Who are you rooting for to win the 2026 Daytona 500?
Miranda Lambert, Jimmie Johnson, and a New NASCAR Era: 2026 Daytona 500 Set to Make History
The 2026 Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, marks the 68th running of NASCAR's most iconic race. Held at Daytona International Speedway, the event kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series season with a star-studded field and nationwide fanfare. Top contenders like Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Ross Chastain, and Ryan Blaney are expected to battle it out on the 2.5-mile superspeedway. The race features a 200-lap, 500-mile format, preceded by single-car qualifying and the always intense Duel races. Adding to the spectacle, country music icon Miranda Lambert will headline the pre-race concert, energizing fans before the engines roar to life. Millions will tune in via FOX and SiriusXM, making it one of the most-watched motorsports events of the year. With high-speed action, drafting strategy, and the ever-present possibility of the "Big One," the 2026 Daytona 500 promises unforgettable moments for both loyal NASCAR fans and newcomers alike.
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- Chase Elliott
- Denny Hamlin
- Kyle Larson
- Ryan Blaney
- Ross Chastain
- Tyler Reddick
- Another Driver