Fantasy Fastlane: Texas pre-race update

Know what to expect from the aero package at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

Join Trackside Live from Atlanta Motor Speedway. You can catch the shows LIVE on NASCAR.com/tracksidelive on Saturday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET and Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte, Racing Insights' Russell Wenrich and NASCAR.com's RJ Kraft debate whether or not to start Kyle Busch this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman and NBC Sports' Marty Snider break down the rules package for Atlanta and the momentum the No. 11 team of Denny Hamlin carry into the rest of the 2019 Season.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte, Racing Insights' Russell Wenrich and NASCAR.com's Christian Bochicchio analyze several props featured in this week's NASCAR Props Challenge game.

Follow along as Denny Hamlin goes on the Daytona 500 Champions tour through New York City. He stops in with 'LIVE with Kelly and Ryan' and makes the rounds at Barstool Sports.

Chase Elliott sits down with NASCAR.com to talk about his outlook for 2019, and his appreciation for his breakthrough win at Watkins Glen in 2018.

From Ryan Preece's daring moves to avoid total disaster to Martin Truex Jr. and Austin Dillon's day being ruined. Relive all the best in-car camera angles from Daytona's 'Big One'.

Daniel Suarez's new teammates at Stewart-Haas Racing are excited to have him on the team and believe that he will do big things in the No. 41.

NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver and Jonathan Merryman dive into race weekend No. 2 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Tony Stewart discusses on Dale Jr.'s podcast the confrontation with Joey Logano at Auto Club Speedway in 2013.

On the "Dale Jr. Download," Tony Stewart recalls the first time they met at Pikes Peak after an on-track incident landed both of them in the NASCAR hauler.

Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy and Chase Elliott join Ryan Blaney and the gang from the roof of the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach.

Ride with Kyle Busch in the 61st running of the Daytona 500 as the driver of the No. 18 Toyota comes up one spot shy of winning the Great American Race.

Ride along with the No. 9 team of Chase Elliott as his Daytona 500 dream gets dashed in the 'Big One' at Daytona International Speedway.

Listen as Denny Hamlin discusses the teammate restart with Kyle Busch at the end of the Daytona 500 and winning one for J.D. Gibbs.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman sits down with Denny Hamlin after winning the 2019 Daytona 500.

Kim Coon puts Daytona in the Rearview Mirror as Denny Hamlin delivered, "Michael An-netted" a win and Austin Hill climbed the mountain in season openers.

Chris Gabehart joins Jonathan Merryman in Victory Lane to discuss what it means to get a Daytona 500 win in his first race with Denny Hamlin.

See a condensed version of the 2019 Daytona 500, with Denny Hamlin holding off teammates Kyle Busch and Erik Jones to get to Victory Lane.

A few cars wrecked coming to pit road during the Daytona 500 -- see 360 degrees of the view that crew members saw.

Daytona Top 5 Driver Intros 360

Daytona 360 Race Field Fly By

Daytona 360 Full Field Grid Walk

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Daytona 360 Pit Stop

Get a 360-degree view from pit road of when drivers took the green flag for the 61st annual Daytona 500.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Daytona 360 Engine Start

Kyle Busch Driver Intros 360 Daytona

Daniel Suarez Roll Off Pit Road 360 Daytona

Jimmie Johnson 360 Daytona Damage Repair

Daytona 360 Grandstands Stage 2

Daytona 360 National Anthem Flyover

Blaney Bubba Driver Intro 360 Daytona

Team owner Joe Gibbs describes the impact of this win following the passing of his son J.D. Gibbs, the significance of the No. 11 and the relationship between his son and Denny Hamlin.

Recap all of the thrills, spills and chills of the riveting 2019 Daytona 500 including the frantic NASCAR Overtime finish.

Joey Logano explains his frustration with Michael McDowell during the NASCAR Overtime finish of the 2019 Daytona 500.

Kyle Busch finishes at the runner-up in the 2019 Daytona 500 and describes the finish as bittersweet for himself as he continues his quest for a Daytona 500 victory.

Denny Hamlin describes winning his second Daytona 500 with a new crew chief and by in large a brand new No. 11 team.

