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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 37 MIN

Balance NASCAR Is Back: Daytona 500 Countdown

from The Balance · host Thomas D Marquis

NASCAR season is knocking — and The Balance is officially bringing it back. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, for a full-throttle 30-minute NASCAR reset as we get closer to the 2025 Daytona 500. We cover it all:🏁 Major Cup Series driver changes and offseason shakeups🏁 The Clash, the Sprint format, and early-season momentum🏁 Why multiple drivers won’t qualify for the 2026 Cup grid with Corey Heim’s confirmation🏁 What’s happening beyond the flag — weather, scheduling, and track uncertainty🏁 Bowman Gray Stadium not hosting on-track Cup action this weekend🏁 Could another track be removed due to weather?🏁 Sponsorship movement, team chemistry, and manufacturer storylines🏁 Looking ahead to 2026 storylines already forming🏁 A fun debate on 10 of the greatest NASCAR Cup Series drivers ever and Hall of Fame impact It’s fast. It’s informed. It’s NASCAR — the way fans want it.🎧 Buckle up. The Balance is back in racing form.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support.

NASCAR season is knocking — and The Balance is officially bringing it back. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, for a full-throttle 30-minute NASCAR reset as we get closer to the 2025 Daytona 500. We cover it all:🏁 Major Cup Series driver changes and offseason shakeups🏁 The Clash, the Sprint format, and early-season momentum🏁 Why multiple drivers won’t qualify for the 2026 Cup grid with Corey Heim’s confirmation🏁 What’s happening beyond the flag — weather, scheduling, and track uncertainty🏁 Bowman Gray Stadium not hosting on-track Cup action this weekend🏁 Could another track be removed due to weather?🏁 Sponsorship movement, team chemistry, and manufacturer storylines🏁 Looking ahead to 2026 storylines already forming🏁 A fun debate on 10 of the greatest NASCAR Cup Series drivers ever and Hall of Fame impact It’s fast. It’s informed. It’s NASCAR — the way fans want it.🎧 Buckle up. The Balance is back in racing form.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support.

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