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NHRA AND FOX SPORTS ANNOUNCE TV SCHEDULE FOR NHRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASO

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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 13, 2026) – Coming off a standout season that included the most-watched race in NHRA history, NHRA officials and FOX Sports released the television schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, a year that also celebrates NHRA’s 75th anniversary.

All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star Callout events in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout races in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1, as well as the FOX One app, during the milestone 2026 campaign.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opens March 5-8 with the 57th annual Amalie NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. The race includes the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will be broadcast live at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7 on FS1.

Live eliminations from the season-opener will air from 12-3 p.m. ET. It is one of several ideal timeslots that serve as a lead-in or lead-out with additional motorsports programming.

For the sixth straight season, an event in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs will also air on FOX adjacent to a professional football broadcast, presenting another huge potential audience during the NHRA playoffs. This past season, NHRA scored its most-watched telecast on record during the Texas NHRA FallNationals, drawing an average of 2.065 million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.

That will close out races airing on the FOX broadcast network, following a spring and summer filled with incredible racing action. Races currently scheduled to appear on FOX include the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals at Maryland International Raceway (May 31), the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway (June 7), the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park (June 28) and the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals from Pacific Raceways (July 26).

The world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, which takes place Sept. 2-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, will air on both FOX and FS1, including eliminations on FOX on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. In 2025, finals coverage from The Big Go drew 1.036 million viewers, marking the most-viewed live U.S. Nationals telecast in NHRA history

The NHRA and FOX relationship began in 2016, and NHRA and FOX Sports announced a multiyear extension of their agreement in 2021, including expanded coverage, the professional football adjacent event during the Countdown to the Championship, and extensive finals coverage at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals over Labor Day Weekend each year. The partnership has also led to numerous innovations on the broadcast in recent years, with the NHRA on FOX team collecting numerous Telly awards in 2025.

FOX Sports and NHRA are also scheduling NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series broadcasts, as well as shows featuring the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series across the FOX Sports networks.

NHRA races will also appear in Canada and the Caribbean through FOX Sports Racing as well, as well as through the FOX One app.

For more information on NHRA, including the full 2026 schedule, please visit www.NHRA.com.

2026 NHRA on FOX Sports Television Schedule (all times Eastern)

March 7Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star CalloutGainesville4 PMFS1
March 8Amalie Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsGainesville12 PMFS1
March 22FMP NHRA Arizona NationalsPhoenix6:30 PMFS1
April 12Lucas Oil NHRA WinternationalsPomona6:30 PMFS1
April 26NHRA 4-Wide NationalsCharlotte7 PMFS1
May 3NHRA Southern NationalsSGMP7 PMFS1
May 17Gerber Collison & Glass NHRA NationalsChicago5 PMFS1
May 31NHRA Potomac NationalsMIR3 PMFOX
June 7NHRA New England NationalsEpping3 PMFOX
June 14Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsBristol3 PMFS1
June 28GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock All-Star CalloutNorwalk11 AMFS1
June 28Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsNorwalk7 PMFOX
July 18Sonoma Mission 2F2T ChallengeSonoma9:30 PMFS1
July 18GETTRX NHRA PSM All-Star CalloutSonoma10:30 PMFS1
July 19Denso NHRA Sonoma NationalsSonoma10 PMFS1
July 26Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest NationalsSeattle4 PMFOX
Aug. 23NHRA Brainerd NationalsBrainerdTBDTBD
Sept. 6NHRA Funny Car All-Star CalloutIndianapolis7 PMFS1
Sept. 7Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. NationalsIndianapolis12 PMFS1
Sept. 7Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. NationalsIndianapolis2 PMFOX

Countdown to the Championship Television Schedule

Sept. 20NHRA Great Lakes NationalsMartin2 PMFS1
Sept. 27NHRA ANationals at The RockRockingham3 PMFS1
Oct. 4NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest NationalsSt. LouisTBDTBD
Oct. 18Texas NHRA FallNationalsDallasTBDTBD
Nov. 1NHRA Nevada NationalsLas Vegas5 PMFS1
Nov. 15In-N-Out Burger NHRA FinalsPomona5 PMFS1

About Mission Foods

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About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Young’s Motorsports Daytona International Speedway O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway | United Rentals 300

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Ryan Ellis
Primary Partner(s): Tablo TV
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis
2026 Driver Points Position: N/A
2026 Owner Points Position: N/A
Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced to compete full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as Young’s Motorsports enters its third season in the series.

In a significant move for 2026, Young’s Motorsports will transition its flagship No. 02 — long associated with the organization’s success in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full-time, reinforcing the team’s commitment to strengthening its presence at the national level.

Ellis will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro across the full 33-race schedule, culminating with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway in November.

● About Ryan: A respected veteran in the NASCAR garage, Ellis joins Young’s Motorsports with more than a decade of experience across NASCAR’s national ranks, including competition in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The 2026 season will mark Ellis’ fourth full-time campaign in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

The 35-year-old Virginia native is coming off his first career NASCAR top-10 finish in 2025 and looks to build on that momentum while continuing to expand his résumé, which includes 164 career starts in series competition.

Known for his consistency, professionalism, and versatility both behind the wheel and in the garage, Ellis aims to apply his experience to elevate Young’s Motorsports’ competitive presence in its third season of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition.

● All-Aboard!: For the first of 33 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Tablo TV as the primary partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday evening’s 120-lap event.

