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Who Can Excel in the O’Reilly Series Chase?
Photo Credit to David Jensen/Getty Images NASCAR Is There a Standout Favorite for the O’Reilly Series Championship? In less than three weeks’ time, a new champion will be crowned in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. As things currently stand, four suitors are within eyeshot of winning this ultimate prize. With three races left at three very different venues, are any of them favored over the others?
NASCAR Television Schedule: Talladega Chase Race 2026
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of Talladega Superspeedway Chase Race 2026 Round 34 is here for the 2026 NASCAR season, taking all three series to the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway. Alabama’s one-of-a-kind 2.66-mile ribbon of asphalt will have every Chase contender in fits this weekend, as one of the final stops on the championship quest. The celebration of speed and chaos-defying moves ends with Sunday’s YellaWood 500.
Tyler Reddick Takes Sixth Win of Season in Clutch Drive at Phoenix
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Tyler Reddick Comes to Life Late at Phoenix, Earns Sixth Win of 2026 AVONDALE, Ariz. – The winningest driver and team of 2026 earned a long-awaited maiden Chase victory at Phoenix. Tyler Reddick had the right tire strategy late to capitalize, taking a sixth checkered flag on the campaign. Now back on the fringes of the championship battle, Reddick looks to bookend the year with dominant drives.
Jesse Love Leaps into Chase Lead with Another Phoenix Win
Photo Credit to Meg Oliphant/Getty Images NASCAR Jesse Love Wins Back 2 Back at Phoenix, Takes O’Reilly Chase Lead AVONDALE, Ariz. – New season, new format, new place on the calendar, but it was the same result at Phoenix. Jesse Love backed up his career-defining drive from last fall, taking the checkers once again at Phoenix Raceway. While 2025’s win gave him the O’Reilly Series title, this one puts Love atop the points once again.
Kaden Honeycutt Extends Chase Lead with Another Win at Phoenix
“My pit crew, they did a great job, man,” Honeycutt said. “Just, I give so much credit to them because they’re so damn good. Thank you Safelite, Scott Zipadelli [crew chief], Mobil1, TROCON Garage, Toyota Racing. Oh, this is so amazing. Phoenix! We finally got one, baby. Whoo! Yeah, I just can’t say enough about Scott. My crew, David, Tim, Chuck, Adam, Cube, everyone that works so dang hard on these race trucks. Man, I’m so fortunate to be able to drive these things.
Clash of the Truck Series Titans: Honeycutt vs. Riggs
Photo Credit to Peter Stratta/TSJSports NASCAR Is There a 2026 Truck Series Title Favorite Between Honeycutt and Riggs? Four races remain in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, with a mano a mano title battle. Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs are the two best drivers on this campaign, and have separated themselves in a tight championship clash. 17 points are all that lies between the TRICON Garage No. 11 and Front Row Motorsports’ No. 34.
Who Will Find the Desert Mirage of Phoenix Victory Lane?
Photo Credit to Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Win the Duel in the Desert at Phoenix Raceway? For the first time in seven years, Phoenix Raceway will not be the site of the Cup Series Championship race. Now the seventh stop for the 2026 Chase, the desert diamond may have a trick or two up its sleeve. The one-mile oval has tendencies and characteristics like nowhere else on the NASCAR circuit.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Phoenix Chase Race 2026
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of Phoenix Chase Race 2026 NASCAR heads west again for a very pivotal Chase weekend from Phoenix Raceway. The unique mile of asphalt in The Valley of the Sun will be the fourth-to-last race for all three National Series, plus ARCA West’s penultimate event. Championship battles are tight in all three divisions, with a lot of room for great movement in Phoenix.
Corey Day Captures Another Checkered Flag at Charlotte
Photo Credit to Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images NASCAR Corey Day Takes Back-to-Back Wins in Sunday Charlotte O’Reilly Race CONCORD, N.C. – For a second-straight week, Corey Day proved why he’s a future star in the making. Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 17 rebounded from an early setback to be victorious after a late sprint to the checkers. Now up to third in points with a razor-close Chase battle, Day looks to end his O’Reilly rookie year with a possible championship.
Chase Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back in Charlotte Photo Finish
Photo Credit to Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images NASCAR Chase Briscoe Earns Razor-Thin Second Consecutive Chase Win CONCORD, N.C. – Two intermediate ovals in back-to-back weeks led to the same result – Chase Briscoe taking the checkers again at Charlotte. Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 Toyota bookended this race, leading early on and from lap 200 onward. Briscoe’s win was anything but smooth sailing though, giving up a ton of ground to Christopher Bell in the closing laps.
