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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jenna Fryer

A battered car forces William Byron into a backup for his Daytona 500 three-peat bid

NASCAR Daytona 500 Auto Racing - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

William Byron will try to drive his way into NASCAR history Sunday when he attempts to become the first winner of three consecutive Daytona 500s.

He'll have to do it in a backup Chevrolet after his preferred No. 24 was damaged in a qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway.

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