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yesterday - 5/21/2026 11:41 AM GMT-3
🔥 Top Headlines Entering Duel Night

1️⃣ Daytona 500 Grid About to Be Set
The Duel races will officially determine the starting lineup for the 100-lap Daytona 500.

2️⃣ Mikal Leonard and Tarrez Martínez Lead the Field
Points leader Mikal Leonard starts on pole for Duel 1, while Tarrez Martínez controls Duel 2 after the points-based grid setup.

3️⃣ Superspeedway Chaos Expected
Drivers are preparing for:

* Massive draft packs
* Three-wide racing
* Late-race wrecks
* Last-lap passes

Fans are already expecting “The Big One” 👀

4️⃣ Rookie Drivers Face Their Toughest Test Yet
Rookies including:

* Carter Williams
* Hunter Alfredo
* Colton Power
* William Evans
* Carson Dillon

will experience full Daytona draft racing under pressure.

5️⃣ Busch Clash Momentum Carries Over
After his Busch Clash victory, Mikal Leonard enters Daytona with momentum, while Tarrez Martínez continues one of the hottest streaks in the series.

6️⃣ Final Daytona Build-Up in the Final HWNS Season
With the announcement that the HotWheels National Series will end after Season 12, every Daytona moment now carries extra emotion and importance.

🔥 Friday night at Daytona is set to deliver speed, tension, and unforgettable Duel drama.