 20 are locked into the Clash, with the highest-finishing driver of 2025, not locked in, being Alex Bowman, is locked in on provisional. … Continue reading 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray Qualifying Results
By: Andy DeLay, Staff Writer Well, they don’t call it the “Madhouse” for nothing… but usually the madness happens on the track, not because of the weather. There’s one thing I’ve learned: you can’t outrun Mother Nature, especially when she’s packing eight inches of snow. The 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was supposed to be the kickoff to the season this past … Continue reading Frozen Out: Why the Snow at Bowman Gray Should Send the Clash Back to Daytona
As we head back to the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium for the second time with the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend, the race has already seen a major shift. All on-track action for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been moved to Sunday. The preliminary car count for the Clash sits at 38, including a pair of part-time cars. Here is the full entry … Continue reading Official 2026 Cook-Out Clash Entry List
As we are less than a month away from the official start of the 2026 NASCAR season, the annual Daytona 500 is nearly upon us. Just like each year, we provide you with the full driver lineup for the Great American Race! This list includes the up-to-the-minute Open Entries list, which we will keep updated. Image Credit: Patrick Vallely Car Driver Team OEM 1 Ross … Continue reading Your 2026 Daytona 500 Entry List
By Andy DeLay Staff Writer, Seriously Fast Motorsports The Silly Season music has finally stopped for Corey Heim, and I have to admit, I’m scratching my head a little bit on this one. After months of speculation, 23XI Racing dropped the news: The reigning Craftsman Truck Series champion will be attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500 next month. He’ll be behind the wheel of … Continue reading A Step Sideways or a Strategic Pause? Part of Heim’s 2026 Plans Revealed
23XI Racing and Xfinity announced Tuesday morning that the pair will not only continue their partnership into the 2026 NASCAR season but also expand on it. Starting at the 2026 Daytona 500, Xfinity has expanded into the anchor sponsorship role for Wallace and the 23 team. In 2025, Xfinity covered two races for Wallace; this season, it will cover the majority of them as the … Continue reading Xfinity Expands their Partnership with Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing
We all know someone who has never been to a NASCAR race before. As much as we regulars all know what we’re doing, there are some who don’t. So let’s share this with those who need it! Warm Races First things you’re going to need are safety-related. Colder Races For the Kids Personal Recommendations from the Editor DO NOT BRING Image Credit: Patrick Vallely Continue reading A NASCAR Fan Guide: What to bring to the Track 2026 Edition
By: Andy DeLay, Staff Writer If you were anywhere near downtown Mooresville this past week, you didn’t just hear the engines—you felt them in your chest. And if you looked around, you saw something that’s becoming rare these days: a community united not just by horsepower, but by heart. We all know the tragic news from December. Losing Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children … Continue reading More Than a Legend: Mooresville Roars for “The Biff”
