NASCAR Daytona 500 race best photos from start to checkered flag

The 2026 Daytona 500 kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series season. Here are our best pictures from pre-race to checkered flag.

FINAL LAPS: Austin Hill takes checkered flag at United Rentals 300 at Daytona | NASCAR On FOX

Austin Hill took the checkered flag at the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: United Rentals 300 at Daytona. 4 DAYS AGO・NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series・2:02 Austin Hill NOAPS - United Rentals 300 - ...

FINAL LAPS: Chandler Smith takes checkered flag at Fresh from Florida 250 | NASCAR on FOX

Chandler Smith took the checkered flag in the final laps to win the Fresh From Florida 250 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck ...
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Crews remove checkered flag crosswalk at Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Crews painted over the famous checkered flag crosswalk overnight at the Daytona International Speedway. Florida Department of Transportation crews have painted over hundreds of ...