Tablo provides fans with an affordable way to access live, local broadcast television — including racing and other major sporting events — without a monthly subscription.

Through a simple setup that includes a Tablo device and antenna, viewers can enjoy major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, ION and The CW, along with recording functionality and multi-device streaming capability.

With just a one-time device purchase of about $100, an antenna, internet connection and the free Tablo TV app, customers can watch live, local broadcast coverage of racing, local news, live sports, classic shows and more for free.

Families can stream on multiple devices at once, making it easy to catch the big race in one room and a show in another. Simple, affordable, and endlessly entertaining — Tablo TV brings America’s most popular TV back to fans for free.

All NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races will be broadcast live on The CW, and practices and qualifying can be streamed on The CW App. The CW can be watched, paused and recorded on Tablo TV, a subscription-free way to access 125+ broadcast and streaming channels.

Content and channels are subject to availability in your area.

Nuvyyo USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company, is a successful technology company re-inventing the over-the-air television experience for the streaming age.

Tablo and Tablo TV are trademarks of Nuvyyo USA, LLC. All third-party trademarks, including logos, are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, visit TabloTV.com.

● Strength in Representation: In addition to Tablo TV, the team welcomes Farah & Farah as an associate marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for the United Rentals 300.

Farah & Farah — one of the Southeast’s most prominent personal injury law firms — will be featured on the rear quarter panel of the No. 02 Tablo TV Chevrolet on Saturday, February 14.

The partnership brings together two brands defined by grit and community roots. With more than 45 years of advocating for Florida families, Farah & Farah finds a natural fit in Ryan Ellis, known throughout the garage as NASCAR’s “Blue Collar Connection” for his relentless work ethic and climb through the racing ranks.

“We are thrilled to ride along with Ryan Ellis at Daytona,” said Chuck Farah, senior partner at Farah & Farah.

“Ryan’s tenacity and his stand for the everyday heroes among us resonate deeply with our firm’s mission. We’ve spent our careers fighting for the underdog, and there is no better stage than the high banks of Daytona to celebrate that spirit of perseverance.”

● Ryan Ellis O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Daytona International Speedway Stats: Saturday night’s first superspeedway race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season will mark Ellis’ ninth career start at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

In his previous eight starts at the “World Center of Racing,” Ellis’s best result came twice, during the 2024 season-opener and most recently in last summer’s Wawa 250, where he earned a track-best 11th, driving for Alpha Prime Racing and DGM Racing, respectively.

Overall, he holds an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series average finish of 24.3 at the famed Daytona Beach, Fla., superspeedway.

In addition to his eight NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, Ellis also has two NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Daytona International Speedway, finishing a track series-best 16th in the 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250 for FDNY Racing.

● Ryan Ellis O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Daytona, Ellis has 164 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best eighth-place finish after starting 30th in the 2025 edition of the BETMGM 300 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for DGM Racing.

Since his 2012 debut, Ellis has averaged a 26.5 finish in series competition, including the past three seasons running full-time.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Ellis as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief, engineer and industry veteran Eddie Troconis.

On Saturday night, he will be crew chief in his 22nd NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. In his previous 21 races, he has one top-10 finish in 2021 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

The season’s first race will be his second tango at Daytona International Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona International Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ fifth start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona International Speedway.

The organization made its series debut at the World Center of Racing in February 2024, qualifying for the event before a late-race accident derailed what had been a strong showing. The team rebounded in August, advancing from 20th on the grid to finish ninth — one of two top-10 finishes during its inaugural season.

Last year’s season-opening United Rentals 300 featured another competitive run that was cut short by a multi-car accident with one lap remaining. In August, Young’s Motorsports returned with comparable speed but was sidelined by mechanical issues.

Overall, the organization has competed in eight O’Reilly Auto Parts Series superspeedway events, averaging a 19.3 finish.

At Daytona specifically, its four previous starts have resulted in an average starting position of 25.8 and an average finish of 24.5.

Beyond its O’Reilly Auto Parts Series efforts, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team has made 21 starts at Daytona in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2014, producing a 17.4 average finish.

That stretch is highlighted by a team-best fourth-place result with Spencer Boyd in the 2019 NextEra Energy Resources 250.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 66 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.7 and an average finish of 23.8.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Ryan Ellis, please visit ryanellisracing.com, like him on Facebook (Ryan Ellis), and follow him on Instagram (@ryanellisracing), TikTok (@ryanellisracing), and X | Twitter (@ryanellisracing).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Ryan Ellis Pre-Race Quotes:

On Joining Young’s Motorsports: “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join Young’s Motorsports beginning with the 2026 season.

“It’s a team that’s continuing to grow and build its identity in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and I feel like I can be a big part of that process. I’ve always believed that the people you surround yourself with make the biggest difference, and I’m confident this group has the drive and passion to make big strides together.”

On Tablo TV Continued Partnership: “I’m really excited to continue our partnership with Tablo TV. They’re committed to making racing and live sports more accessible for fans, and that aligns perfectly with what we believe in at Young’s Motorsports.

“Giving people a way to watch the action without barriers is important, especially for families who love this sport as much as we do. I’m proud to represent Tablo TV and grateful for their continued support as we head into the 2026 season.”

On Daytona International Speedway: “Daytona is one of those tracks every racer looks forward to. It’s a place where anything can happen, and it really tests your patience, focus and ability to race in traffic. You have to be smart but aggressive, especially in the closing laps.

