It’s officially Daytona 500 week, and we are fired up.

In this episode of the Flag to Flag Podcast, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 NASCAR season opener at Daytona International Speedway. From our early-season championship predictions to our official Daytona 500 picks, we cover it all.

We dive into:

• Our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship predictions

• Who we think wins the Daytona 500

• The record-breaking $31 million purse for this year’s Great American Race

• NASCAR’s bold new marketing push (including that insane Times Square engine stunt)

• ARCA, Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup Series weekend preview

• Our thoughts on the current NASCAR playoff format

• Should the Clash rotate short tracks like Eldora?

• Early 2026 Formula 1 livery rankings

• IndyCar season outlook

• Local racing spotlight from Florence Motor Speedway

We also talk about RedLNE Media launching in the motorsports world, building drivers’ brands, and why social media is becoming essential for racers looking to stay on track.

This is the most exciting week in motorsports, and we’re breaking it all down from every angle.

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