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Chandler Smith and Helio Castroneves wrecked out of the first Duel at Daytona, ending Smith's hopes at making the DAYTONA 500.

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype on display following its unveil on Thursday at the Chevrolet Experience Center in Daytona International Speedway.

May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) during the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Allgaier (40) during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Todd Gilliland's No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team was among two teams that had their crew chief ejected by NASCAR for improper weights in Daytona 500 pre-race inspection.

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Team Great Britain walks through the track entrance before the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Max Verstappen reveals all-new 2025 helmet design.

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; McLaren Racing drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri wave to the crowd during the drivers' parade at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-Imagn Images

Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari race overall

Nov 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Pierre Gasly of France (10) drives during practice for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Chase Briscoe (No. 19) and Austin Cindric (No. 2) secured the front row starting spots for Sunday's Daytona 500 in Wednesday's qualifying session.

Martin Truex Jr. (pictured) and Jimmie Johnson were the two "Open" entry drivers to lock into the Daytona 500 field in Wednesday's qualifying session.

Chase Briscoe, the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, will start Sunday's Daytona 500 from the pole position. Austin Cindric secured the outside pole.

William Byron drives down pit road in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet during Wednesday's Daytona 500 practice session.

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Formula 1 Team driver Oscar Piastri of Australia (81) drives during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Stake F1 Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas (77) arrives for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon (31) of Team France spins out on turn one during the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

May 3, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) races into turn one during F1 practice at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 leads Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW46 Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on track during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.

Nov 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Williams Racing driver Alex Albon (23) arrives before practice with girlfriend Lily Muni for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3), driver Chase Elliott (9) and driver Ryan Blaney (12) race three wide during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.