The Final Sprint
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway will take the green flag on August 29, marking the last race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. For the 16 drivers still in contention, the 400‑mile event is the final chance to lock in a playoff berth.
Among them is Noah Gragson, who pilots the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Front Row Motorsports. Gragson is hunting his first victory in the Cup Series, a milestone that could cement his place among the sport’s rising talents.
Aerodynamics Redefined
This year’s edition arrives with a fresh aerodynamic package. Shorter rear spoilers and a modest reduction in horsepower have been introduced to make passing easier and to tighten the racing line, a shift that teams must now accommodate.
Because no practice sessions are scheduled before the race, drivers will have to fine‑tune their cars on the fly, reacting to the new aerodynamic nuances in real time.
When the checkered flag falls, the winner will be escorted to Victory Lane by Frank Kelleher, president of Daytona International Speedway, who will present the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trophy.