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See how the NASCAR Cup Series field for the 68th Daytona 500 (Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) will be set using qualifying and Duel races.
NASCAR has tweaked its qualifying rules to prevent drivers from manipulating airflow in and around the cockpit. The new rule will be monitored through the onboard camera feed.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray on Wednesday. See the starting lineup here for the NASCAR Clash.
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NASCAR tweaks Daytona 500 qualifying rules in 2026
NASCAR has tweaked the Daytona 500 qualifying rules in 2026. Find out the minor change to Daytona 500 qualifying!
The 2026 Daytona 500 is right around the corner, and NASCAR has announced changes to qualifying. Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports went to X/Twitter to share the tweaks NASCAR made to how drivers can qualify for the race.
Sessions moved to Sunday ahead of main event at Bowman Gray Stadium
Kyle Larson (14.137 seconds) and William Byron (14.14) turned in the fastest laps during qualifying to lock down the front row for NASCAR's exhibition opener.
NASCAR has updated its Cup Series rule book ahead of the new season, banning drivers from using their hands to redirect airflow during qualifying runs at superspeedways. The change arrives just before racing begins at Daytona International Speedway and targets a tactic some drivers used to reduce drag.