Denny Hamlin talks about the impact that that the Gibbs family -- specifically J.D. Gibbs -- through his career following his second victory in the Daytona 500.

Team owner Joe Gibbs is emotional after Denny Hamlin wins the Daytona 500 in the first race for the organization since the passing of co-founder J.D. Gibbs.

Denny Hamlin becomes a two-time Daytona 500 champion as he holds off Kyle Busch and Joey Logano for the victory.

Clint Bowyer and William Byron were among eight cars involved in a wreck on Lap 197 in the 2019 Daytona 500.

See Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Ryan Preece zip past the Lap 193 wreck in the 2019 Daytona 500.

A late wreck in the Daytona 500 collects Hendrick teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman as well as Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Matt DiBenedetto reacts to his Daytona 500 coming to an early end after his involvement in the "Big One" on Lap 189. The Leavine Family Racing driver led 49 laps on the day.

The "Big One' strikes late in the 2019 Daytona 500 capturing 21 cars with Matt DiBenedetto, Ryan Blaney, Paul Menard and Aric Almirola taking major damage.

Ride along with Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. during the "Big One" that collected 21 cars in the Daytona 500.

A cut tire with 14 laps to go takes Brad Keselowski out of contention in the 2019 Daytona 500.

The No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet of Kyle Larson wrecks in Turn 3 with 21 laps to go in the 2019 Daytona 500.

Tyler Reddick gets collected coming to pit road and that leads to damage for Jimmie Johnson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. among others during the final stage of the Daytona 500.

The young stars are upfront as Ryan Blaney holds off William Byron to win Stage 2 of the 2019 Daytona 500.

Kurt Busch gets loose after close racing from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and that leads to him getting sideways and collecting Bubba Wallace. Jamie McMurray was also involved in the incident.

Early in the Daytona 500, the JGR pit crews honored J.D. Gibbs by standing on the pit wall to pay tribute to the organization's late co-founder who passed away in January.

Grand marshal and NFL superstar J.J. Watt delivers a big command to fire engines ahead of the 2019 Daytona 500.

Steve Letarte gives you his NASCAR Fantasy Live picks ahead of the Daytona 500.

Take in the sights and sounds of the garage and the track on race day before the 2019 Daytona 500.

Follow Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch as he prepares to run the 61st Daytona 500.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman breaks down who to watch in the 61st Daytona 500.

With the help of NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton, we look back at the Jimmie Johnson-Chad Knaus pairing ahead of the 2019 Daytona 500.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman talks to Dale Earnhardt Jr. about the passing of NASCAR artist Sam Bass and the legacy he leaves behind.

Relive the Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 at Daytona International Speedway as Michael Annett picks up his first career victory.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, following his first race for Joe Gibbs Racing at Daytona.

Jeffrey Earnhardt talks about his 15th-place finish in the Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona, his first race with Joe Gibbs Racing.

JR Motorsports team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on Michael Annett's first career win from Victory Lane at Daytona.

Michael Annett details the final laps of the Xfinity Series race at Daytona while celebrating his first career win in Victory Lane.

See how Michael Annett earned his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on the final lap of the season opener at Daytona.

Brad Keselowski had an early exit from the NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona after the roof hatch comes off the No. 12 Ford.

Relive the biggest Daytona 500 moments remastered with stop motion and tiny toy blocks.

Joey Logano enters the 2019 season as the defending champion, so his mindset must be different ... right? Wrong, to hear the Team Penske driver tell it.

Angela Ruch’s eighth-place finish in Friday’s NextEra Energy 250 makes her the second female driver to earn a top-10 finish in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains just what the Daytona 500 means to both the sport and the drivers who conquer it.

Austin Hill discusses what it feels like to earn his first career win in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series in what was his first in the No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota.

In his first start with Hattori Racing Enterprises, Austin Hill holds off Grant Enfinger in a second NASCAR Overtime finish for the victory at Daytona.

Contact between race leader Ben Rhodes and Gus Dean touches off a multi-truck wreck that costs Rhodes the lead and bring the race to NASCAR Overtime.

