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mOMNDay February 9th thru  sATURday February 14th

Austin Hill holds the line in wild Daytona dash to the finish

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 Saturday February 14th...Austin Hill continued his mastery of NASCAR’s big tracks dominating Saturday’s United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway – the Georgia native’s fourth win in this NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season-opener here in the last five years.

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

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FRIday February 13th...Chandler Smith came from the middle of nowhere to win Friday’s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway and immediately gave credit where credit was due.

LOCK, STOCKON, BARREL: CHASE & MOOSE RACE TO OCALA VICTORY

 

Dave Olson

FRIday February 13th...For Chase Stockon and Moose Racing, it seemed as if it was just a matter of time when they’re breakthrough at Florida’s Ocala Speedway would come to fruition.

 

CRAZY 8'S: Mat Williamson Moves Closer to Big Gator With Eighth DIRTcar Nationals Win
 The St. Catharines, ON driver leads Alex Payne by 20 points in Big Gator standing

 

JoeGrabianowski

One night after earning his first Super DIRTcar Series win of 2026, Mat Williamson took a giant leap toward his third Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator trophy.

Hoffman Grabs Third Gator of 2026 With Friday Victory at DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

FRIday February 13th... Nick Hoffman is no stranger to dominant weeks at Volusia Speedway Park. But none of them have been as meaningful as the one he’s having at the 2026 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

FIRST 1ST! SEAVEY FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH AT OCALA

Dave Olson

Thursday February 12th..Logan Seavey possesses a knack for winning USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship races in the state of Florida. After all, he’s accomplished that very thing in each of the past three seasons, including just three days earlier.

Joey Logano, Chase Elliott win 150-mile Duels as DAYTONA 500 field is set

James Gilbert/Getty Images

  Thursday February 12th..Joey Logano won the fourth America 250 Florida Duel of his career on Thursday night to secure a third-place starting spot in Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 In a second Duel that ran caution free, Chase Elliott took control of the race on Lap 53 of 60 and held off Carson Hocevar by 0.065 seconds to win his third 150-mile qualifying race and earn the fourth starting position for the DAYTONA 500.

Hoffman Wins On Back-to-Back Nights at Volusia, Scores First World of Outlaws Victory of 2026

Emily Schwanke

 Thursday February 12th..Nick Hoffman still has a long way to go to match his DIRTcar UMP Modified success at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in a Late Model, but he’s made plenty of inroads this week.

BUZZIN' TO THE FRONT: Mat Williamson Outduels Larry Wight For Seventh DIRTcar Nationals Win
The St. Catharines, ON driver leads the Big Gator standings by 10 points over Wight

Joe Grabianowski

Thursday February 12th..after it took him 13 races to earn his first Super DIRTcar Series win in 2025, defending champion Mat Williamson didn’t waste any time reaching Victory Lane in 2026.

Kyle Busch wins pole for Sunday's Daytona 500

Wednesday February 11th... Kyle Busch delivered the best Daytona 500 qualifying effort of his championship NASCAR career Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway, claiming his first ever pole position for the Great American Race (Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

WINTER OF OZ! OSBORNE IS A FIRST TIME USAC SPRINT WINNER AT OCALA

Rich Forman

Wednesday February 11th... In his still young career, Trey Osborne has experienced just about the widest array of emotions any one person can have at Florida’s Ocala Speedway.

 

 WELCOME BACK, STEW: Stewart Friesen Scores Emotional DIRTcar Nationals Win in Super DIRTcar Series Return
The Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON driver won in his first Series start since he was injured in July

Tom Stevens.

Wednesday February 11th... For weeks on his social media pages, Stewart Friesen posted that “the comeback is always stronger than the setback.”And on Wednesday at Volusia Speedway Park, he completed that comeback.

Leach, Hoffman, Erb Secure Wednesday Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

Wednesday February 11th... A trio of Gator trophies were on offer to DIRTcar Late Model competitors in the Wednesday portion of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in three split-field, 20-lap main events

GATOR DOMINATOR! SWANSON CHOMPS FIELD FOR $12,000 SCORE AT VOLUSIA

Rich Forman

Tuesday February 10th...Jake Swanson has, quite literally, put his all into competing on the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship as a driver/car owner.

O'Neal Leads Wire-to-Wire for Tuesday Victory at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

 Tuesday February 10th...It doesn’t matter what car he’s driving – when Hudson O’Neal rolls onto the track at Volusia Speedway Park, he’s going to be in contention.