“The team has shown speed here before, and I’m excited to work with this group to build on that and put ourselves in position for the finish we know we’re capable of.

“Daytona is all about execution when it matters most, and if we do the right things throughout the race, we can be there at the end.”

On 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Goals: “Our goal for 2026 and beyond is simple — keep improving every weekend and build something sustainable together.

“Young’s Motorsports has been putting in the work to establish itself in this series, and I want to help take that next step. If we can stay consistent, run competitively every week, and continue to close the gap to the front, the results will follow. It’s about progress, chemistry, and execution. I’m ready to get started!”

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Carson Hocevar

Primary Partner(s): Zeigler Automotive Group

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: Young’s Motorsports returns to the newly rebranded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, looking to make an immediate impact with its second full-time entry, beginning at Daytona International Speedway.

For the season opener, Carson Hocevar will pilot the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro in the first of 33 races on the 2026 schedule.

● About Carson: A native of Portage, Michigan, Carson Hocevar brings experience across NASCAR’s national touring divisions, including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year is a five-time Truck Series winner who advanced to the Championship 4 in 2023, further cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s most versatile young competitors.

Now competing full-time at NASCAR’s highest level, Hocevar brings proven winning experience and superspeedway strength to Young’s Motorsports’ Daytona effort

● All-Aboard!: For the first of 33 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Zeigler Automotive Group as the primary partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday evening’s 120-lap event.

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately owned automotive dealer groups in the United States, operating 88 franchises across 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the family-owned organization employs more than 2,500 people and is consistently recognized among the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Triple Duty: It will be an extremely busy opening weekend in the Sunshine State for the Michigander.

In addition to making his Daytona NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut,

Hocevar is also slated to compete in Friday night’s Fresh From Florida 250 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and Sunday’s Great American Race — the Daytona 500 — both with Spire Motorsports.

● Carson Hocevar O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Daytona International Speedway Stats: Saturday night’s first superspeedway race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season will mark Carson Hocevar’s inaugural series start at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway.

He does, however, bring experience at Daytona across NASCAR’s national divisions.

In four NASCAR Cup Series starts, Hocevar posted a track-best finish of 11th in the 2024 edition of the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

He has also made three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at the speedway, earning a career-best fifth-place result in his 2021 debut in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 with Niece Motorsports.

● Carson Hocevar O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Daytona, Hocevar has seven NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best sixth-place finish twice, most recently after starting third in the 2025 edition of the HyVee Parks 250 at Iowa Speedway for Kaulig Racing.

Since his 2023 debut, he has averaged a 23.4 finish in series competition.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Hocevar as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday night, he will be the crew chief in his 163rd NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. In his previous 162 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s first race will be his 14th tango at Daytona International Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona International Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ fifth start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona International Speedway.

The organization made its series debut at the World Center of Racing in February 2024, qualifying for the event before a late-race accident derailed what had been a strong showing. The team rebounded in August, advancing from 20th on the grid to finish ninth — one of two top-10 finishes during its inaugural season.

Last year’s season-opening United Rentals 300 featured another competitive run that was cut short by a multi-car accident with one lap remaining. In August, Young’s Motorsports returned with comparable speed but was sidelined by mechanical issues.

Overall, the organization has competed in eight O’Reilly Auto Parts Series superspeedway events, averaging a 19.3 finish.

At Daytona specifically, its four previous starts have resulted in an average starting position of 25.8 and an average finish of 24.5.

Beyond its O’Reilly Auto Parts Series efforts, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team has made 21 starts at Daytona in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2014, producing a 17.4 average finish.

That stretch is highlighted by a team-best fourth-place result with Spencer Boyd in the 2019 NextEra Energy Resources 250.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 66 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.7 and an average finish of 23.8.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Carson Hocevar, please visit carsonhocevar.com, like him on Facebook (Carson Hocevar), and follow him on Instagram (@carsonhocevar), TikTok (@carsonhocevar) and X | Twitter (@CarsonHocevar).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Carson Hocevar Pre-Race Quote:

On Joining Young’s Motorsports for Daytona: “Any time you get the opportunity to race at Daytona, it’s special. I’m excited for the chance to race with Young’s Motorsports in the United Rentals 300.

“Superspeedway racing is always intense, and Daytona is a place where preparation and execution matter just as much as speed.

“I’m thankful to Zeigler Automotive Group for their support and looking forward to the challenge.”

Race Information:

The United Rentals 300 (120 laps | 300 miles) is the first of thirty-three (33) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on the 2026 schedule. Practice will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., and the qualifying session begins on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10:00 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 5:00 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Key Benefits of Working With Attorney Rankings for Law Firm SEO

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In today’s world, just having a website for your law firm is not enough. Potential clients are searching online for lawyers, and if they can’t find you, all your experience and hard work may go unnoticed. 

That’s where Attorney Rankings comes in. They specialize in SEO and link building for law firms, helping your practice stand out online, attract the right clients, and grow steadily.

This article explains the key benefits of working with Attorney Rankings for law firm SEO and why it is a smart choice for any attorney looking to succeed in the digital space.

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Wood Brothers Racing Race Report: Duel at Daytona

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Event: Duel at Daytona
Location: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2026
Start: 13th
Finish: 6th

Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team saved their best for the last of Thursday’s second America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona, charging from 17th to sixth place to earn the 14th starting spot for Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Berry started Thursday’s 150-mile qualifying race from 13th place and ran in the back half of the field for most of the race that ran under the green flag from start to finish.