Kyle Busch Motorsports teammates Todd Gilliland and Harrison Burton make contact and are involved in a late wreck at Daytona.

A big wreck occurs early in the Final Stage of the NextEra Energy 250 that sees Jordan Anderson take a hard hit and 11 other trucks caught up in the wreck.

GMS Racing teammates Brett Moffitt and Sheldon Creed were penalized for locking bumpers during Stage 2 of the NextEra Energy 250. Moffitt was leading at the time of the penalty.

Johnny Sauter and Todd Gilliland battle on the final lap of Stage 2 with Sauter edging the young driver to the line for the stage win.

Chris Fontaine, Ray Ciccarelli and Tyler Dippel come together in a big three-truck wreck in Stage 2 of the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

In this week's Fantasy Fastlane, NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and NASCAR.com's Jessica Ruffin debate and discuss some top picks for the Daytona 500.

Natalie Decker's first Gander Outdoors Truck Series start comes to an early end when her car catches fire coming down pit road after an early race incident.

Brad Keselowski is one of the best at restrictor-plate racing but on this week's Fantasy Fastlane NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton disagree about if he should be in your lineup.

Joe Gibbs explains what it would mean to win on Sunday for his son, the late J.D. Gibbs. He also details a story from when J.D. worked on the pit crew of Dale Jarrett's Daytona 500-winning car in 1993.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champions Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski are each looking to score their first Daytona 500 victory.

Kyle Busch said that Jimmie Johnson reached out to him following their on-track mix-up in the Gander RV Duel at Daytona.

Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. are now teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing, while Matt DiBenedetto and Leavine Family Racing join the fold in a technical alliance. Our panel debates who is the Toyota driver to beat in 2019.

For years, the Daytona 500 was the race that always seemed to get away for Dale Earnhardt. In 1998, the seven-time champion triumphed in "The Great American Race."

Darrell Waltrip was 0-for-16 entering the 1989 Daytona 500. But in his 17th start in the biggest race of the year, driving the No. 17, Waltrip put his name in the history books.

Recap the Gander RV Duel races that saw Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano each pilot a Ford Mustang into Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR.com’s Jonathan Merryman talks with Joey Logano about his race-winning move and how well the Fords have been running at Daytona.

Brendan Gaughan is happy to make the 2019 Daytona 500 but next time he would prefer to not have to sweat out early spot via the Gander RV Duel.

Ride onboard with Joey Logano as he makes his race-winning move in the second Gander RV Duel.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman catches up with Kevin Harvick in Victory Lane at Daytona after the Gander RV Duel No. 1.

Clint Bowyer reacts to his runner-up finish after he led 41 laps in the second Gander RV Duel but was passed by Joey Logano for the lead on the final lap.

Joey Logano explains how he made the move from fourth to first on the last lap of the second Gander RV Duel.

Watch as Joey Logano makes a pass of race leader Clint Bowyer on the final lap of the second Gander RV Duel to win the race.

Parker Kligerman details his long journey to make the 2019 Daytona 500 after watching the race last year on television.

Jimmie Johnson explains what happened from his perspective with his contact with Kyle Busch in the first Gander RV Duel on Thursday night.

Kevin Harvick is pumped to get the new Ford Mustang to Victory Lane in the first Gander RV Duel and thanks his son for a lucky four-leaf clover that was in the car.

Kevin Harvick holds a gaggle of cars including fellow Fords Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Paul Menard for the victory in the first Gander RV Duel at Daytona.

Brad Keselowski had to serve several pit road penalties in the first Gander RV Duel. Watch as FOX Sports' Larry McReynolds explains the one that started it off.

Kyle Busch spins after some contact from Jimmie Johnson just prior to the midway point of the first Gander RV Duel at Daytona.

NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver and Jonathan Merryman break down the new faces in new places in the Xfinity Series and offer their race-winning picks for Saturday's Xfinity race at Daytona.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman and Marty Snider break down the 2019 Daytona 500 and catch up with Denny Hamlin ahead of the Great American Race.