Layne Riggs Tightens Truck Title Fight with Charlotte Sweep
Photo Credit to David Jensen/Getty Images NASCAR Layne Riggs Takes Seventh Win of Season in Charlotte Sweep CONCORD, N.C. – The Craftsman Truck Series title fight raged on as a clash of the titans in Charlotte. Despite starting 13th, Layne Riggs found the lead early on. Front Row Motorsports’ top man then carried out a race-long battle against Chase rival Kaden Honeycutt, with the No. 34 getting the upper hand late. Both drivers split the stages, and led all but two laps Friday night.
Who Can Take the Chase Crown in Charlotte?
Photo Credit to Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Capture the Flag and Chase Momentum in Charlotte? For the first time in nine years, NASCAR will race on Charlotte’s oval in the fall. Each Chase race since 2017 has been on the Charlotte Roval, with 2026 going back to the track’s traditional layout. As race six in this year’s championship quest, Charlotte could see one driver crowned title favorite and pick up a big boost.
Who’s in the Green, Who’s in the Red for The Chase After Vegas?
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR Chase Standings Deep Dive After Week Five From Las Vegas Las Vegas was the halfway point in NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup, and with it came a lot of separation among the 16 contenders. Through five weeks, first to 16th are now a whopping 200 points apart. Four drivers are now left within a race’s gap of the lead. The Chase’s first stanza was very fruitful for some and very forgettable for others, with great movement throughout the grid.
Kasey Kahne to Run Full-Time in 2027 Truck Series with Spire
Photo Credit to Spire Motorsports NASCAR Kasey Kahne Returns to NASCAR with Spire Motorsports for 2027 Truck Series Campaign MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Officially announced Wednesday, 18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Kasey Kahne will return to stock cars for 2027. The Enumclaw, Wash. native will run the full FedEx Freight Truck Series season with Spire Motorsports in the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado. Kahne, 46, was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Charlotte Fall 2026
Photo Credit to Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of Charlotte Chase Races 2026 NASCAR’s home stretch for the 2026 season kicks off at everyone’s home track – Charlotte Motor Speedway. This weekend marks the first of five-straight tripleheader stops on the calendar to close the racing year, with each Chase in full force. The 1.5-mile oval has not seen any fall race in nine years, celebrating a return to its traditional layout.
Chase Briscoe Brings the Desert Heat in Las Vegas
Photo Credit to Joe Gibbs Racing via Twitter/X NASCAR Chase Briscoe Capitalizes with Dominant Las Vegas Chase Race LAS VEGAS, Nev. – From the agony of defeat last week to the spoils of victory, Chase Briscoe let it ride in Las Vegas. Seven days after a heartbreaking Chase loss, the No. 19 Toyota led the way for much of this Sunday’s show in Sin City. Sweeping all three stages, Briscoe may have just kickstarted another late season surge.
Corey Day Delivers Las Vegas Stunner for Career-Best Drive
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Corey Day Bounces off the Boards to Win Las Vegas Thriller LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Already twice a winner this season, 20-year-old sensation Corey Day saved his best performance yet for The Chase. Las Vegas saw the Hendrick Motorsports driver lead a career-high 136 laps. However, what will live on past this night is the hectic final 10 circuits. Carson Kvapil chased Day down in lapped traffic, and got by the 17 twice in the run to the checkers.
Who Will be Dealt the Right Hand in Las Vegas?
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Continue a Chase Heater in Las Vegas? The Chase rolls onto its halfway point at a desert gem – Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The second of three-straight intermediate ovals will see the Cup Series’ best duke it out for a very high-stakes win. Can a daring gamble elevate one driver to the championship doorstep? The South Point 400 will be won by a team that can adapt on the fly and be willing to put it all on the table.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Las Vegas Chase Race 2026
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Las Vegas Fall Race Weekend 2026 NASCAR’s Chase rolls onto another high stakes round this weekend. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the next battleground for the Cup and O’Reilly Series championships. Both divisions have a new points leader thanks to late-season surges. Each of them will try to continue their heater in Sin City.
BREAKING: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing Split Ways After 2026
Photo Credits to David Jensen and Matt Kelley/Getty Images NASCAR Brad Keselowski Leaving No. 6 Ford, Ending Ownership Tenure at RFK Racing CONCORD, N.C. – Announced Tuesday morning, NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing will part ways after 2026. The accomplished driver has been a co-owner of this team since 2021. He will vacate the No. 6 Ford Mustang and leave his ownership position after five years.
