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Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Daytona International Speedway set the stage for the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400, with 41 cars entering the draw and one failing to make the field.
The upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway on August 28 will determine the final Chase field, with Rajah Caruth on pole and favorites Austin Hill and Jesse Love eyeing victory. Here’s a look at the competitors, the race format, and how to watch.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway will feature a crowded field, with five drivers fighting for the last four playoff positions.
With the 2026 NASCAR season drawing to a close, rumors about driver reshuffles have intensified, particularly concerning Sammy Smith’s departure from JR Motorsports and Sam Mayer’s potential return.
NASCAR’s Daniel Suárez eyes a Chase‑clinching finale at Daytona while his wife Julia is 38 weeks pregnant, meaning the baby could arrive during the weekend’s events.
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway is the second race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and a critical cutoff for playoff qualification, featuring high‑stakes racing, historic lead swaps, and a lineup of drivers eyeing a decisive advantage.
The Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway will see Rajah Caruth on pole, with teammate Carson Kvapil second, as six drivers vie for four Chase spots.
Jesse Love secured pole position with a 49.118‑second lap at Daytona International Speedway, while the qualifying format advanced ten drivers and set the stage for the upcoming O’Reilly Series race.
Rajah Caruth posted the fastest lap in qualifying for the Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway, completing a weather‑free session that set the stage for the season‑ending race.
With eight drivers already secured, six contenders fight for the final four Chase positions at Daytona, where history, tight point margins and upcoming pole qualifying set the stage for a dramatic climax.
Austin Hill, a former Xfinity standout, has been named the full‑time driver of the No. 33 Chevrolet for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season, inheriting the seat left vacant by Kyle Busch’s tragic passing.
Austin Hill, a five‑year RCR veteran, is set to assume the full‑time Cup Series seat in 2027, balancing loyalty to his team with new ambitions at Daytona.
Austin Hill, now the full‑time driver of the NASCAR Cup Series No. 33 car, reflects on his emotional transition, his loyalty to Richard Childress Racing and his ambition to win at Daytona this weekend.
Through the Joey Logano Foundation, ten new cars are being handed to graduating foster care students in Crossnore, North Carolina, as part of a broader effort to improve education and employment outcomes for young people transitioning out of the system.
The season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway will test a revised aerodynamic package that could reshape pack dynamics, with drivers like Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece battling for the last playoff positions.
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.
Noah Gragson is poised to chase his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona International Speedway’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final race before The Chase. The event will feature tributes to Kyle Busch, special lap honors, and a grass tribute bearing the number eight. Front Row Motorsports believes the superspeedway aligns with its strengths, while track president Frank Kelleher highlights the race’s emotional significance for fans and drivers alike.
With William Byron and Ryan Blaney atop the betting board at +850, the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway promises drama, especially for drivers on the cusp of playoff qualification.
Daniel Dye has been announced as the full‑time driver of the No. 32 Chevrolet for Jordan Anderson Racing in the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Series, bringing a blend of experience and ambition to a partnership built on shared values.
Ty Gibbs arrives at Daytona International Speedway after a breakthrough season that includes two victories, a top‑three standing in the Cup Series, and a growing partnership with his team, Joe Gibbs Racing. Off the track, his passion for mountain biking adds a unique dimension to his preparation for the upcoming championship.
Twenty-two-year-old driver Daniel Dye will race the No. 32 Chevrolet for Jordan Anderson Racing beginning in 2027, backed by Champion Container and a mental-health advocacy platform.
After a March 2026 suspension for controversial remarks, Daniel Dye has completed sensitivity training and signed a new agreement that will see him pilot the No. 32 Chevrolet in the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series alongside a multi‑year partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing.
iRacing Studios' upcoming NASCAR 26 introduces in‑game driver rating editing, building on real‑world analytics from NASCAR 25 and showcased by Trackhouse Racing drivers.
Comedian Theo Von uses wit to explain the high‑stakes NASCAR Chase, highlighting its format, historic start at Darlington, and the drivers’ perspectives.