Is JR Motorsports Racing into the Cup Series at Daytona

JR Motorsports hints at a major announcement tied to the Daytona 500, leaving fans eager to see if it’s a Cup Series debut. Big Daytona Reveal

Dale Jr. Speaks

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Historic Cup Entry?

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Star-Studded Announcement

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Driver Development Legacy

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Veteran Leaders Return

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Crew Chiefs Revealed

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[{"selector":"#anim-388eaea0-a13c-4d81-a8d2-35304512a915 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-39.37499993700698%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] JR Motorsports' upcoming Daytona 500 announcement could mark a historic leap into the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 announcement Learn more