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JR Motorsports returns to Daytona International Speedway this week with a distinctly different mindset than it carried one year ago. After an emotional and tension‑filled debut attempt in 2025, the organization enters its second Daytona 500 appearance with elevated expectations,
JR Motorsports will make its second start in the Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier this Sunday, but here's why the team feels it will be racing there for the first time.
JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch recently achieved a new milestone in his stock car racing career. The 19-year-old driver was named the 2025 NMPA Richard Petty Driver of the Year, overshadowing major competitors in the contention. Following that, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team dropped a one-word reaction on the news on X.
Sammy Smith, who has three wins in 101 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts and is set to compete in the series Playoffs for the third consecutive season beginning this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, will officially return to JR Motorsports for the 2026 NASCAR ...