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BMW M Hybrid V8: Evaluating the impact of the latest evo package

BMW has introduced a comprehensive technical overhaul for its LMDh challenger. As the grid prepares for the Le Mans 24 Hours, in-depth analysis indicates that the German manufacturer is moving in the right direction

Motorsport

NASCAR officials address holding the caution, fuel saving tactics at Daytona

There's no real shift in any policy and race control made decisions based on driver feedback

Motorsport

The storylines to follow throughout the 2026 Daytona 500

A new season of NASCAR has arrived, and there's already a lot of interesting stories unfolding throughout the field ahead of the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway

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The many reasons why this NASCAR Truck race at Daytona is must-watch TV

All the racing this week at Daytona International Speedway will be action-packed, but the Truck Series season-opener boasts an entry list that simply can’t be topped

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From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at Daytona

Garrett Mitchell is better known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of followers gained over the years as a racing influencer

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How NASCAR's founding family transformed Daytona Beach into a motorsports mecca

The France family, the founders of NASCAR, has deep roots in Daytona Beach, Florida

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Carson Hocevar joins impressive Truck field for Daytona season-opener

The entry list for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway just gets more interesting

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John Hunter Nemechek enters Daytona Truck race with Halmar-Friesen

Nemechek is a proven winner in the NASCAR Truck Series, and his Daytona appearance will be his 150th career NCTS start

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Daytona 24, Hour 12: Fog halts green-flag running as Porsche remains in control

There's no change at the front as the GTP field struggles to take the fight to the Porsche-powered Penske cars, but dense fog is quickly becoming a serious issue

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Long-run analysis: Which GTP teams have the edge entering the Rolex 24?

An analysis of long-run performance for the GTP challengers ahead of the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway

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Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing

YouTuber Cleetus McFarland (aka Garrett Mitchell) opened up on his 2026 plans and the mission to one day compete in the Daytona 500

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Dale Jr. is nervous ahead of second Daytona 500 as team owner

JR Motorsports doesn't have a guaranteed spot and there's a new Chevy body

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IMSA test at Daytona: First look at 2026 LMDh cars

A full overview of the IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona, as teams and manufacturers look ahead to the 2026 season

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Survive to thrive: The Wood Brothers "never give up" attitude is really starting to pay off

Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR, having competed in the sport's top level since the early 1950s. They were there as the sport transitioned from a small local series to a national spectacle, racing on the beaches of Daytona and later the high banks, but the…

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Trump takes taxpayer-funded Daytona 500 joyride at rained-out race as he guts federal workforce

Trump, back in power, seeks out another expensive spotlight while Elon Musk axes agencies

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President Trump To Attend Daytona 500, NASCAR's Premier Race

President Trump's message ahead of Daytona 500 celebrates American spirit and tradition in motorsports, highlighting the significance of the prestigious NA...

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History is betting against William Byron earning back-to-back victories at the Daytona 500

The odds for a repeat Daytona 500 win in 2025 for William Byron are incredibly slim. Only four drivers in the 67-year history of the 500 have ever won it back-to-back: Richard Petty did it first in 1973-1974, followed by Cale Yarborough in 1983-1984, Sterling Marlin in 1994-1995, and most…

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What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “birthplace of…

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Johnson puts Daytona 500 qualifying "nightmares" behind him, taking an easier path in 2025

Jimmie Johnson's been plagued by last year's "frightening" Daytona 500 qualifying experience. But after Wednesday's qualifying run, earning a locked spot in Sunday's race, he might finally enjoy a peaceful night's sleep again.

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Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup and how to watch 2025 NASCAR Cup opener

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.

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Rolex 24 drivers have very mixed feelings about Daytona's changed Bus Stop

Big changes to Daytona Speedway's Bus Stop corner have driver's worried about chaotic passes and less exciting racing.

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How this Rolex 24 photographer survives a 15-mile, 30-hour work day

If you think driving in a 24-hour race is hard, try photographing it. You don’t have a teammate to share duties — or a team to support you. No way to get around the track but your feet. The conditions, from the light to the weather to the temperature, are…

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Porsche, BMW raise concerns about high voltage issues ahead of Daytona 24

Porsche and BMW have voiced concerns over the reliability of the high-voltage element of the one-make LMDh hybrid system going into this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours.

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BMW tops the times in Roar test ahead of Daytona 24 Hours

BMW ended up fastest and topped the times in three sessions over the official Roar test ahead of this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours IMSA SportsCar Championship season-opener.

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Texas Official Suspended Over 1-Second 'Pole Dancing' Video: If That's Her Biggest Skeleton 'We're All Screwed'

Daytona City Manager Kimberly Judge was placed on leave while the context of the video is investigated.

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