He was in the final group to make a green-flag pit stop with 12 laps remaining. He briefly pulled up in front of a pack of oncoming leaders but wound up dropping to 17th. He moved into the outside line initially and steadily weaved his way forward.

“The top was just faster, and we had to stay up there to make it happen,” Berry said.

Overall, Berry said his Thursday night ride in the No. 21 painted, to look like the Mercury that David Pearson drove to victory in the Daytona 500 fifty years ago this Sunday was a great time.

“It was a lot of fun,” he said. “We finally got up to the front there the last few laps. I’m pretty happy with the decisions I made the last five to ten laps of the race to get us up there and just needed a little more time.

“It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot. The team did a great job and the car is in one piece and we didn’t wreck so it was a good day.”

Berry and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team will have two more practice sessions to tune their Mustang Dark Horse for the 500. The first is scheduled for Friday at 5:35 p.m. and the final one for Saturday at 3 p.m.

Sunday’s race is set to start just after 2:30 p.m. with Stage breaks planned for Laps 65 and 130.

FS1 will carry the TV broadcast of the preliminary events, with coverage switching to FOX on Sunday.

Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report – Duel at Daytona

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Duel at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Florida – February 12, 2026

AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 DISCOUNT TIRE FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE

START: 8TH FINISH: 17TH DAYTONA 500 STARTING POSITION: 36TH

RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse took to Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night for the second of two 150-mile qualifying races that set the final starting lineup for the Daytona 500. Rolling off from the eighth position, Cindric immediately settled into the draft and maintained a strong presence inside the top 10 through the opening laps as the field ran tightly packed and two wide around the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Working the bottom lane, he kept the No. 2 Ford in contention while the momentum shifted between the inside and outside lines. As the race approached the halfway mark, the shuffle of the draft pushed Cindric just outside the top 10 as lane momentum continued to ebb and flow. Despite the constant movement in the pack, he remained composed and relatively quiet on the radio through the opening half, focused on maintaining position and keeping the car clean. A quick, two-second fuel-only stop with 12 laps to go ensured the No. 2 Ford had what it needed to reach the checkered flag. In the closing laps, the pack charged three wide with Cindric leading the low lane as drivers jostled for position in the final dash to the finish. He ultimately crossed the line in 17th, bringing home a clean Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse and solidifying his starting position for Sunday’s 68th running of the Daytona 500.

CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “The third lane was super dominant there at the end with the laps on tires, but we actually probably overachieved on the pit cycle there and was able to come out second on the cycle, but I had too big of a gap to some of the cars behind. I zig zagged and got hooked up with Todd. We were making the bottom work for quite a while, but it just lost strength and that’s kind of where we faded back and then you’re just taking runs after you lose track position, so it’s a shame we don’t have a better starting spot for our Discount Tire Ford, but I definitely learned a lot from tonight and I’m looking forward to applying it on Sunday.”

RYAN BLANEY No. 12 MENARDS/PEAK FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE

START: 11TH FINISH: 2ND DAYTONA 500 STARTING POSITION: 5TH

RACE RUNDOWN: Ryan Blaney came away with a second-place finish in the first of two Duel races at Daytona to secure a fifth-place starting position in Sunday’s 68th running of the Daytona 500. Blaney worked the No. 12 Menards/Peak Ford Mustang Dark Horse methodically between lanes before moving up to lead the outside line around the halfway point of the qualifying race. On lap 45, Blaney was called to pit road with the first group of cars for fuel only when a spin at the back of the pack coming on to the pit lane brought out the caution shortly after. After the remainder of teams pitted for fuel under yellow, Blaney lined up to take the ensuing restart from fourth in the running order behind teammate Joey Logano with 11 laps remaining. Blaney was able to push Logano clear to the lead with seven to go, but a multi-car incident on the backstretch reset the field and set up a green-white-checkered finish as the Penske teammates lined up with each other at the front of the outside row. The two battled as the inside line fought to draw even with Logano as Blaney continued to push him at the front, but the caution flag flew for an incident in turn three as the field was coming to the checkered with Blaney scored second in the running order.

BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “Luckily, we were just ahead of the chaos. There were a couple close calls. That one before the green-white-checkered I actually got tagged in the left-rear by [William Byron], but it was just very minimal and nothing happened. I got control of the race with Joey [Logano] and myself after the pit stop and that caution happened. Then we were just able to line up and push really well together and maintain control of the race and run it to the end. I’m proud of the effort. Good teamwork tonight with a couple of fast cars and I look forward to going to Sunday. I’m happy the thing is in one piece.”

JOEY LOGANO No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE

START: 6TH FINISH: 1ST DAYTONA 500 STARTING POSITION: 3RD

RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano came away with his fourth-career Duel at Daytona win Thursday night, leading 15 laps in an overtime finish as the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse team secured a third-place starting spot for Sunday’s 68th running of the Daytona 500. Logano worked between the inside and outside lanes at the start of the scheduled 60-lap event before he was called to pit road on lap 45 with the first group of teams taking fuel only. Logano was first to the line after the stop, but a caution for a spin at the back of the group coming to pit road allowed the Shell-Pennzoil Ford to assume the lead after the rest of the field pitted under yellow. Logano took the restart from the outside of row one with 11 laps to go before Penske teammate Ryan Blaney pushed him to the lead with seven laps remaining as the duo worked to fend off a charge from the inside lane. With four laps left, the No. 23 spun on the backstretch at the front of the field to bring out the caution and set up a green-white-checkered finish as Logano and Blaney were able to get by unscathed. The teammates once again chose the top two spots in the outside row prior to the overtime restart as Blaney was able to push Logano clear once again with the field coming to take the white flag. With Logano continuing to maintain the lead down the backstretch and into turn three, the caution flag flew for a multi-car wreck with the No. 22 scored as the leader, signaling the end of the race as Logano secured the checkered flag.

LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “We definitely learned a lot. It was great teamwork all the way through. Ryan Blaney was a fantastic teammate there, which is expected. He’s always been that for us and we try to work together the best we can and when we’re able to do that correctly, we can see success together like this. First of all, I’ve got to thank him. Obviously, Nick Hensley, my gas man, that gave us position off of pit road to where we could defend and not have to try to move forward, so he did a great job. And Coleman Pressley up on the roof did a fantastic job with the info. It’’s all the things you work on over the offseason, but it’s awesome when it all comes together and you’re able to actually work out the plan. A lot of times people say there’s a plan and it goes out the window on lap one, but for us we were able to work it all the way to the end.”

Up next, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will take to the track Friday afternoon for the second practice session of the week, which is set for 5:35 p.m. ET on FS1.

CHEVROLET NCS AT DAYTONA: Duels Post-Race Report

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
DAYTONA 500
TEAM CHEVY POST-DUELS REPORT
FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Team Chevy Unofficial Duel #1 Results

Pos. Driver

3rd – Austin Dillon

6th – Shane van Gisbergen

7th – Daniel Suarez

10th – Alex Bowman

11th – Cole Custer

17th – Cody Ware

18th – Kyle Busch

20th – AJ Allmendinger

21st – Ross Chastain

22nd – William Byron

Duel #1: Post-Race Driver Quotes

Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Finished: 3rd

“Everyone at RCR and ECR Engines did a great job in the offseason. Our Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet was fast tonight. The new Chevy Camaro has shown some speed for sure, and it’s nice to be able to shove a line. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to fight those Penske guys up there, and that was kind of fun tonight. We can work on some stuff to help me when getting pushed, but past that, really happy with the speed. The biggest thing for Sunday is to execute. I have to sharpen up some moves but it’s nice to have the feeling that you can go out there and play offense.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 6th

“We obviously didn’t qualify as well as we would have liked. We missed it a little bit. But once the race started, our No. 97 SuperFile Chevy was really nice. We were just patient at the start; saving fuel and riding in the back being safe. Once we were ready to go, I could creep up the pack quite nicely. It was really fun to be competitive and put ourselves in a good spot. We got close to a couple of wrecks, but missed them. We had a good pit stop and it worked out really well. It’s a good starting spot for Sunday.”

Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 17th

“Just really proud of this team. We had a really fast No. 51 Jacob Construction Chevrolet for the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday. I got to really have my first race on a full-size track in a Chevrolet, so to be out there, know the horsepower and the speed, it was great. The car feels like it’s drafting really well, so I feel like we have all the pieces of the puzzle to go have a phenomenal Sunday afternoon.”

Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Finished: 18th

“Thanks to the hard work of everyone at RCR and ECR we brought an extremely fast No. 8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet to Daytona and I’ll start the 500 on the pole for the first time in my career. While we didn’t get the finish in the Duels we wanted, we finished with a clean car and are ready to go chase a win that’s eluded me in 20 prior starts.”

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 21st

Chastain on how the new Chevy body felt:

“I got pushed really well. Chandler (Smith) pushed me early in the race, and yeah, it was better than in the past. I don’t know if that’s our rear tail or if he was just taking care of me, but I felt good.

We were all saving fuel during the first stint, and then when we went hard, I felt competitive around people. I got pushed better than I probably remember, but that’s also the first time I’ve been pushed in five-six months, so it’s been awhile.”

What happened there at the end?

“I don’t know. I just saw a car spinning and somebody ran into the back of me a couple of times. I was just slowing down and I got turned.”

Did you learn anything that you feel like will help you on Sunday?

“Not really, nothing crazy. The No. 1 Busch Light Chevy drove good. It seemed like it burnt through the tires evenly through that first fuel run.”

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 20th

“It just looked like Corey (LaJoie) just got touched, nothing malicious. It looked like whoever was behind him, maybe the No. 7 (Daniel Suarez), was trying to push him and it just turned Corey straight up into me. I just happened to be the lucky guy that was right next to him when it happened. I thought I almost had it saved up on the banking, but when the banking caught it, it spun me back down. I don’t know how much damage is on the car. I didn’t really get hit a lot. Maybe the splitter is going to have to be redone, but we’ll see. Unfortunately, I got hit right at the end in the back of the car that did some damage. Just tried to play it smart and be there at the end, like usual, but it’s just kind of the way it’s going here.”

William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 22nd

Byron on the incident that ended the No. 24 team’s night early in Duel #1:

“I felt like I was in a good spot and moving forward in the middle. The No. 23 (Bubba Wallace) got squirrely on the bottom. It looked like he kind of saved it, I’m not exactly sure. And then, whoever was next to me, hit me in the left rear. I kind of straightened it out against the wall, and then they hit me again and I spun.

