Friday Faceoff: Should EchoPark Still Be the Second Race of the Season?
Does it make sense to have two drafting-style tracks in a row?
Michael Bellifemini joined Frontstretch in February 2026 as a contributor. Bellifemini was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from Seton Hall University. He called Seton Hall men's and women's basketball games for their college radio station, 89.5 FM WSOU, and continues to broadcast in the area. Outside of covering NASCAR, Bellifemini is also an avid baseball, football, basketball, and hockey fan and enjoys watching different sports leagues on a daily basis.
How Tyler Reddick Navigated The Final Lap To Win The 2026 Daytona 500
Reddick jumped into the lead after two crashes, involving well over a dozen drivers, developed at different points of the 2026 Daytona 500 final lap.
Austin Hill Dominates Crash-Filled O’Reilly Series Opener At Daytona
It’s the fourth win for Hill in the Daytona season opener and fifth straight for his NASCAR O’Reilly Series team, Richard Childress Racing.
NASCAR Moves Up Daytona 500 Start Time Due to Sunday Night Forecast
The green flag is now scheduled for 2:13 p.m. ET.
Austin Hill Wins O’Reilly Pole at Daytona
Hill will share the front row with RCR teammate Jesse Love.
Friday Faceoff: Who Will Be the Biggest Surprise/Disappointment of the 2026 Cup Season?
With a new season brings new expectations.