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Tony Stewart Makes NASCAR Comeback at Daytona 250

2/15/2026

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The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opens with Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13 at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, with qualifying at 3:00 PM ET.
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart returns to national competition after 2016.
RAM returns to competition, fielding five full-time trucks with Kaulig Racing.
Kaden Honeycutt replaces Corey Heim in the No. 11 truck and contends for the championship with Ty Majeski.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR was founded on February 21, 1948, by Bill France Sr. in Daytona Beach, Florida, following the popularity of stock car racing that emerged from Prohibition-era moonshining. The inaugural Strictly Stock race took place on June 19, 1949, at Charlotte Speedway, where Jim Roper claimed victory. Today, NASCAR remains a leading motorsport organization, with the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series set to launch at Daytona International Speedway.

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Story summary

The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opens with Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13 at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, with qualifying at 3:00 PM ET.
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart returns to national competition after 2016.
RAM returns to competition, fielding five full-time trucks with Kaulig Racing.
Kaden Honeycutt replaces Corey Heim in the No. 11 truck and contends for the championship with Ty Majeski.

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