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Excitement Builds for Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, March 8

by Mike

Straight Talk 500 Phoenix RacewayStraight Talk launches 2026 NASCAR fan experience with a nostalgic activation, sweepstakes, and community impact

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2026) – On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused activations. These efforts kick off with a high-energy fan experience at Phoenix Raceway throughout the race weekend, March 5-8.

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NASCAR Introduces the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts

by Mike

NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O'Reilly Auto PartsNASCAR Reframes Grassroots Racing Platform with O’Reilly Auto Parts as Entitlement Partner Supporting Local Tracks

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) — NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.

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Patrick Emerling Running 3rd RSS Racing Car in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Daytona

by Lou Modestino
Patrick Emerling (Photo: NKP)

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.

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NASCAR National Series News Notes – Daytona International Speedway

by Mike

America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONANASCAR 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)

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REMINDER: NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports Announce New Original Documentary ‘We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later’ Premiering February 12 on FS1

by Mike

NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports Announce New Original Documentary ‘We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later’ Premiering February 12 on FS125 Years Later, a Seismic Moment in NASCAR History Still Reverberates Across Sports and American Culture

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2026) – NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports today announced We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, a powerful new original documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Daytona 500, the race that forever changed NASCAR and American motorsports. Premiering Thursday, February 12 at 10 p.m. ET following the NASCAR Cup Series America 250 Duels on FS1, the film is told through exclusive first-person accounts, rare home video, archival broadcast footage, and cinematic storytelling, revisiting the death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt and examining the profound ripple effects that continue to shape the sport and its culture 25 years later.

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NMPA to Present Myers Brothers Award to FOX NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Joy Friday in Daytona

by Mike

NASCAR on FoxThe 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.

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eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Readies for Refreshed 2026 Season

by Mike

NASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing SeriesDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2026) – One of the world’s longest tenured and most exciting racing esports series enters its 17th season in 2026, as iRacing and NASCAR are pleased to announce the return of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series. 2026 takes the series’ established talent pool and $500,000 purse to the next level with an all-new format, giving more drivers than ever a chance to make it to the championship.

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How Did Northeastern Competitors Do In The Bowman Gray Clash?

by Lou Modestino

Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up taking the Checkered Flag in the Clash at Bowman Gray while Middletown, Ct’s  Joey Logano took the 11th place.  Both drivers hung on to finish putting up with clear weather which turned into the worst storm that can be described as a finish in what’s called a Nor’easter,  if you live anywhere chose to the City of Boston, MA.

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Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell Wins Ram Racing’s Breakthrough Reality Competition, “Race for the Seat,” Securing Final Spot on the Kaulig Racing Team for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Campaign

by Mike

Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell Wins Ram Racing’s Breakthrough Reality Competition, “Race for the Seat,” Securing Final Spot on the Kaulig Racing Team for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series CampaignAuburn Hills, Mich. – One week ahead of Ram Racing’s return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the brand has officially crowned the winner of its competitive reality series, Race for the Seat. Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell claimed the final open seat on Kaulig Racing’s 2026 Truck Series roster and will drive the No. 14 Ram 1500 when the season kicks off next weekend at Daytona.

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