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Austin Dillon was quickest in Friday evening's practice session for the Daytona 500, while Chevrolet locked out the top 10 fastest times.
The first race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is the Daytona 500. Going into race day, all eyes are on Connor Zilisch, who’s racing full-time for Trackhouse Racing, as he grows in the ranks of NASCAR.
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Alfredo finished 18th in Duel #2, besting both BJ McLeod and JJ Yeley to race his way into the 500. He failed to qualify for the race in 2025, and was extremely emotional over the prospect of competing in NASCAR's biggest race for just the third time in his career.