DAYTONA BEACH, FL (March 9, 2026) – The 2026 Daytona 200 marked a defining moment for the racing community and for Droplight, the cultural engine backing the next generation of fearless competitors and brand builders. In one of the most historic finishes in the race’s nearly century-long history, Droplight-supported riders dominated the podium storylines, with rising star Kayla Yaakov making history as the first woman ever to finish on the Daytona 200 podium, while veteran champion Josh Herrin captured his fourth consecutive Daytona 200 victory.
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Results From Northeastern NASCAR Competitors At Daytona Last Weekend
Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in third while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 25th.Austin Hill won the O’ReIlly Auto Parts event. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 11th with Patrick Emerling of LI, NY finishing 13th. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended his day in 37th.
In the Craftsman Truck Series, Chandler Small won that one. Gio Ruggiero finished second while Stewart Friesen of NJ ended up tenth. Not so lucky was Corey LaJoie. Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT and was the winner of two NASCAR Championship in the Xfinity Series.
Also on the menu was an ARCA race with Gio Ruggiero also taking that one while Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY cracked the top ten.
Anthony Alfredo Ends Speedweeks From Hell With 11th-Place Finish
Article by Dalton Hopkins, Frontstretch
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It may have been Valentine’s Day, but NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racer Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT spent parts of Saturday afternoon picking of the pieces of his broken heart in the infield of Daytona International Speedway. It was arguably the lowest emotional point of his racing career.
Patrick Emerling Running 3rd RSS Racing Car in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Daytona
by Christopher Hansen, Frontstretch
Patrick Emerling, from Long Island, NY, will compete in the season-opening NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway for RSS Racing, the team announced Feb. 9.
NASCAR National Series News Notes – Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA
The Place: Daytona International Speedway
Track Length: 2.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET (Duel 1) and 8:45 p.m. ET (Duel 2)
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance Per Duel: 150 miles (60 Laps)
NMPA to Present Myers Brothers Award to FOX NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Joy Friday in Daytona
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) will present FOX Sports play-by-play announcer Mike Joy the prestigious Myers Brothers Award on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 PM ET in the Daytona International Speedway media center deadline room.
Joy, who has led the FOX NASCAR broadcast team since 2001, FOX’s first year as a NASCAR broadcast partner, this week marks the 47th Daytona 500 for which he has been a part of live TV or radio coverage and his 57th year in motorsports broadcasting. He calls this year’s “Great American Race” on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 PM ET.
BRUNT Workwear, Black Rifle Coffee Company and Niece Motorsports Team-Up to Power Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland at NCTS Opener
Motorsports Legend and Dynamic YouTuber Deliver Crossover Star Power to the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway
Charlotte, NC. (February 5, 2026) – BRUNT Workwear, the fastest-growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., and Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage company, will bring together motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and digital racing phenomenon Cleetus McFarland to race as teammates in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13.
Gio Ruggiero Returns to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026; Making O’Reilly Debut at Daytona
Lou Modestino sends us a report by Joseph Srigley of TobyChristie, that Gio Ruggiero, the defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year (ROTY), will get the nod to compete in a pair of NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series events this season for Joe Gibbs Racing.
2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Supercross Season Travels To Daytona, Dallas, Seattle, And Arizona For Action-Packed February On Peacock And NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – February 4, 2026 – The Monster Energy 2026 SMX World ChampionshipTM series and Monster Energy AMA Supercross season continues with an action-packed February with stops at four venues, including the iconic Daytona International Speedway, AT&T Stadium, and Lumen Field. All four races this month will be presented across Peacock and NBCSN.
Full Throttle To History: Fox Sports Races Into Record Books With Unparalleled 23rd Daytona 500 Broadcast On Fox
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With the pedal down to history, FOX Sports takes the green flag for its record-breaking 23rd Daytona 500 broadcast this month, the most by any television network in NASCAR history. In preparation for the milestone, FOX Sports unveils its broadcaster lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500, Daytona Speedweeks and FOX NASCAR season, its 26th consecutive season of coverage, also a record for any network.