It’s just a bummer. We’ve won this race with a backup car, so I’m not super worried on that aspect. But it does suck that you put a lot of work into the primary and you don’t get to race it. Maybe we will, who knows. In front of the left rear tire, it was pretty hurt, so I don’t know if that’s fixable. But we’ll see. It just stinks to start in the back and not get the points tonight, but we’ll just move on and get ready for Sunday.”

Did you learn anything on the new Chevy body?

“I didn’t really push or get pushed as much as I would have liked to. Honestly, it looked like a lot of the cars were just super unstable getting pushed. I noticed that from the beginning. It just seemed like guys were moving around a lot. My car felt fine, but yeah, I never got a chance to get up there and control it.”

 
Team Chevy Unofficial Duel #2 Results

Pos. Driver

1st – Chase Elliott

2nd – Carson Hocevar

3rd – Kyle Larson

4th – Michael McDowell

7th – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

15th – Connor Zilisch

16th – Ty Dillon

18th – Anthony Alfredo

19th – BJ McLeod

21st – Justin Allgaier

22nd – JJ Yeley

Duel #2: Post-Race Driver Quotes
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 1st

Chase, you said you wanted to get after it in this Duel. New body, feel it out. What is your opinion of it?

“A great way to get the blood pumping for sure on a Thursday night. There was a lot going on those last handful, really ever since we came off of pit road after the cycle, we were getting after it. It was a lot of fun. Had some great support there. Carson did a great job helping me control those lanes, helping get Team Chevy for Victory Lane tonight. Certainly, owe him an appreciation for just kind of sticking with it, also pushing me well. It’s real easy to get people out of control. So, appreciate that and its nice to get the NAPA Chevy a win. Not a 500. I’ve been here before and not the other one, so you have to kind of learn to take it a day at a time. Look, a great way to start the speed week for our team. Really proud of our effort, everybody at Hendrick Motorsports, the boss, from top to bottom. Their commitment and will to win, is pretty darn high. Proud to be a part of their team. Good night. Looking forward to Sunday.”

How does getting this win, knowing how your team executed, set you guys up for Sunday, trying to win your first Daytona 500?

“Yeah, it’s been a little bit of a rocky road. We’ve had a couple close opportunities. Fortunately, we’ve won this race here tonight before, like I said. I’m excited, but I’m also kind of cautiously realizing what Sunday brings. Obviously, that’s the big prize we all want. Certainly, will enjoy tonight and we’ll think about what we can do to do better. Definitely some things we can improve on before Sunday. The track is going to deteriorate. It’s going to be a bit warmer, sunshine being out. A lot to think about between now and then, but appreciate effort. We’ll be ready to come to work come Sunday.”

Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 2nd

“First of all, it’s great to see the Hendrick Engine Shop go one-two-three, and then I had a Spire Motorsports teammate (Michael McDowell) try to push me to the win. It was just a great execution by us. We got nine points and that’s very important for us. We wanted eight and we got nine, so we overachieved on this No. 77 team. Our Spectrum Chevy was really good. I would have loved to have won, but it’s only a one-point difference and the DAYTONA 500 pays a lot more.”

Kyle Larson, No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet

Finished: 3rd

“We were just kind of saving fuel the majority of that first run there. I think we were just kind of pacing off each other, and then the two in front of me were probably pacing off of me. We had the pace really slow. I kind of fell back further than I wanted to be during the green-flag cycle, but our pit crew did a great job. Our gas man did a great job to get us efficiently through our pit stop to still leap frog a lot of the guys we pitted with. And then, yeah, it got crazy there for a while. I’m not really sure how we ended up shaking out into third in line there, but was happy when it finally got single file. I knew it would be difficult to get to the lead. I didn’t know what was going to happen, but I just wanted to be ready to be able make a move.”

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 4th

“I learned that our No. 71 Modo Casino Chevrolet was fast. Those Spire Chevy’s were very fast. I was hoping that I could push Carson (Hocevar) there to the win. I know it’s just the Duel, but it’s fun to get a trophy. There are a few things I think we can make better, but overall, the car drove really well and it pushed well. Everybody at the Hendrick Engine Shop did a great job. There were four Chevy’s up front there. It was a little tricky because obviously the No. 5 (Kyle Larson) was trying to get a run and I knew his run could possibly jeopardize Carson not getting there, but we had four Chevy’s up front and we were able to control it and not let the Toyota’s get around us. I felt like we did a good job with the execution.”

Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 15th

“I don’t think I made the most of what I had. I was running probably fifth or sixth in line on the top, and when I got down, I just didn’t get the pushes I needed to make the lane go. But overall, we ran up front and I felt everything I wanted to. I did what I came here to accomplish. We get to race this car on Sunday, so I’m excited for it with his No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team and everybody that makes this happen.

I’m glad I got to run upfront. I think I led a lap or two. I ran at the back and ran at the front. I saved fuel, so I checked a lot of boxes tonight, which is what I wanted to do. Although the result isn’t quite what we wanted, Sunday is a long race.”

Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 16th

“I felt like our No. 10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevy was strong. It handled pretty well and it pushed well. We did everything we could. Just with our pit cycle, we kind of came out in the back end of our group and almost the draft there. We were kind of fighting from behind at that point. I had a big run and tried to make something happen and get some spots, but it just didn’t fall through. The first superspeedway with everybody is good to shake-off the rust. I felt like we did things well, and we have a car in one piece to make better for the DAYTONA 500.”