Jeff Gordon's stepfather John Bickford was hoping to get some advice on Gordon's racing career from 'The Intimidator' himself ... and he got more than he bargained for.

Relive the closest finish in the history of the Daytona 500 by seeing the pulse-pounding ending of the 2016 race where Denny Hamlin edged Martin Truex Jr. to the checkered flag.

Can the Ford camp replicate its strong 2018 season in 2019? Our panel debates who is the top Ford driver and what kind of impact the Mustang will have.

One year later, the three key drivers involved in the memorable last lap of the 2018 Daytona 500 -- Austin Dillon, Bubba Wallace and Aric Almirola -- recount their role in the wild finish.

Our NASCAR.com panel debates who will lead the charge out of the Chevrolet camp in 2019.

Jimmie Johnson says there's a 'suffering' that he loves in long runs, bike rides and race car driving, and the exercise helps him clear his mind.

Jimmie Johnson talks about the soul-searching last season that led to his breakup with crew chief Chad Knaus, the "smartest guy out there."

Chase Elliott talks about his team's goals going into this season coming off a three-win campaign of a year ago.

Plate-racing guru Brad Keselowski describes the differences between racing at Daytona versus Talladega.

Clint Bowyer is in the throes of talking about all the crazy things he'd do if he won the Daytona 500 when Kyle Busch pulls a sneak attack.

William Byron tells what it was like when he first found out that Chad Knaus would be his new crew chief.

Young drivers Erik Jones and Hailie Deegan share their experiences trying to make a name for themselves in order to advance.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin joined NASCAR.com's live show on Media Day and offered a few bold predictions for his 2019 season.

Ryan Newman says Chase Elliott reached out after a wreck in practice for the Advance Auto Parts Clash, but that every situation is different -- and ultimately, it doesn't matter.

Bubba Wallace finished runner-up in the 2018 Daytona 500, and he's back to try and finish one spot higher. He explains how he preps for the 'Great American Race.'

Defending Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon says he feels good about his chances to repeat -- he'd be the first driver to do so since 1995.

Joey Logano is the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion, but he has a fresh mindset entering 2019.

Dale Earnhardt or Jeff Gordon? In advance of FS1's showing of "Unrivaled" on Thursday after the second Duel race, current drivers chime in on the debate.

Our NASCAR.com panel shares their thoughts on all the rules package and inspection changes ahead of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.

Will Austin Dillon become the first repeat Daytona 500 champion since Sterling Marlin in 1995. Our NASCAR.com panel debates.

Relive all the action from the Advance Auto Parts Clash from Daytona in this 15 minute countdown.

All Jeff Gordon had to do was avoid Dale Earnhardt on the track, but 'The Intimidator' wasn't about to let that happen. Watch the full 'Unrivaled' program Thursday on FS1.

Relieve one of the biggest upsets in Daytona 500 history when Trevor Bayne, making his second career Monster Energy Series start, became the youngest winner in race history.

We talk superlatives before the 2019 Monster Energy Series season even starts as our NASCAR.com panel makes their predictions.

Relive Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona 500 victories in a matter of minutes; although the victories for him came 10 years apart, the excitement was still high.

The Dale Earnhardt-Jeff Gordon rivalry was a clash of both styles and generations. But it also produced an enduring friendship. Watch Unrivaled on Feb. 14, airing on FS1 following the Duel races.

After a difficult 2018 season, Jimmie Johnson wasted no time getting to Victory Lane with his new crew chief in the Advance Auto Parts Clash.

Watch as drivers try and maneuver through the wreck in the Advance Auto Parts Clash that saw 17 cars get caught up in some way in the incident.

Jimmie Johnson explains his mindset around what happened on the last green flag lap of the Advance Auto Parts Clash.

Recap all the action from the Advance Auto Parts Clash that saw Jimmie Johnson take the victory at Daytona International Speedway following a 17-car wreck.

Jimmie Johnson talks about winning the Advance Auto Parts Clash in his first race experience with new crew chief Kevin Meendering.

Paul Menard shares his thoughts after his No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford was involved in contact with Jimmie Johnson in a 17-car wreck that saw him lose the race to Johnson.