Brandon Overton Earns Fourth-Straight Late Model Win in DIRTcar Nationals Opener

Emily Schwanke

 Monday February 9th...The 2026 dirt Late Model season may only be a few weeks old, but Brandon Overton has already matched his win total from the entirety of 2025.

SEAVEY CAN’T BE TOPPED IN NON-STOP VOLUSIA USAC SPRINT OPENER

Michael Fry

Monday February 9th..Just as victory lane was where Logan Seavey left last season. It was the exact same place he entered to begin the 2026 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship campaign as well during Monday’s series season opener at Barberville, Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park.

 

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Friday Daytona Notebook

FRIday February 13th...After watching Thursday night’s America 250 Florida Duels at Daytona, Dr. Eric Warren, vice president of global motorsports competition for General Motors, was impressed with the drivability of the new Chevrolet body style.

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 2 days to go

 FRIday February 13th...the number two is not typically a beloved numeral in racing largely because it means a driver took the checkered flag second and did not win. However, when it comes to the DAYTONA 500 at least starting the race second has been a good omen that a driver may finish the race first.

Mears Races In, McLeod Awarded Final Daytona 500 Berth After Inspection

FRIday February 13th... High drama and long-shot endings once again proved the narrative of the night in Thursday’s America 250 Florida Duels at DAYTONA with Casey Mears and B.J. McLeod claiming the final two “open” positions for the 41-car field for Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Colin Queen Captures Lamborghini Squadra Corse Young Driver Program Shootout

Thursday February 12th...American Colin Queen has been announced as the winner of Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s Super Trofeo Young Driver Program Shootout and will earn factory support for the 2026 racing season.

NASCAR Weekend Preview: DAYTONA 500

William Byron ready to try for unprecedented DAYTONA 500 three-peat

 Thursday February 12th... William Byron doesn’t think he’s the best driver in the NASCAR Cup Series garage at drafting on superspeedways.

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 3 days to go

 Thursday February 12th...Denny Hamlin won the DAYTONA 500 three times within a span of five races from 2016 through 2020. Teamwork carried Hamlin to his 2016 win in the Great American Race, as Joe Gibbs Racing drivers finished 1-2-3-5, with Hamlin beating Martin Truex Jr. to the finish line by 0.010 seconds. In 2019

INDYCAR Announces Historic, Multiyear Commitment from Chevrolet, Honda

Manufacturer Charters To Accompany Boosted Investment Across NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Thursday February 12th... INDYCAR today announced a multiyear commitment from Chevrolet and Honda to continue as official Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Jeff Gordon & Kurt Busch join a powerhouse roster for IROC's debut at Ten Tenths Motor Club on April 10th

Thursday February 12th...GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE IROC SERIES AT THE HERITAGE INVITATIONAL!

 Thursday February 12th...The California Lightning Sprint Car Series is pleased to announce that Motor City Buick/GMC and American Racer Tire will both return as sponsors of the club for the second consecutive year.

FINDING A HOME: Gravel’s Big Game Longevity Leading Toward Historic Tenure

 Championships require time.

josh james

Thursday February 12th...Only 11 drivers through 48 seasons of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series racing can call themselves a champion. It’s the sport’s toughest mountain to summit.

 

Terry Easum Aiming for New Heights in Third American Sprint Car Series Season

Emily Schwanke

 

Wednesday February 11th...Terry Easum has committed himself to the grind and the learning curve of racing with the American Sprint Car Series for the third time in his career in 2026.

Tickets are available now from formulad.com for seven of the eight-round Formula DRIFT PRO and four-round PROSPEC Championships

Wednesday February 11th...As we head into a new season of Formula DRIFT and look forward to greeting the best fans in motorsports, we’re happy to announce that tickets are on-sale for the 2026 season. And following the momentum built last season, plus several key changes for 2026, it’s guaranteed to be yet another incredible season of drift competition! 

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 4 days to go

  Wednesday February 11th...The No. 4 has left a spirited DAYTONA 500 legacy – adorning the car of winners and record-setters. Ernie Irvan was the first to drive the No. 4 into Daytona International Speedway’s famed Victory Lane – claiming the 1991 DAYTONA 500 in the Morgan-McClure Motorsports Chevrolet

DAYTONA 500 Media Day Notebook

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Wednesday February 11th...Denny Hamlin is working his way into 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Connor Zilisch aware of high expectations in DAYTONA 500 debut, Chase Elliott: New NASCAR championship format is aptly named, Kyle Busch ready for challenge in 21st DAYTONA 500 start, So far, so good for Brad Keselowski’s return from broken leg and Shane van Gisbergen cites progress on oval tracks as top priority

Harbinger Joins Partner Roster for Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Readies for Historic Debut on National Mall Aug. 21-23

Wednesday February 11th... INDYCAR has announced Harbinger as the newest event partner for this summer’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The upcoming race weekend will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall, celebrating America’s independence and the legacy of innovation that fuels motorsports across the United States.