Kyle Larson Extends Chase Lead with Max-Points Day in Kansas
NASCAR Kyle Larson Wins Again at Kansas with Monster Dominating Drive KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A championship-caliber Sunday drive is what was served up by Kyle Larson at Kansas Speedway. 235 laps led, 76 points, and growing his Chase lead is what team No. 5 gained from Kansas City. Now with top-twos in each of the last three weeks, Larson appears poised to take title number three in 2026. From the front row, Kyle Larson saw a nearly flawless run in Stage 1.
Kansas Kaden: Honeycutt Tames The Heartland for Third Win
Photo Credit to Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images NASCAR Kaden Honeycutt Takes Third Win of Season, Truck Points Lead in Kansas KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A marathon Saturday in Kansas may go onto be the turning point in the 2026 Truck Series title fight. Chase bad luck continued for title favorite Layne Riggs. Meanwhile, his chief competition Kaden Honeycutt had a near-flawless afternoon. Now a three-time winner on the season, the Toyota phenom took over the championship lead by a big gap.
Who Can Click Their Heels in Kansas Speedway Victory Lane?
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Follow The Yellow Brick Road to Kansas Speedway Success? What could be one of the most impactful races of The Chase is next on the docket. Kansas Speedway is first in a perfect trio of intermediate ovals for this championship hunt. In short, Sunday could set the tone for the next six weeks. The Hollywood Casino 400 does have a few favorites jump off the page ahead of race weekend, all of whom aim for huge points ahead.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Kansas Chase Race Weekend 2026
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Kansas Fall Race Weekend 2026 Another loaded NASCAR weekend is on deck from a very popular racetrack. Kansas Speedway will be the center of attention for the ARCA Menards Series finale and Chase racing for Trucks and Cup cars. Three pivotal races in their respective championships will see drivers leave it all on the track at the racy intermediate oval. See the full racing schedule below, with all times in ET.
Joey Logano Left Laughing as Bristol Brawl Breaks Out
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Joey Logano Steals Bristol Night Race, Tempers Boil Over Behind Him BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Bristol Night Race left everyone reeling after enough tension, conflict, and emotions to fill a movie. Although Joey Logano took his third victory in the last nine weeks with the fall Bristol classic, Chase contenders behind him made more noise. A post-race fight between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar left everyone on the edge of their seat.
Sheldon Creed Takes Late Clash at Bristol, Extends Points Lead
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Sheldon Creed Takes Second Win of Chase After Late Tempers Flare at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. – Is a new Mr. September in our midst? Sheldon Creed is now a two-time Chase winner after a late scramble at Bristol. The Haas Factory Team No. 00 had fresh tires with 15 laps left, and many leaders made contact ahead of him. Taking command on an overtime dash, the perennial bridesmaid is now two-for-three to start The Chase and gaps his points lead.
Jake Garcia Upsets Truck Chase Opener in Bristol
Photo Credit to Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images NASCAR Jake Garcia Takes First Truck Series Win, Upsetting Chase Contenders BRISTOL, Tenn. – Few could have predicted the chaos that reigned supreme in the first Truck Series Chase race. Bristol Motor Speedway was not kind to most of the 10 title contenders, paving the way for a new face to find victory lane. Jake Garcia narrowly missed this year’s championship cut, but took home a maiden NASCAR win from Thunder Valley.
Who Can Shine Under the Lights in the Bristol Night Race?
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images sNASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Reel in a Bristol Night Race Chase Triumph? It’s Bristol Baby! Those three words perfectly encapsulate one of NASCAR’s marquee events – the Bristol Night Race. Now race three in The Chase for the Cup, championship drama is high coming into Tennessee. Thunder Valley has been a very volatile venue for title contenders in years past. Following a chaotic race two, 2026 may be shaping up to be more of the same.
Who are the Favorites for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Title?
Photo Credit to Meg Oliphant/Getty Images NASCAR Who are Poised for Craftsman Truck Series Chase Supremacy? NASCAR’s third and final Chase for the Championship will see its green light this weekend. The Craftsman Truck Series will have 10 contenders battle it out over a seven-race sprint. This year’s Chase grid is highlighted with a lot of top-heavy success. 2026 has seen one title favorite emerge, but all five of these drivers are still in the hunt.
Can Anyone Upset The Truck Series 2026 Chase?
Photo Credit to Brett Farmer/Getty Images NASCAR Who Can Mount a Cinderella Run in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Chase? Twists, turns, and top-end dominance have all defined 2026 in the Craftsman Truck Series. Now reset to 10 Chase contenders, a lot of title-hopeful drivers are within striking distance. Here are the bottom five on the Chase grid, and their chances at making noise this postseason.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Bristol Chase Race Weekend 2026
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of Bristol Night Race 2026 One of the most anticipated stops on the NASCAR calendar is almost here – the Bristol Night Race. Eastern Tennessee’s Thunder Valley will soon welcome all three NASCAR National Series for intense Chase battles, plus an ARCA appetizer on Thursday. Here’s a look at this weekend’s racing schedule from The Last Great Colosseum, with times in ET.
