U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform annual Daytona 500 flyover The USAF Thunderbirds flew over Daytona International Speedway before The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500 by leading only the final lap of the race.The race set a new record with 26 different drivers leading at least one lap.A 20-car pileup and several other wrecks contributed to the chaotic nature of the event.Reddick navigated through a last-lap crash involving other leaders to secure the victory. DAYTONA BEACH — Tyler Reddick led one lap of the Daytona 500. More specifically, the only...