Before the green flag drops at Daytona, the Inside the Race crew covers everything you need to know about the 2026 NASCAR season. Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty, and special guest, two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, look ahead and discuss all of the offseason changes to the sport, including the return of The Chase.

ITR also breaks down the schedule for the Daytona 500 and Speedweeks, and discusses Denny Hamlin’s championship contention status, this year’s breakout drivers, Connor Zilisch’s first season in the Cup Series, and more.

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