Noah Gragson is set to compete in the 2026 Daytona 500 driving the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang for Front Row Motorsports. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway, this will be Gragson’s fifth appearance in the prestigious event as he aims to surpass last year’s 28th place finish.
Past Performance Highlights at Daytona
Gragson’s best result in the Daytona 500 came in 2024 when he finished ninth while racing for Stewart-Haas Racing. Throughout his career, he has maintained a 15.3 average finish at Daytona International Speedway during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. These past results reflect his growing capability on the challenging superspeedway.
Team Strategy and Sponsorship Commitments
Rush Truck Centers continues to support Front Row Motorsports through a partnership covering 12 races in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. After the Daytona 500, Gragson will continue racing with sponsorship from Rush Truck Centers at events such as the Circuit of the Americas on March 1, 2026. The collaboration with Cummins also remains a key focus, emphasizing sustainability and energy transition.
Outlook for the 2026 Season
With strong backing and a commitment to learning from previous races, Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports are hopeful for a breakthrough finish at the Daytona 500. Their focused preparations position them well for a competitive start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with plans to build momentum at upcoming races.
“We are focused on leveraging everything we have learned at Daytona to deliver an improved performance this year.” ?Team Representative