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 5 days to go

 Tuesday February 10th...Five different drivers have won the DAYTONA 500 in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, a record number of different victors for a single car number in the Great American Race. Three of those drivers were titans of motorsports—Cale Yarborough (1968),

PREVIEW: BATHURST WELCOMES WIDE OPEN IGTC ENTRY

 Tuesday February 10th...The biggest Intercontinental GT Challenge season since 2020 kicks off at the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour this weekend when six manufacturers, 23 of the 35 entries, and a record six Independent Cup contenders battle for global IGTC points down under.

Register Now for This Can't-Miss Time Attack Challenge at Eagles Canyon

Tuesday February 10th...The May 2-3 Time Attack Challenge at Eagles Canyon Raceway is poised to thrill, with those eyeing October's inaugural National Championship dialing in their perfect setup. Join us!

Vance & Hines Motorsports Announces 2026 Progressive AFT Contingency Program

Kristen Lassen

Tuesday February 10th...Vance & Hines Motorsports is proud to announce its 2026 Progressive American Flat Track Contingency Program, offering nearly $20,000 in payouts across both KICKER AFT Singles and Mission AFT SuperTwins classes. 

Ryder Laplante Commits to Second American Sprint Car Series Campaign

Teenage Oklahoma native is boosted with confidence following top-10 run at Volusia

tyler carr

 

Tuesday February 10th...On the heels of a best-career performance in the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park, Ryder Laplante has made his commitment to a second season following the American Sprint Car Series schedule.

Trans Am Series Unveils 2026 TA Cup National Championship Schedule



After Debuting in Western Championship in 2025, TA Cup Adds National Title in 2026

Tuesday February 10th...The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced that it will add a TA Cup National Championship title for Trans Am’s 60th-anniversary season.

 Behrent’s Performance Bringing One-to-Go Championship to Super DIRTcar Series



 Tuesday February 10th...Being in the top three on the white flag lap at every World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Super DIRTcar Series will come with a benefit this year.

Tickets on Sale Now for the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track

Kristen Lassen

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that tickets are officially on sale for the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track. Scheduled for Saturday, March 21, the event marks Round 3 of the 2026 season and the series’ anticipated return to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.

ace fans can look forward to a perfect afternoon of short-track action as the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour heads to Dominion Raceway for a Sunday matinee event on April 26, following a schedule adjustment from the originally planned Saturday, April 25 date.

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 6 days to go

 With six days until the drop of the DAYTONA 500 green flag, the number six stands to provide a compelling outcome in NASCAR’s storied season-opener. Should Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota), Josh Berry (No. 21 Woods Brothers Ford), William Byron (No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) or rookie Connor Zilisch (No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet) prevail in Sunday’s race – it would mark the sixth time one of those car numbers has won in the sport’s grandest race - second most all-time only to the No. 43, which Richard Petty drove to seven Daytona 500 wins.

 Tickets on Sale Now for the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track

Kristen Lassen

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that tickets are officially on sale for the Yamaha Atlanta Short Track. Scheduled for Saturday, March 21, the event marks Round 3 of the 2026 season and the series’ anticipated return to the red clay of Senoia Raceway.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off 2026 Season With DIRTcar Nationals Gator Hunt
The Beasts of the Northeast will race Feb. 11-14 at Volusia Speedway Park

Josh James

After a three-month hibernation, the Beasts of the Northeast will awaken for their annual trip to Florida.

Relaxed and Ready: Tyler Roahrig Embraces Confidence Heading into 2026

Rick Kimball.

 As the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour continues to grow in both reach and competition, few drivers enter the 2026 season with the level of experience and calm confidence that Plymouth, Indiana driver Tyler Roahrig brings to the pits.

Nasr May be IMSA’s, and Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Main Man

Rolex 24 Three-Peat Fully Establishes the Brazilian Among the Greats

Many of the storylines in sports car racing revolve around cars, manufacturers, and the team-oriented aspects of the sport. There’s not always room in the spotlight for individual performances. 

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership with Sugarlands Distilling Company, naming the award-winning craft distillery the Official Moonshine and its new Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey as the Official Whiskey of the series. 

 

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