Anthony Alfredo, No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 18th

“I definitely don’t love being in that position. Making it in on time is a lot easier, but this is the third time and it’s really cool. My first race ever and I was sitting right there. My career has had its ups and downs, and you never know when you are going to get another shot to race on any Sunday, especially the Daytona 500 the Great American Race. So, I have all my family here, my baby girl Everleigh. I think I have only been chocked up this much in my life, when she was born and qualify for the Daytona 500. It wouldn’t be possible without Beard Motorsports, it’s just a tremendous family and the only women-owned NASCAR team carrying on with a dream of Mark Beard Sr.’s legacy. And Dude Wipes, I wouldn’t be where I am at in my career without them. They have been my flagship partner in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and we have done some Cup races together and excelled, but to come here and to make the Daytona 500 together, it’s a dream come true. Missing it last year has haunted me until this very moment. This is the only thing that could blow that black cloud over.”

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TOYOTA RACING – NCS Daytona Duel 2 Post-Race Report – 02.12.26

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THREE TOYOTA TOP 10s IN SECOND DAYTONA DUEL
Christopher Bell Leads Camry Contingent with Fifth-Place Result

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2026) – Three Toyota Camry drivers finished in the top-10 in Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night, including Christopher Bell (fifth), Ty Gibbs (ninth) and Denny Hamlin (10th).

Toyota Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Daytona International Speedway
Duel 2 – 150 miles, 60 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, Chase Elliott*
2nd, Carson Hocevar*
3rd, Kyle Larson*
4th, Michael McDowell*
5th, CHRISTOPHER BELL
9th, TY GIBBS
10th, DENNY HAMLIN
11th, ERIK JONES
12th, TYLER REDDICK
13th, RILEY HERBST
20th, CHASE BRISCOE

*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 DEWALT/Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 5th

Car is clean and top-five finish. Can you tell us what you learned tonight for Sunday?

“I think I learned just a little bit of race craft, and understanding where to position your car at and where not to position your car. The Interstate Batteries, DEWALT Camry handled really well and did a lot of the things I needed it to do. Just the race was difficult – I went from starting on the third row to all of way in the back and then had to work my way back forward again. Just a lot to digest and hopefully, I can race good on Sunday.”

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Ford Racing Notes and Quotes – Berry and Gilliland Post Top 10 Finishes in Duel 2

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Ford Racing Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Cup Series
Duel Race 2 — Daytona International Speedway
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Ford Finishing Order:

6th – Josh Berry
8th – Todd Gilliland
14th – Zane Smith
17th – Austin Cindric

JOSH BERRY, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “It was a lot of fun, honestly. We finally got up to the front there the last couple of laps. I’m really pretty happy with the decisions I made the last five to 10 laps of the race to get us up there and just needed a little more time. It was a lot of fun I learned a lot. The team did a great job and the car is in one piece and we didn’t wreck, so it was a good day.” THE 2 WAS LEADING THE INSIDE ROW AND YOU WERE AT THE BACK OF A FIVE-CAR PACK, BUT IT JUST DIDN’T SEEM TO MOVE. “It’s just hard. The top got running so well that I think we saw a few people make a good effort to go to the bottom, but the top was just faster and we had to stay up there to make it happen. There was a lot of momentum up there, so, like I said, overall I thought we all did a pretty good job and learned a lot. Sunday should be fun.”

AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “The third lane was super dominant there at the end with the laps on tires, but we actually probably overachieved on the pit cycle there and was able to come out second on the cycle, but I had too big of a gap to some of the cars behind. I zig zagged and got hooked up with Todd. We were making the bottom work for quite a while, but it just lost strength and that’s kind of where we faded back and then you’re just taking runs after you lose track position, so it’s a shame we don’t have a better starting spot for our Discount Tire Ford, but I definitely learned a lot from tonight and I’m looking forward to applying it on Sunday.”

TODD GILLILAND, No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “It was OK. I felt like we were kind of stuck in the back the whole first half of the race. I feel like our on and off pit road was pretty good and then I got back going there OK. It was weird. Usually, it’s never gone single-file around the top like that in the Next Gen history here. It was kind of an odd race and probably not what the people expected. We kept trying to go to the bottom, but just no luck down there. I think we definitely have a lot to work on with our car. I was a little bit tight there, but we’ll keep working. We’ve got a clean car to keep buffing on it until Sunday.” YOU WERE ON THE BOTTOM PUSHING CINDRIC, BUT THAT BOTTOM LINE JUST DIDN’T SEEM TO MOVE. “Yeah, I felt like I was pushing the 2 really hard and we were just kind of barely maintaining, which was not the most fun thing because I felt like as soon as a guy bailed behind us we were gonna be toast and we definitely were. That’s how it goes I guess, so we’ll keep working.”

Rick Ware Racing: America 250 Florida Duel from Daytona

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RICK WARE RACING
America 250 Florida Duel
Date: Feb. 12, 2026
Event: America 250 Florida Duel
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile oval)
Format: Twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500

Note: Duel No. 1 was extended three laps past its scheduled 60-lap distance due to a green-white-checkered finish.