Kyle Larson Breaks Winless Drought after Gateway Marathon
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images ,NASCAR Kyle Larson Back in Victory Lane after Record-Setting Gateway Scramble MADISON Ill. – Reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Larson finally found victory lane again, after going 51 starts between wins. The road to Larson’s maiden triumph of 2026 was anything but typical, however. Gateway saw a record number of cautions affecting nearly all 16 Chase contenders.
Jesse Love Victorious Again in O’Reilly Chase Race 2 at Gateway
Photo Credit to @RCRracing on Twitter/X NASCAR Jesse Love Wins at Gateway, 2 Takes O’Reilly Chase Race Two MADISON, Ill. – A marathon 180 laps around World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway saw an O’Reilly Series race to remember. Reigning series champion Jesse Love finally broke back into victory lane, his first triumph since the title-winning drive last fall. All around him though, almost every other contender ran into an issue of some kind.
Who Can Build a Chase Foundation at Gateway?
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Will See a Gateway to the Cup from World Wide Technology Raceway? Fresh off a tough, grueling, and costly Chase-opening Southern 500, week two could be as chaotic. World Wide Technology Raceway is on deck. Gateway is the next step down the title path for all contenders. The 1.25-mile oval in the shadow of the Gateway Arch has many tough quirks and characteristics that make it unique.
NASCAR Television Schedule: World Wide Technology Raceway 2026
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway 2026 Madison, Illinois’ World Wide Technology Raceway gears up for its fifth-straight year of NASCAR action. The 1.25-mile oval across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis has become a mainstay on the racing calendar, but now welcomes its first ever Chase race. O’Reilly and Cup Series teams will see their postseason paths write chapter two in STL.
Christopher Bell Opens the Chase with a Bang in the Southern 500
Photo Credit to Meg Oliphant/Getty Images NASCAR Christopher Bell Returns to Victory Lane with Southern 500 Triumph DARLINGTON, S.C. – Seven times a bridesmaid this season, Christopher Bell was finally the Bell(e) of the ball in Darlington. The Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 had the right tire call late to get by Kyle Larson and drive off to a maiden Southern 500 win. Now within eyesight of the points lead, Bell could go on a tear over the next nine weeks.
Creed Claims O’Reilly Series Chase Race One at Darlington
Photo Credit to Meg Oliphant/Getty Images NASCAR Sheldon Creed Secures Second Career Triumph in Chase Opener at Darlington DARLINGTON, S.C. – Entering the 2026 O’Reilly Series Chase as the third seed, Sheldon Creed saw his best start yet to any title run. The opening Chase round at Darlington went to perfect plan for the No. 00. The Californian left The Track Too Tough To Tame by taking career win number two.
Who Can Defeat Darlington Raceway in the Southern 500?
Photo Credit to David Jensen/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can Kick Off The Chase on the Right Foot in Southern 500? Starting off the 2026 Chase with a crown jewel race, the famed Cook Out Southern 500 will soon have a new page in its lengthy history book. The 77th running of NASCAR’s first marathon will begin the revised 10-week championship hunt. Sunday’s winner of the iconic and grueling race could come within eyesight of the Bill France Cup, with points at an all-time premium.
Can Toyota’s Reign of Terror be Stopped in The Chase?
Photo Credit to David Jensen/Getty Images NASCAR Is it Toyota vs. The World for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title? NASCAR’s manufacturer to beat so far in 2026 is also the most well-represented brand in The Chase. Six Toyota teams are in the field of 16 to battle out for the Bill France Cup. Between Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing, Toyota is very top-heavy in The Chase seeding with many top drivers. JGR’s feared foursome have all made the cut, as have the top two men from 23XI.
Can Chevrolet Mount a Chase Charge?
Photo Credit to Justin Casterline/Getty Images NASCAR Chevrolet Hopes to Cash in for the 2026 NASCAR Chase NASCAR’s all-time winningest manufacturer, Chevrolet eyes a record 35th Bill France Cup in 10 weeks. Nearly one-third of The Chase field in 2026 is made up of Camaros from Team Hendrick or Spire Motorsports. Past champions, young upstarts, and hungry veterans are all included in this unique class of drivers. Can a Chevrolet close out this season with NASCAR’s ultimate prize?
