NASCAR Cup Series 2026 1 2026-02-15 2026-02-15 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/fpog6y1739472326.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/i6opck1771078273.jpg The 68th running of the Daytona 500 signals the dawn of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, bringing the traditional high-octane spectacle to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. As the most prestigious event on the racing calendar, "The Great American Race" serves as the ultimate test of patience, drafting skill, and raw courage. All eyes are on the powerhouse teams of Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske to see if they can maintain their superspeedway dominance, while the Toyota camp led by 23XI Racing looks to make a historic breakthrough. With the field tightly packed and the threat of "The Big One" looming over every lap, the quest for the Harley J. Earl Trophy remains the most unpredictable 500 miles in motorsports. 2409887