NASCAR Drivers Sound Off: Answering 4 Burning Questions for 2026 Cup Season
We got NASCAR drivers to open up ahead of the 2026 Cup Series season. Here are their responses.FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS
KYLE BUSCH #8 - CHEVROLET - RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
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0 WINS •
1 POLES
#8 - CHEVROLET - RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
3 STARTS
0 WINS
1 POLES
Richard Childress delivers blunt message after Kyle Busch's first Daytona 500 pole: "We got to get this 500" Kyle Busch will start the 2026 Daytona 500 from the front row after producing the fastest lap in qualifying at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
4 Takeaways From Daytona 500 Qualifying: Kyle Busch Wins His First Daytona 500 Pole
Kyle Busch won his first Daytona 500 pole with the fastest driver in qualifying. FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass breaks it down.FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS
Kyle Busch grabs Daytona 500 pole, chasing a win that has eluded him for 20 starts
Kyle Busch has won the pole for the Daytona 500 and has another shot at the win that has eluded him his entire careerFEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Predictions: Kevin Harvick Talks Breakout Stars, Cup Champ
Who will win the 2026 Cup Series? Kevin Harvick, Bob Pockrass and Mamba Smith were all over the map with their predictions.FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS
Child's play: Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson adds team owner to his renowned racing resume
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has started a micro-racing team for his kids, adding trucks, trailers, cars and moreFEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press
NASCAR Power Rankings: Breaking Down Top 10 Entering Daytona 500
Here are the latest NASCAR power rankings as drivers prepare to take the track at Daytona.FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS
Inside The Garage: With NASCAR Lawsuit in Rearview, What Does it Mean for Drivers?
After months of uncertainty regarding their futures, find out how drivers feel with the NASCAR lawsuit behind them.FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS
NASCAR HOF Mark Martin makes a bold prediction for Kyle Busch's son Brexton: "Similar to Max Verstappen" Mark Martin shared his reaction to Kyle Busch schooling his son, Brexton, and made a comparison to Max Verstappen's upbringing.
FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
NASCAR Cup rookie Connor Zilisch responds to comparisons with Kyle Busch and Joey Logano ahead of Daytona 500 debut Connor Zilisch enters the Cup Series after a highly successful 10-win season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
FEBRUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Teen sensation Connor Zilisch is the most hyped NASCAR rookie since possibly Jeff Gordon
Connor Zilisch is only 19 years old and has been racing just a few yearsFEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press
Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The ClashFEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press
How to watch the Daytona 500 and what to watch for in 'The Great American Race'
William Byron will try to become the first driver in history to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive years when the 68th running of “The Great American Race” opens the NASCAR seas...FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press
NASCAR Power Rankings: Which Drivers Thrive in Chase System?
How will drivers fare in 2026 now that NASCAR is going back to the 10-race Chase format? Here are the preseason power rankings ahead of the...JANUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS
'We've Lost Dale Earnhardt': FOX Sports Documentary Reflects on 25th Anniversary
FOX Sports and NASCAR Studios announced the upcoming release of "We've Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later," airing on Feb. 12.JANUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS
Inside The Garage: Potentially Wild Free Agency Tops 2026 NASCAR Storylines
Free agency, a way-too-cold Clash and a physically demanding Rolex 24. Here's the scoop from Bob Pockrass as he goes inside the garage.JANUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kurt Busch has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray HendrickJANUARY 24 • Associated Press
Kyle Busch delivers a heartfelt message to Kurt Busch on NASCAR Hall of Fame honors: "What a tremendous career you had" Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch recently shared a heartfelt note to his brother Kurt Busch on his latest achievement.
JANUARY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Top 10 greatest NASCAR Cup Series drivers of all-time: No. 7 Kyle Busch During the peak of his heyday, just about every NASCAR fan had a different origin story of when they began hating Kyle Busch.
JANUARY 15 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
NASCAR Driver Tracker: Cup Series Changes for 2026
Connor Zilisch is making the leap, while Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain get new crew chiefs. Tracking Cup Series personnel changes for 2026.JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS
2025 Year In Review: Top 10 Most Memorable NASCAR Cup Series Moments
From the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat to the intensity of battles on the track, here are the most memorable moments of the 2025...DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
