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Kyle Busch intentionally drops out of lead pack at Daytona 500 to avoid wreck

NASCAR insider slams Natalie Decker after Daytona clash with Sam Mayer

February 17, 2026

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Kyle Busch intentionally drops out of lead pack at Daytona 500: “We’re running f**king 30th”

Kyle Busch intentionally backed away from the lead pack late in the Daytona 500, explaining the reason on team radio as the closing laps turned chaotic. The Richard Childress Racing driver started from pole, led early, and eventually finished 15th despite slowing down in the final stretch.

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Denny Hamlin proposes the ‘only fix’ for the superspeedway fuel-saving issue after Daytona 500: “As long as their insurance company is okay” 

Denny Hamlin proposes the ‘only fix’ for the superspeedway fuel-saving issue after Daytona 500: “As long as their insurance company is okay” 

“She doesn’t have a place in that series”: NASCAR insider blasts Natalie Decker after ‘embarrassing’ Daytona clash with Sam Mayer

“She doesn’t have a place in that series”: NASCAR insider blasts Natalie Decker after ‘embarrassing’ Daytona clash with Sam Mayer

"Wasn't meant to be": Shane van Gisbergen’s boss stays positive after disappointing Daytona 500 with message about team effort

"Wasn't meant to be": Shane van Gisbergen’s boss stays positive after disappointing Daytona 500 with message about team effort

William Byron drops reaction to rollercoaster Daytona 500 as HMS star failed to accomplish the three-peat

William Byron drops reaction to rollercoaster Daytona 500 as HMS star failed to accomplish the three-peat

HMS' star Alex Bowman shares thoughts on Chevrolet's new nose design after 2026 Daytona 500

HMS' star Alex Bowman shares thoughts on Chevrolet's new nose design after 2026 Daytona 500

Mario Andretti’s nephew, Adam Andretti joins TRICON Garage with multi-race NASCAR deal

Mario Andretti’s nephew, Adam Andretti joins TRICON Garage with multi-race NASCAR deal

5 biggest losers from 2026 Daytona 500: Drivers who dominated then suffered heartbreaking defeats

5 biggest losers from 2026 Daytona 500: Drivers who dominated then suffered heartbreaking defeats

NASCAR Cup Series points table: Where drivers stand after 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series points table: Where drivers stand after 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway

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5 interesting facts from the 2026 Daytona 500

The 68th running of the Daytona 500 delivered one of the most dramatic and statistically fascinating races in the recent history of the event. The race kicked off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series in style at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, February 15.

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