
Rain Threat Looms Over Daytona Qualifying as NASCAR Preps Backup Plan
A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
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A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
With 41 entries but only 36 guaranteed spots, NASCAR’s upcoming Daytona Coke Zero Sugar 400 sees a crowded fight for the last four positions, featuring veteran Casey Mears, newcomer Corey Heim and four other drivers.

With 41 cars entered and weather looming, five non‑chartered drivers face a precarious battle for the last playoff spots.

The team returns to the historic superspeedway on August 28, 2026, with Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins and Daniel Dye targeting points gains, stage wins and a strong debut.

Richard Childress Racing announced Carson Brown as its full‑time driver for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, replacing Jesse Love, as the team reshapes its lineup and looks ahead to a busy schedule of events including the August 28 Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona.

With 41 cars entered, five drivers battle for the final four positions; a washout could leave Mears out again.

A look at the upcoming Daytona International Speedway event, where Cup and O’Reilly Series drivers will battle under a fresh rules package, with metric scores determining the order and several surprise entries on the grid.

The 2026 Daytona 500 will feature a full 41‑car field, including five new open teams led by drivers such as Joey Gase, Casey Mears, Gray Gaulding, Corey Heim and Daniel Dye.

Rumors suggest Peterson Racing may field two additional full‑time cars in the 2027 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with Nick Sanchez, Daniel Dye, Josh Berry and Kaden Pulliam in the mix, though no official confirmations have been issued.

Daniel Dye will contest four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races this year, starting at Daytona International Speedway, with Champion Container sponsoring the effort and his ‘Race to Stop Suicide’ campaign featured on the car.

The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will feature a reduced chartered lineup, a unique qualifying format and a live broadcast on USA Network, marking a distinctive finale to the 2026 NASCAR season.

Following criticism of lengthy yellow‑flag periods at the Brickyard 400, NASCAR is exploring procedural tweaks while keeping mandatory stage‑break cautions.

Corey Heim secured his second career win at the Brickyard 400 by passing Denny Hamlin on the final restart, while the race delivered multiple incidents and reshaped the points standings.

Corey Heim's second Brickyard 400 victory was decided by timing and tire strategy, as he held off a pack of top drivers in the final stage. The race also highlighted the $1 million In‑Season Challenge, where Todd Gilliland took the lead after a late‑race mishap.

Corey Heim surged past Denny Hamlin on the final restart to win the Brickyard 400, joining an elite list of drivers with multiple early‑career wins. The race also featured a dramatic tire blowout for Kyle Larson and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge payoff for Todd Gilliland.

Corey Heim secured his second Cup Series win of the season at Indianapolis, while Todd Gilliland captured a $1 million bonus despite finishing 24th.

Multiple tire failures during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis sparked a series of crashes that reshaped the race standings.

Corey Heim's unexpected triumph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway showcased strategic pit work and daring overtakes, outpacing seasoned competitors and rewriting record books.

Corey Heim secured his second Cup Series win of the season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while Todd Gilliland captured the In-Season Challenge prize despite finishing 24th.

Corey Heim passed Denny Hamlin on the final restart and held off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano to score his first Brickyard 400 victory, marking a historic milestone for the young driver.

Corey Heim secured his second career victory at the Brickyard 400, outmaneuvering Denny Hamlin on the last restart while Christopher Bell followed in second. The race was marked by multiple crashes, a surprise In‑Season Challenge win for Todd Gilliland, and significant movements in the championship standings.
Corey Heim, driving for 23XI Racing, won the Brickyard 400 in his 15th career start, becoming the second‑youngest winner of the crown jewel race.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez starting on the front row, and the race set to be broadcast on TNT and truTV at 2:20 p.m. ET.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 kicks off Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET. Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez start on the front row, tickets start at $45, and the event will be streamed on HBO Max, Sling and Max.