22 days ago

NASCAR Veteran Casey Mears Announces 2026 Daytona 500 Return

"Being at Daytona is always special," said Mears, announcing his return with Garage 66. Six shy of making 500 career starts in Cup, team owner Carl Long hailed him as "one of the best restrictor plate racers." The team now aims to utilize veteran crew chief Jason Miller to assist with qualification for the event ahead of raceday strategy.