Ford’s Fabulous Five Chase Contenders
Photo Credit to Meg Oliphant/Getty Images NASCAR Can a Ford Mustang Master the 2026 NASCAR Chase? 26 weeks of hard nosed, cutthroat racing have narrowed the NASCAR Cup Series field down to 16 for The Chase. Amid this first year of a revised championship system, five Ford Mustangs made the cut. Representing past champions, hungry veterans, and postseason newcomers, these five Mustangs are a very eclectic mix of talent. Can the 2026 Cup championship belong to a blue oval?
Everything You Need to Know: O’Reilly Series Title Favorites
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR Who’s On Top for the O’Reilly Series 2026 Chase? NASCAR’s second-highest National Series is gearing up for a postseason run unlike any other. For the first time ever, the O’Reilly Series will undergo a nine-race Chase for the Championship between 12 contenders. Underdogs could see their names made over these nine weeks, but they will have to outrun the titans of this series.
Can Anyone Upset the O’Reilly Series Chase?
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR Who Can Make a Rally in the O’Reilly Series Case? 12 drivers enter the nine-week Chase for the O’Reilly Series championship, but only one will be crowned 2026 champion. With a dozen suitors going for this prized crown, more than a few underdogs exist who hope to make waves. Here is the bottom half of Saturday’s Chase grid, and their title chances ahead starting at Darlington Raceway.
Ryan Preece’s Unique Path to NASCAR Victory Lane
Photo Credit to Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR The Unorthodox, Old School Journey to the Top for Ryan Preece Saturday at Daytona saw a lifetime worth of toiling and scraping by pay off in the ultimate way for an old school New England racer. Berlin, Connecticut’s Ryan Preece became the 210th man to win a NASCAR Cup Series race with his Chase-clinching first career victory at The World Center of Racing.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Darlington Raceway Summer 2026
Photo Credit to Logan Riely/Getty Images NASCAR NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Week of 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway NASCAR’s roughest, toughest, and oldest speedway begins The Chase path for 2026–Darlington. The fickle South Carolina oval has been testing drivers and teams alike for almost 75 years, with its next chapter on deck. Saturday’s O’Reilly sprint race will lead into the granddaddy of them all on Sunday, the Cook Out Southern 500.
Ryan Preece Wins into The Chase with Daytona Spectacle
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Ryan Preece Wins Daytona, Kicks Shane van Gisbergen Out of The Chase DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Nobody told Ryan Preece that win and you’re in is dead. The RFK Racing driver had a career-defining performance at Daytona, taking a first career victory under a nearly must-win scenario. The No. 60 is now Chase bound thanks to outscoring bubble rival Shane van Gisbergen. The road racing ace is now left outside looking in for the 16-man title dance.
Ryan Sieg Ends O’Reilly Regular Season on Top at Daytona
Photo Credit to James Gilbert/Getty Images NASCAR Ryan Sieg Finally Victorious in Daytona, O’Reilly Chase Grid Set DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Friday night saw underdogs celebrate aplenty in Daytona. The O’Reilly Series regular season ended with a bang between a first-time winner and The Chase’s final berths handed out. In his 424th career start, Ryan Sieg is now a NASCAR winner on the sport’s biggest stage. The 39-year-old veteran only took command in an overtime dash.
Who Can Defy the Odds at Daytona in Coke Zero Sugar 400?
Photo Credit to Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images NASCAR Stratta’s Six: Who Can End the Regular Season on Top in Daytona? Six months and 9,00 miles of racing ago, the green flag fell on the 2026 NASCAR season from Daytona. 25 weeks later, the regular season winds down at the same hallowed high banks. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will set The Chase grid for 2026, with 15 seeds up for grabs and three drivers yet to be determined.
Biggest Coke Zero Sugar 400 Upset Moments
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Recent Surprise Winners of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Any triumph on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway is a career-defining feat for all drivers. While the Daytona 500 is known as The Great American Race, a who’s-who list of stars and upsets alike have also won the summer 400-mile race. Over the last 12 years, half of the Coke Zero Sugar 400’s winners were surprise faces.
Breaking Down the Chase Bubble Drivers at Daytona
Photo Credit to Chris Graythen/Getty Images NASCAR Who Has an Upper Hand for Daytona Regular Season Finale? It all comes down to 400 miles at Daytona on Saturday night to set NASCAR’s 2026 Chase grid. 13 of the 16 berths are already locked up, leaving three golden tickets for the taking. Five drivers are still alive in the running for the last three spots in the 10-week championship dance. Here are those five men and their chances ahead at Daytona.
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