Jimmie Johnson explains why made the move he did that led to the race win but also triggered a 17-car wreck in the Advance Auto Parts Clash.

Take a ride through the big wreck at the Advance Auto Parts Clash with Daniel Suarez's visor cam from his No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Ride along with Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray during the "Big One' in the Advance Auto Parts Clash. Both Harvick and McMurray were among the cars caught up in the wreck.

Contact between Jimmie Johnson and Paul Menard touches off the "Big One" during the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway. Johnson would take the lead and win the race.

Hendrick Motorsports comes out the gate strong with a sweep of the front row for the 2019 Daytona 500 and the top four speeds in both rounds of qualifying.

William Byron reflects on his comfort level entering his sophomore season and kicking off his partnership with crew chief Chad Knaus by winning the pole for the 2019 Daytona 500.

Team owner Rick Hendrick is elated to have two of his cars on the front row for the 2019 Daytona 500 and to have his organization post the four fastest speeds in qualifying.

Crew chief Chad Knaus talks about helping lead William Byron to the first pole of his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career and the pole position for the 61st annual Daytona 500.

After winning the ARCA Menard Series Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona, Harrison Burton shares how big it is to win at "The World Center of Racing."

Aric Almirola reflects on how his heartbreak in the 2018 Daytona 500 served as motivating tool and brought the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team closer together en route to his best season to date.

ARCA announces Menards as their entitlement partner in a multi-year deal that will see the series now be known as the ARCA Menards Series.

See the in-car view as Daniel Suarez's comes on to pit road and goes for a spin in his new ride during Advance Auto Parts Clash practice.

Just over half an hour into 'The Clash' practice and contact between Chase Elliott and Ryan Newman sets off a wreck that captures Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin as well.

Kyle Busch has a trophy case stuffed full of awards, but there's one centerpiece missing -- the Harley J. Earl trophy.

Could Hendrick Motorsports take the Daytona 500 pole for the fifth consecutive year? Our NASCAR.com panel debates.

Ben Kennedy, Managing Director of Racing Operations and International Development, discusses what he'll be focusing on for the 2019 NASCAR season and beyond.

NASCAR Fantasy Live is back for the 2019 season. Get up to speed on the game and sign up to play today!

Monster Energy Series Managing Director Jay Fabian and Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller detail inspection changes.

Ben Kennedy, Managing Director of Racing Operations and International Development, details the new Triple Truck Challenge for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip shows he's still got the same moves as he did after winning the 1989 Daytona 500.

Pretty sure we know who Joey Logano is picking. But what about Jimmie Johnson -- and which driver doesn't care?

Jeff Gordon starts to tear up as he turns to owner Rick Hendrick and thanks him during his Hall of Fame acceptance speech.

Jeff Gordon reacts to putting on his NASCAR Hall of Fame ring for the first time, stealing a line from his son, Leo.

Rick Hendrick's dream was about big-time racing and he says nobody has done more to make that dream come true than Jeff Gordon.

Robbie Allison gives 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame acceptance speech on behalf of his father, the late Davey Allison, then embraces his mother Liz and sister Krista.

Kurt Busch and Bubba Wallace join NASCAR.com's Jessica Ruffin to give their early take on the new rules package after testing at Las Vegas.

Jeff Gordon's kids, Ella and Leo, show their excitement for dad's Hall of Fame induction as mom Ingrid Vandebosch and NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver look on.

Jeff Gordon, wife Ingrid and children Ella and Leo stop by the NASCAR Digital live show to chat about what the NASCAR Hall of Fame honor means to the whole family.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham explains why Jeff Gordon's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be emotional for him due to their close bond.

Liz Allison, with son Robbie and daughter Krista, describe their thoughts on the night the late Davey Allison is inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Look back at some major milestone in team owner Jack Roush's career as he gets set to join racing legends in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Ray Evernham and Jeff Gordon, who piled up wins and titles together in the 1990s, have a deep and enduring friendship. Evernham pays tribute to Gordon in this video from Axalta Racing.

