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jacksonville.com > story > sports > nascar > 02/13/2026 > nascar-daytona-500-kyle-larson-ross-chastain > 88606858007

NASCAR's 'Hell Yeah' campaign signals a return to its loud, raw roots

NASCAR's 'Hell Yeah' campaign signals a return to its loud, raw roots3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (719+ words) Nothing specific here, just some random thoughts at Daytona while deciding which of the Sunday forecasts to believe " the one looking like it was written by a hopeful Big Bill France, or the one that looks like the work of…...

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jacksonville.com > story > sports > columns > ryan-o-halloran > 02/13/2026 > ryan-o-halloran-nascar-denny-hamlin-michael-jordan-joe-gibbs-daytona-500 > 88586950007

After legal win, dad's death, Denny Hamlin sets sight on first title

After legal win, dad's death, Denny Hamlin sets sight on first title3+ hour, 11+ min ago   (114+ words) Denny Hamlin's offseason had the high of forcing NASCAR to make changes and the low of his father's death. DAYTONA BEACH " Going through the assembly line-type exercise of meeting with waves of media. Getting the right fit for the seat…...

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jacksonville.com > story > sports > nascar > 02/12/2026 > daytona-500-starting-lineup-duels > 88652234007

Daytona 500 starting lineup after Daytona Duel. NASCAR season awaits

Daytona 500 starting lineup after Daytona Duel. NASCAR season awaits14+ hour, 52+ min ago   (474+ words) We now know who's in and who's out, and among the in-crowd, we know where they'll line up Sunday to start the 68th Daytona 500. Thursday night's 150-mile Duels settled things among those without automatic entry. Four drivers and their teams loaded…...

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NASCAR legend Dave Marcis back at Daytona for first time in a while

NASCAR legend Dave Marcis back at Daytona for first time in a while19+ hour, 52+ min ago   (229+ words) Dave Marcis is one of the most familiar faces in Daytona history. But Thursday he stepped foot on the property for the first time in 20 years. "I retired in 2002, but kept testing the IROC cars here until 2006, and hadn't been…...

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Dinah Jane will sing 'America the Beautiful' before 2026 Daytona 500

22+ hour, 36+ min ago   (216+ words) The celebrity guest lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500 continues to expand. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Daytona International Speedway announced platinum-selling singer Dinah Jane will perform "America the Beautiful" before Sunday's Great American Race. It is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will air on Fox....

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Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe top 2 for Daytona 500 starting line up

Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe top 2 for Daytona 500 starting line up1+ day, 47+ min ago   (16+ words) Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe top 2 for Daytona 500 starting line up'The Florida Times-Union...

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jacksonville.com > story > sports > nascar > 02/11/2026 > daytona-500-qualifying-results-starting-lineup-grid-duels > 88634700007

Daytona 500 qualifying results set starting lineup for 2026 Duels

Daytona 500 qualifying results set starting lineup for 2026 Duels1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (402+ words) Kyle Busch, looking to kickstart his great but recently sluggish career, took a big first step Wednesday night by winning the pole for the Daytona 500." Busch, driving the No. 8 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing, toured the 2.5-mile trioval in 49.006 seconds,…...

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Daytona 500 qualifying: NASCAR drivers battle for 2026 pole win

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (23+ words) Daytona 500 qualifying: NASCAR drivers battle for 2026 pole win'The Florida Times-Union Daytona 500 qualifying: NASCAR drivers battle for 2026 pole win...

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Jimmie Johnson on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races

Jimmie Johnson on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (14+ words) Jimmie Johnson on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races'The Florida Times-Union...

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Tyler Reddick on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races

Tyler Reddick on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (14+ words) Tyler Reddick on what makes Daytona 500 different from other races'The Florida Times-Union...