Unlike the NFL, NASCAR kicks off it season with the Super Bowl of stock car racing. On Feb. 15, the best drivers in the sport will take to Daytona International Speedway for the 68th Daytona 500. A driver who has won many races but not this one, Kyle Busch, will lead the field to the green flag. There will be 41 cars in the race with Chris Buescher and his No. 17 RFK Racing Ford starting all the way in the back. A look at the entire starting lineup:
41. Chris Buescher
Chris Buescher holds his daughter before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Duel during Speedweek, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
40. Justin Allgaier
Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports climbs into his car during Daytona 500 qualifying.
39. William Byron
William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, enters his car during qualifying.
38. B.J. McLeod
NASCAR Cup Series driver B.J. McLeod during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
37. Ross Chastain
Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, enters his car in the garage area.
36. Austin Cindric
Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, looks on in his car in the garage area during practice.
35. AJ Allmindinger
AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, looks on in his car on the grid.
34. Ty Dillon
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Dillon.
33. Cody Ware
Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Jacob Construction Chevrolet, poses for a photo.
32. Connor Zilisch
NASCAR Cup Series driver Connor Zilisch during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
31. Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
30. Zane Smith
A detail view of the helmet worn by Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Speedy Cash Ford.
29. Corey Heim
NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey Heim.
28. Riley Herbst
Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota.
27. Bubba Wallace
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace speaks to the media.
26. Tyler Reddick
NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
25. Noah Gragson
NASCAR Cup Series driver Noah Gragson during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
24. Erik Jones
Erik Jones, driver of the #43 AdventHealth Toyota, poses for a photo.
23. Cole Custer
Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Chevrolet, poses for a photo during qualifying.
22. Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin gets in his car before the NASCAR Cup Series Duel.
21. Alex Bowman
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
20. Ty Gibbs
Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota.
19. Ryan Preece
Ryan Preece holds his daughter before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Duel during Speedweek.
18. Todd Gilliland
NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
17. Casey Mears
Casey Mears, driver of the #66 SI Yachts/Gracie Foundation Ford.
16. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during qualifying for the Daytona 500.
15. Daniel Suarez
Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet.
14. Josh Berry
NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
13. Shane van Gisbergen
Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 SuperFile Chevrolet, poses for a photo.
12. Christopher Bell
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell speaks to the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day.
11. John Hunter Nemechek
John H. Nemechek, driver of the #62 DriveValue.com Toyota.
10. Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Cup Series Duel during Speedweek.
9. Brad Keselowski
A detail view of the helmet worn by Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford.
8. Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson waits by his car before the NASCAR Cup Series Duel during Speedweek.
7. Austin Dillon
Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet.
6. Carson Hocevar
Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet.
5. Ryan Blaney
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) speaks to the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day.
4. Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott (9) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the second Duel qualifier.
3. Joey Logano
Joey Logano (22) wins the Duel 1 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
2. Chase Briscoe
Shots of Chase Briscoe during the national anthem have revealed a hairline in rapid retreat.
1. Kyle Busch
Pole Award winner, Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, poses for photos.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Starting lineup for 68th Daytona 500
