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William Byron drops reaction to rollercoaster Daytona 500 as HMS star failed to accomplish the three-peat

William Byron reacted to a chaotic Daytona 500 that ended his bid for a historic three-peat. The Hendrick Motorsports driver started at the rear in a backup car, survived multiple crashes, briefly re-entered the fight for the win, and ultimately finished 12th after losing momentum in the final lap.

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

But that's no big deal for the driver of the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 car, as he won his first Great American Race driving a backup car in 2024.
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NASCAR insiders debate William Byron championship potential in 2026 Chase format

With NASCAR returning to a season-long Chase championship format, consistency has once again become the sport’s most valuable currency. That placed William Byron squarely at the center of debate.

Daytona 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick sneaks through chaos on final lap

Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500, Bubba Wallace led the most laps and William Byron's streak ended. Let's break down the 2026 NASCAR opener.

Last-Lap Scramble Left 23XI Racing Celebrating First Daytona 500 Victory

Nine cars finished within three-tenths of a second in a dramatic final lap at Daytona International Speedway, but William Byron falls short of historic three-peat.