John Probst, NASCAR's Vice President of Innovation and Racing Development, chats with NASCAR.com's Jessica Ruffin during the Las Vegas testing live show.

Watch as the Monster Energy Series teams start a drafting practice and the new rules package is on display during the test session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson chats with NASCAR.com's Jessica Ruffin at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 2019 rules package test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Austin Dillon describes the early feelings and observations he's had from some morning time on track during the Las Vegas Motor Speedway test.

Chris Rice chats with David Ragan about the 2019 rules package during NASCAR.com's live stream of testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Davey Allison, Jeff Gordon, Alan Kulwicki, Roger Penske and Jack Roush will be inducted on Friday night.

The new 2019 rules package is on display during the test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as we see Clint Bowyer pass Ryan Newman and some tight racing between the two.

Ryan Blaney and crew kicked off the third season of Glass Case of Emotion with comedian Nate Bargatze and band Josh Christina.

Watch as Denny Hamlin pulls the cover back on his No. 11 FedEx Toyota for the first time ahead of the 2019 season.

Relive the 1997 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway that saw Jeff Gordon put the bumper to Rusty Wallace and take the win.

Jeff Gordon had one of the most memorable NASCAR careers. Take a look back before his Hall of Fame induction on Friday.

Jeff Gordon, Davey Allison, Alan Kulwicki, Jack Roush and Roger Penske are elected to the Hall.

NASCAR driver Alan Kulwicki was the 1986 Rookie of the Year and 1992 champion. He was also famous for his 'Polish' victory lap.

NASCAR fans loved Davey Allison, and he most certainly loved them back. Allison's family members detail that deep love.

Our NASCAR.com panel discuss how the 2019 Monster Energy Series season could turn out for Erik Jones, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace.

Our NASCAR.com panel details Kurt Busch's move to Chip Ganassi Racing and how the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season could fare for him.

Our NASCAR.com panel discuss three champions who have yet to score a Daytona 500 victory -- Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr.

NASCAR.com reporters dive into the details of Daniel Suarez's move to Stewart-Haas Racing for the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.

Former Wood Brothers Racing driver Ryan Blaney calls into NASCAR.com's Studio 3 to chat with Jonathan Merryman about Glen Wood following his passing.

Glen Wood, co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing, passed away on Jan. 18, 2019. Jonathan Merryman reflects on the life of a NASCAR pioneer through his own words.

NASCAR.com's reporters dive into the details of Martin Truex Jr.'s move to Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2019 season.

NASCAR.com's reporters tell you what to watch in the upcoming season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

The countdown to Daytona is on: Get ready as NASCAR closes in on the one-month mark until "The Great American Race."

NASCAR.com's roundtable discusses the Xfinity Series drivers heading to new teams in 2019 and who could make an impact.

NASCAR.com's roundtable panel breaks down what to look out for in this year's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year battle.

NASCAR.com reporters discuss the new driver-crew chief pairings for 2019 and which will have the biggest impact.

J.D. Gibbs, who followed his famous father’s path from football to stock-car racing, died Friday evening at age 49. Gibbs served as president and later co-chairman of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Ford's top drivers weigh in on what they expect from the Ford Mustang in its first year in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Daniel Suarez will drive the No. 41 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in his third year racing full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Chase Elliott's first Cup win, Kyle Busch's 50th premier series win and Jimmie Johnson's 600th start highlight the milestones reached in 2018.

Bubba Wallace previews his 2019 season, what tracks he is looking forward to getting back to and where he can improve in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.

Daniel Hemric looks ahead to driving the No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in 2019, while also looking back on the path he took to get to the Monster Energy Series.

From making memories with young fans to several dramatic last-lap finishes, count down the top moments from the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.

From the Kyle Larson-Kyle Busch Chicagoland battle that prompted Dale Jr.'s 'Slidejob!' to Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr.'s run-in at Martinsville, listen to the best in-car moments of this year

From Joey Logano's title-winning burnout to underdog Ross Chastain's first-time winner celebration, see the best burnouts of the year across all three series

Hear the best moments from Ryan Blaney and the Glass Case of Emotion Podcast crew throughout the 2018 season.