Duel No. 1 Winner: Joey Logano of Team Penske (Ford)
Duel No. 2 Winner: Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet)

RWR Finish:

● Cody Ware (Started 14th, Finished 17th / Running, completed 63 of 63 laps in Duel No. 1)

Notes:

● Drivers earning odd-numbered positions from Wednesday’s pole qualifying session were assigned to the first Duel race. Drivers earning even-numbered positions from pole qualifying competed in the second Duel race. The starting positions for each Duel race were based on qualifying times.

● Only the top-10 finishers in each Duel were awarded regular-season points.

● This was Ware’s sixth appearance in the Duel. His best Duel finish remains 15th, earned last year.

● Ware will start 35th in the Daytona 500. His best Daytona 500 finish is 14th, earned in 2023.

Cody Ware, driver of the No. 51 Jacob Construction Chevrolet:

“Just really proud of the team. We have a fast No. 51 Jacob Construction Chevrolet for the Daytona 500 on Sunday. This was my first race on a full-size track with the new Chevrolet – to be out there and feel the horsepower, the speed – the car feels like it’s drafting really well, so I feel like we’ve got all the pieces of the puzzle to have a phenomenal Sunday afternoon.”

Next Up:

The 68th running of the Daytona 500 takes place at 2:30 p.m. EST on Sunday with live coverage provided by FOX and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

From Nicknames To Business Names: Creative Uses For Private Plates

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Personalised registration plates have evolved far beyond their original function of vehicle identification. In the UK, they are increasingly seen as tools for self-expression, branding, and storytelling. A carefully chosen plate can reflect personality, celebrate achievements, or even act as a subtle marketing device. For drivers seeking to make an impression, private plates offer a unique opportunity to communicate identity without words.

From playful nicknames to professional business names, creative registration plates offer a way to leave a lasting impression on the road and beyond. They offer both practical benefits and a distinctive visual style, blending utility with individuality.

The Rise Of Personal Expression Through Plates

Over the past decade, private plates have become an extension of personal style. Drivers no longer view plates as mere legal requirements but as statements of taste, status, or humor. A plate can capture a personal nickname, initials, or an aspirational word, making it a portable badge of identity.

Many UK car owners use plates to:

  • Display personal milestones or family initials
  • Celebrate hobbies, interests, or favorite phrases
  • Highlight creative or witty wordplay
  • Reflect professional status or achievements

This evolution reflects a broader lifestyle trend where everyday objects are customized to convey individuality. Cars and their plates have become mobile canvases, blending functional compliance with personal flair.

Number 1 Plates And Their Role In Creativity

Number 1 Plates provide access to highly sought-after and memorable combinations. Their value lies in exclusivity and clarity, making them ideal for anyone seeking a distinctive personal or professional presence.

Business owners, creative professionals, and enthusiasts benefit from Number 1 Plates because they:

  • Offer short, easy-to-remember combinations for branding
  • Can be legally transferred between vehicles for continuity
  • Meet DVLA standards, reducing compliance worries
  • Serve as a subtle status symbol while remaining practical

By selecting from Number 1 Plates, drivers can find options that align with personal or business identities, ensuring their vehicle communicates the right message.

Practical Examples Of Creative Uses

Private plates are versatile and adaptable. For example, individuals often choose combinations based on nicknames, initials, or meaningful words. This can range from “SAM 1” for someone named Samuel to “ART 21” for a creative professional.

Business owners frequently select plates that reinforce brand identity. Examples include:

  • Using company initials like “JMS 5” for a consultancy
  • Short, catchy phrases that are easy to recall for marketing purposes
  • Vehicle fleets featuring consistent plate styles to enhance recognition

This versatility makes private plates an effective tool for both personal expression and professional visibility.

While creativity is encouraged, plates must comply with UK regulations. The DVLA enforces rules for font, spacing, size, and display. Plates that do not comply may be subject to fines or MOT issues. Drivers should also ensure that plates are compatible with their vehicle’s age identifier, maintaining both legality and visual cohesion.

Key considerations include:

  • Correct font and spacing for readability
  • Proper placement on the front and rear of the vehicle
  • Completion of official retention or transfer procedures

Being aware of these rules ensures that a creative plate remains both stylish and legally valid.

Common Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

Not every creative idea translates into an effective plate. Overly complex sequences, ambiguous wording, or novelty phrases can confuse or mislead viewers. Business-focused plates require careful consideration to avoid undermining professionalism.

Drivers should avoid:

  • Choosing difficult-to-read letter or number combinations
  • Overcomplicating designs that reduce memorability
  • Opting for fleeting trends that may date quickly

Instead, clarity, brevity, and alignment with personal or brand identity should guide plate selection.

Tips For First-Time Buyers

For those new to personalised plates, a methodical approach helps maximise value:

  1. Identify your objective: personal flair, professional branding, or both
  2. Shortlist available combinations that resonate with your goal
  3. Visualise the plate on your vehicle to assess the impact
  4. Complete all official DVLA procedures before display

This approach ensures the plate enhances both the vehicle’s appearance and the driver’s desired message.

The Lasting Impact Of A Creative Plate

A personalised plate is more than decoration; it is a statement that travels wherever the vehicle goes. Whether reflecting personality, promoting a business, or commemorating a meaningful concept, the right plate leaves an impression long after the car has passed.

Number 1 Plates make this process simpler and more effective. Their combination of exclusivity, recognisability, and compliance helps drivers craft a creative identity that stands out on UK roads. By approaching selection thoughtfully, individuals and business owners alike can leverage private plates as a unique form of personal and professional expression.

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