Autosport Plus
News

The NASCAR subplots to keep an eye on in 2021

This weekend's Daytona 500 kickstarts a NASCAR Cup season that promises plenty of intrigue courtesy of new owners and a refreshed calendar. Here's what you need to know ahead of the new season

This weekend's traditional NASCAR Cup curtain-raiser at Daytona will commence a 2021 season that promises plenty of excitement courtesy of a revamped calendar and some significant driver moves.

Chief of those is the rehabilitated Kyle Larson, who is back in one of the biggest seats in NASCAR at Hendrick Motorsport following the departure of Jimmie Johnson for IndyCar.

Previous article Aric Almirola, Austin Dillon secure Duel wins, Daytona 500 grid set
Next article Larson exceeded expectations during NASCAR suspension - Hendrick

More from Jake Nichol

NASCAR Homestead: Byron charges through the pack to dominate

NASCAR Homestead: Byron charges through the pack to dominate

NAS NASCAR

NASCAR Homestead: Byron charges through the pack to dominate NASCAR Homestead: Byron charges through the pack to dominate

Keselowski: NASCAR will "reap what we sow" with extra road courses

Keselowski: NASCAR will "reap what we sow" with extra road courses

NAS NASCAR

Keselowski: NASCAR will "reap what we sow" with extra road courses Keselowski: NASCAR will "reap what we sow" with extra road courses

Bell not "overly shocked" to claim first NASCAR Cup win

Bell not "overly shocked" to claim first NASCAR Cup win

NAS NASCAR

Bell not "overly shocked" to claim first NASCAR Cup win Bell not "overly shocked" to claim first NASCAR Cup win

NASCAR Daytona road course: Bell passes Logano for first Cup win

NASCAR Daytona road course: Bell passes Logano for first Cup win

NAS NASCAR

NASCAR Daytona road course: Bell passes Logano for first Cup win NASCAR Daytona road course: Bell passes Logano for first Cup win

Hamlin laments lack of Toyotas on NASCAR Cup grid for Daytona 500

Hamlin laments lack of Toyotas on NASCAR Cup grid for Daytona 500

NAS NASCAR

Hamlin laments lack of Toyotas on NASCAR Cup grid for Daytona 500 Hamlin laments lack of Toyotas on NASCAR Cup grid for Daytona 500

Daytona 500 winner McDowell "never lost hope" amid long win drought

Daytona 500 winner McDowell "never lost hope" amid long win drought

NAS NASCAR

Daytona 500 winner McDowell "never lost hope" amid long win drought Daytona 500 winner McDowell "never lost hope" amid long win drought

Daytona 500: Maiden NASCAR win for McDowell after fiery final-lap crash

Daytona 500: Maiden NASCAR win for McDowell after fiery final-lap crash

NAS NASCAR

Daytona 500: Maiden NASCAR win for McDowell after fiery final-lap crash Daytona 500: Maiden NASCAR win for McDowell after fiery final-lap crash

How a second-chance NASCAR ace is rebuilding his career

How a second-chance NASCAR ace is rebuilding his career

Plus
Plus
NAS NASCAR

How a second-chance NASCAR ace is rebuilding his career How a second-chance NASCAR ace is rebuilding his career

Subscribe