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2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race

Ryan McGee

created: Feb. 15, 2026, 1:58 p.m. | updated: Feb. 15, 2026, 7:04 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsThe green flag drops on this year's Daytona 500 on Sunday. No matter what your level of NASCAR knowledge, this Daytona 500 preview is for you. He joined one of NASCAR's most exclusive clubs as just the fifth-ever repeat Daytona 500 winner. Kyle Busch: 63 career wins, 9th best all-time; 0-for-20 in Daytona 500; best finish: 2nd, 2019Brad Keselowski: 36 career wins, 25th best all-time; 0-for-16 in Daytona 500; best finish: 3rd, 2014All of ESPN. But it also leads us to the craziest Daytona 500 stat, and all you need to know about the wackiness of this event.

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