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Audis new Nuvolari hypercar, unveiled in Cap d’Antibes, packs 1,001 hp and a 215+ mph top speed in a limited 499-unit run, and has sparked speculation it could underpin a future factory GT3 program as Audi pivots from the R8 LMS GT3 toward low‑volume road cars built for the race track, potentially on a shared platform with Lamborghini Temerario; no official GT3 plan has been announced.
Alex Zanardi, the Italian former CART champion who became a Paralympic gold medalist after two life-changing crashes, has died at 59; his family said he passed away peacefully and that the cause of death was not disclosed. Zanardi survived a 2001 crash that amputated his legs and a 2020 handbike crash, then went on to win four Paralympic golds and inspire countless people, earning tributes from Pope Francis and Italian officials.
Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a 2001 CART crash and later became a Paralympic gold-medalist with four golds across 2012 and 2016, has died at 59, his family announced. Zanardi recovered with custom prosthetics, designed his own and returned to racing with hand controls, later competing in endurance events and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2019; his resilience drew tributes from leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis, with funeral arrangements still pending.
Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi, who rebuilt his career as a Paralympic gold medalist after a life-changing crash, has died at 59, leaving a lasting legacy of perseverance and sporting achievement.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will run two Porsche 963s at Laguna Seca in Apple rainbow-inspired retro livery, a nod to the 1980 Porsche 935 K3 and the IMSA Throwback weekend, as Porsche marks 75 years in motorsport and Apple its 50th anniversary.
Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500 to start the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series; Stage 1 went to Zane Smith and Stage 2 to Bubba Wallace; the top 10 Daytona 500 finishers were Reddick, Stenhouse Jr., Logano, Elliott, Keselowski, Zane Smith, Chris Buescher, Riley Herbst, Josh Berry, and Bubba Wallace; Reddick leads the standings with 58 points, ahead of Logano (46) and Chase Elliott (43). The series continues with the Autotrader 400 at Atlanta on Feb. 22 on Fox.
A photo gallery from the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, 2026, captures pre-race ceremonies, driver introductions, a Stage 2 wreck involving Chase Briscoe and others, tributes like Dale Earnhardt on Lap 3, and various fan and notable-attendee moments at Daytona International Speedway.
A writer ranks all 41 Daytona 500 entrants from 41st to 1st by chances to win, weighing past performance at Daytona and similar drafting tracks alongside gut feel. The field includes a mix of veterans, rookies, and drafting-track specialists, with Chase Elliott positioned as the favorite after winning his qualifying race and Kyle Busch starting on the pole.
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was postponed again due to a historic North Carolina snowstorm and has been rescheduled for Wednesday to give fans a safe, clear path to attend; organizers emphasized the importance of a packed house, while forecasts for more precipitation and freezing temperatures raise concerns, though NASCAR can use wet-weather tires if needed.
Sixty cars across four classes and 228 drivers from 32 countries will compete in the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona, opening the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship; NBC will air the start at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday and finish coverage Sunday, with flag-to-flag streaming on Peacock and IMSA platforms.
Ford Racing announced via livestream that the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged variant of the Dark Horse, will race in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, with a Daytona 500 debut planned at Daytona International Speedway, continuing Ford’s Dark Horse lineage that includes a 2024 Cup championship.
JR Motorsports dominates the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series with three of the four Championship 4 spots, featuring young drivers like Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, and veteran Justin Allgaier aiming to defend his title at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale.
Denny Hamlin secured his 60th career NASCAR victory and a spot in the championship race with an emotional win at Las Vegas, dedicating it to his ailing father. The race featured intense competition, strategic pit stops, and notable performances from other drivers, while also highlighting personal stories such as Tyler Reddick's son's health issues and Edwards' NASCAR debut. The upcoming race at Talladega will determine the final playoff contenders.
Max Reaves secured the pole position in the ARCA Menards Series qualifying at Salem Speedway with a time of 17.301 seconds, followed closely by Lavar Scott and Brenden Queen.
Chase Briscoe won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, successfully defending his title by holding off Tyler Reddick in the final laps, marking his second consecutive victory at this event.