Joey Logano captured his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2018. Recap his run to the title.

Martin Truex Jr. aimed to defend his 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title and did so admirably, coming up just short of his second straight championship.

Kevin Harvick's dynamic 2018 season included eight wins, 1990 laps led and four Busch Pole Awards.

Eight wins, a regular-season championship and a coveted win at Charlotte highlighted another strong year from Kyle Busch.

Bubba Wallace reflects on his 2018 rookie season and the lessons learned from his freshman campaign in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

From edge of your seat finishes at Eldora and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park to Brett Moffitt's coronation in Miami, the 2018 Gander Outdoors Truck Series season had plenty of highlights.

Corey LaJoie will drive for Go Fas Racing in the organization's No. 32 Ford in the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.

Bubba Wallace’s No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet will have World Wide Technology returning as a primary sponsor for the 2019 season.

From a thrilling finish to start the season at Daytona to first-time winners, a rookie record and Tyler Reddick's championship at Homestead-Miami, see the highlights from the 2018 Xfinity Series season.

Recap Aric Almirola's first season at Stewart-Haas Racing as he reaches the Round of 8, wins at Talladega and posts a career-best finish in the season standings.

The 2019 season brings a sense of rejuvenation for Richard Childress Racing, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in racing in 2019 and welcome new driver Daniel Hemric to pilot the No. 8.

Recap Chase Elliott's 2018 season that saw him push through to Victory Lane three times and take home the Most Popular Driver Award.

Zane Smith joins JR Motorsports for a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The NASCAR Next product will drive in eight races in the No. 9 Chevrolet.

Kurt Busch celebrated his 30th Monster Energy Series win in 2018. Relive his season highlights as he drove the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford to the Round of 8.

Team owner Richard Childress explains why he brought back the No. 8 for Daniel Hemric to drive in the Monster Energy Series.

See how Bowman and team brought holiday cheer -- and got some in return -- at the top children's hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

Relive Brad Keselowski's 2018 season where he won three races in a row, including two of NASCAR's biggest, the Southern 500 and the Brickyard 400.

Following a visit to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Alex Bowman tests his football skills at Ohio State University and races on the ice at a Columbus Blue Jackets game.

NASCAR.com’s Jonathan Merryman sits down with Drive for Diversity driver Nick Sanchez about the road to this opportunity.

In celebration of Richard Childress Racing's 50th anniversary in 2019, watch a time-lapse of Daniel Hemric's special Daytona 500 paint scheme on the new No. 8 Camaro.

In celebration of Richard Childress Racing's 50th anniversary in 2019, watch a time-lapse of Austin Dillon's No. 3 Camaro special paint scheme coming to life.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman sits down with NASCAR's Drive for Diversity development driver Ernie Francis Jr. to recap his 2018 and look ahead to 2019.

Recap Kyle Larson's 2018 season that saw the young driver rack up 12 top fives, 19 top 10s and three poles on the year.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman sits down with Chase Cabre as he prepares for his third season with NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program.

Recap Ryan Blaney's 2018 campaign that included a victory on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course and a NASCAR Playoffs run.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will pace the Daytona 500 field in a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, the first time a truck will do so in the 'Great American Race.'

Recap Denny Hamlin's 2018 campaign that saw him make the NASCAR Playoffs in his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

The 2019 start times for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series are out. The Playoffs opener in Las Vegas moves under the lights in 2019.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman goes 1-on-1 with Florida late model racer and NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver Brooke Storer.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman sits down with NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver Gracie Trotter to talk about her first year with the program.

Relive Clint Bowyer's 2018 season that saw him get back to Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane with two victories.

NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman brings you up to speed on the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series awards in Charlotte.

Check out scenes from the red carpet and ceremony as champions were honored in Charlotte from NASCAR's Regional, Weekly and Local series.

Both Xfinity Series Champion Tyler Reddick and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Brett Moffitt won their titles by winning the Sunoco Checkered Flag at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NASCAR Drive for Diversity development driver Ruben Garcia Jr. took big steps in 2018 and has his eye on a bigger prize in 2019.