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Kyle Busch Takes Daytona 500 Pole as Cindric Leads Opening Speedweeks Practice

Posted : 12 February 2026

The 2026 NASCAR season officially began yesterday at Daytona International Speedway, with teams and fans arriving to kick off Speedweeks ahead of the iconic Daytona 500.

Opening Cup Series practice sessions set the tone for the week, with Austin Cindric recording the fastest lap, demonstrating both speed and consistency that put him at the top of the leaderboard early in the week.

 Cindric’s performance highlighted his team’s strong preparations and his readiness to contend in the season’s first marquee event.

Later in the day, attention shifted to Daytona 500 qualifying, where Kyle Busch delivered a headline-grabbing performance by securing his first pole position for NASCAR’s premier race. Busch’s lap, clocked at over 183 mph, edged out Chase Briscoe to lock in the top starting spot for Sunday’s Daytona 500.

This result adds excitement to the front of the grid as teams now turn their focus toward Thursday’s Duel races, which will finalize the starting order for the remainder of the field.

Off the track, excitement continued to build as fans filled the grandstands and infield, creating a vibrant atmosphere around Daytona Beach. With a record prize pool and a stacked entry list, including defending Daytona 500 winner William Byron, anticipation for Sunday’s race continues to grow.

 Teams are also keeping a close eye on weather forecasts, with scattered showers expected later in the week, which could influence final practice setups and strategy decisions.

As Speedweeks progresses, the combination of high-speed practice, pole-winning performances, and fan engagement has set the stage for a thrilling build-up to NASCAR’s most prestigious event. The next few days will be crucial for drivers and teams to fine-tune their cars and strategies in preparation for the Duel races and the Daytona 500.

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