NASCAR Cup Series

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Its true spring is a coming, practice and qualifying tonight FS1 for tomorrow nights "Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium" Sun, Feb 2 / 8:00 pm on FOX. Lets go racing.

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The drivers are strapped in, The engines are started, and the drivers are getting ready to head out onto the track for warm-up laps before the drop of the green flag for the 68th Daytona 500.

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Green flag waves for the start of the Daytona 500, “Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let’s go racing! boys and girls”

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Leader Board here

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#38 Zane Smith wins stage one of the Daytona 500

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#23 Bubba Wallace wins stage two in Daytona as a twenty car crash brings out the caution flag to end the stage under yellow conditions.

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Uh Oh - Thunderstorms heading into the Daytona Beach area. Looks like they’ll arrive around 6PM ET

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Lacking another couple Wreckfests it should be okay.

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Storms getting closer:

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UnOfficial #45 Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500.

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Guy54435 Unofficial #45 Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500.

From Jayski: https://www.jayski.com/2026/02/15/daytona-500-post-race-inspection/

Daytona 500 post-race inspection

February 15, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Inspection is complete following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

There were no issues for the car or engine of #45-Tyler Reddick. He is officially the winner.

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Today, Fox announced the “return” of the Speed Channel:

Fox Is Bringing Back The Speed Channel, But As A Part of FS1
By Luke Bouma, Cord Cutters News - February 15, 2026
https://cordcuttersnews.com/fox-is-bringing-back-the-speed-channel-but-as-a-part-of-fs1/

In a move that revives a beloved name in automotive broadcasting, Fox Sports has announced the return of the Speed Channel, this time reimagined as a podcast series airing on FS1. The new format aims to capture the essence of the original network’s high-octane content while adapting to modern listening habits, with episodes debuting weekly starting next month. This development marks a significant chapter for motorsports enthusiasts who have longed for dedicated programming since the channel’s closure over a decade ago.
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The Speed Channel traces its roots back to December 31, 1995, when it launched as Speedvision under a partnership between cable providers Cox Cable, Times Mirror, Comcast, and Continental Cablevision. Initially conceived by executives like Roger Werner, E. Roger Williams, and Robert Scanlon, the network focused on a broad spectrum of motorized pursuits, including automotive restoration, boating adventures, and aviation feats. Programming featured documentaries, classic car showcases such as Dream Car Garage and My Classic Car, and live coverage of prestigious racing series like the Formula One World Championship, the Rolex Sports Car Series, and the American Le Mans Series. Distributed to around 3.2 million households at launch, Speedvision quickly built a niche audience passionate about all things fast and mechanical.

By 1998, Fox Entertainment Group had acquired a 30 percent stake in the network, setting the stage for greater changes. In 2001, Fox gained majority control through deals with Cox and Comcast, shifting the channel’s direction toward a more concentrated motorsports emphasis. On February 11, 2002, coinciding with the Daytona 500, Speedvision relaunched as Speed Channel, relocating its headquarters from Stamford, Connecticut, to Charlotte, North Carolina—the heart of NASCAR operations. This pivot intensified coverage of stock car racing, introducing shows dedicated to daily updates, race previews, and post-event analysis. ….
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Now, in 2026, the Speed Channel name resurfaces in podcast form, hosted on FS1’s digital platforms and broadcast during select time slots on the network. The series will delve into current motorsports trends, featuring in-depth discussions on NASCAR developments, emerging electric vehicle racing, and global circuits like Formula E and IndyCar. Episodes are planned to run 45 to 60 minutes, blending expert analysis with historical retrospectives and fan-focused segments on vehicle technology advancements. Fox executives have positioned this revival as a bridge between the channel’s storied past and the evolving media consumption patterns, where podcasts offer flexibility for on-the-go listeners.

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Full official results

Next weeks race is in Atlanta, Ga

I can now start thinking about spring after the first race of the 2026 NASCAR Season is in the books. I know it will be a while for spring to arrive here in North Central Wisconsin, but the Daytona 500 sort of resets my internal clock.

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I guess if you’re going to lead only 1 lap, make it the last one! 😉

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telcodad Yep, although in reality it was about 500 yards, but in the world of auto racing that is a lap led after you cross the finish line.

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What to Watch: Cup Series doubles up on drafting with peachy EchoPark visit
Track: EchoPark Speedway
Location: Hampton, Ga.
Track length: 1.54 miles
When: 3 p.m. ET
Where to tune in: FOX, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90
Race purse: $11,233,037
Race distance: 260 laps | 400.4 miles
Stages: 60 | 160 | 260

Double the draft
There isn’t much chance to catch a collective breath after the Daytona 500, where high-speed and close-quarters competition in the aerodynamic draft dictates the action. Race 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series season also means Round 2 of the drafting style of racing, plus the unpredictable nature within.

Sunday’s Autotrader 400 (3 p.m. ET, FOX, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway brings another opportunity for a topsy-turvy finish to the early-season mix. Daytona delivered there, with Tyler Reddick’s rousing final-lap ride to the checkered flag. Need a quote-unquote “normal” race that’s more straightforward? Maybe wait until March. more

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There should not be any problems Weather Wise in running the full length of this race.

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Live leaderboard: EchoPark

Green flag waves at around 3:15pm ET

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Drivers in their cars and the command to start engines has been announced, and the cars are pulling onto track for warm-up laps, Lets get ready for racing.

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Green flag waves in Atlanta.

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UNOFFICIAL: #45 Tyler Reddick wins in Atlanta

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