Beyond the Flag
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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is officially underway with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Several drivers must drop to the rear for the start of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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After running the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season with three Premier Partners, NASCAR has finally managed to get back to four for 2026.
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There are now twice as many Chevrolet teams in the NASCAR Cup Series as Ford teams, after the two manufacturers were even a year ago.
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NASCAR has solidified the new championship format for 2026 and beyond. Can Kyle Larson repeat as champion, or will somebody stop him?
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Jimmie Johnson plans to retire from NASCAR Cup Series competition completely, following the 2027 Daytona 500.
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Kyle Larson is now under contract with Hendrick Motorsports for the next six NASCAR Cup Series seasons.
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Justin Haley is the only full-time driver from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season who has not returned for 2026.
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No Daytona 500 polesitter has actually gone on to win the iconic NASCAR Cup Series race in 26 years.
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Jimmie Johnson is set to compete in two more Daytona 500s before officially hanging up his firesuit to conclude his legendary NASCAR Cup Series career.
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NASCAR has altered the start time for the 68th annual Daytona 500.
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For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, a NASCAR Truck Series race was contested without Matt Crafton.
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Anything is possible.
Ryan McCafferty|
It may have been a quiet NASCAR Cup Series silly season, but don't let that fool you into thinking that there haven't been quite a few changes.
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Shane van Gisbergen spent just one season behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing.
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Daniel Suarez is the only full-time driver from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season set to compete for a new team at the Cup level in 2026.
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Fox Sports may have been praised for their new graphics package, but not due to the accuracy of the graphics.
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If not for the Open Exemption Provisional, Jimmie Johnson would not have qualified for the 2026 Daytona 500.
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Kyle Busch's new Truck Series deal with Spire Motorsports has led to speculation about his future in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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David Ragan is ready and available to replace Brad Keselowski for the Daytona 500, should the need arise.
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