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Daytona International Speedway

Charlotte Mercury coverage of racing at Daytona International Speedway across the NASCAR national series.

Two Drivers Made the Playoff at Daytona. Between Them They Led 11 Laps.

Ryan Preece led five laps of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and won it. Austin Cindric led six and finished sixth. Both are in the Cup Series playoff and Shane Van Gisbergen, who won the opening stage, is…

John Speedway·Aug 30, 2026

Ryan Preece stands on his No. 60 Ford in Daytona victory lane waving a checkered flag, beside text reading 5 laps led, first win.

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Ryan Sieg Won His First Race in 424 Starts. It Still Wasn't Enough to Make the Chase.

Sieg led two laps at Daytona, the last two of the race. He arrived holding the series record for most runner-up finishes without a win, and he leaves the regular season 15th in points, outside the…

Jack Beckett·Aug 29, 2026

Ryan Sieg celebrates atop his No. 38 Chevrolet at Daytona beside text reading 424th start, first win.