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William Byron targets historic three-peat at Daytona 500: can he make racing history?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
February 11, 2026
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William Byron targets historic three-peat at Daytona 500: can he make racing history?

William Byron Sets Sights on Daytona 500 Glory: Can He Make History with a Third Consecutive Win?

This weekend, the NASCAR world is on the edge of its seat as William Byron gears up to chase a record-breaking third consecutive Daytona 500 victory! Since the race's inception in 1959, only 13 drivers have celebrated multiple victories at the iconic event, and a mere five have managed to win back-to-back. Yet, astonishingly, no one has ever clinched the Daytona 500 title three times in a row. Could Byron be the one to shatter this record?

The No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports superstar has already made waves by avoiding calamity in the front of the pack during his back-to-back triumphs in 2024 and 2025. But while the thought of a historic three-peat lingers in the air, Byron remains focused and composed, stating, “Not much” when asked if he’s been thinking about it. However, the significance of this potential achievement is not lost on him. “Obviously that's the goal. I think, yeah, I get reminders of the previous races, whether I see just the videos or whatnot. Yeah, it's great career-defining moments that we've had. It's awesome. It's special.”

After a “great off-season,” Byron is eager to return to the track, feeling “really excited” about the upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup season. Surprisingly, he expressed disbelief that no driver has yet managed to seize three straight Daytona 500 titles. “It does surprise me in that I feel like there have been some drafting packages that were honestly easier to win three in a row than this one currently,” Byron remarked. This statement underscores the intense pressure and unpredictability of the event. “It's definitely a very circumstantial — split-second race. I think that's probably what makes it entertaining, too.”

Reflecting on his remarkable 2024 victory, Byron recounted the chaos of the final laps. “I didn't really feel like I had a shot to win or even be in the mix until we took the white flag,” he noted. “Then off of turn two, I felt like, man, there's a possibility that something develops.” Navigating through a massive crash involving the top five drivers, Byron managed to stay in the right lane, a testament to his skill and instinct. “When it all unfolded with the wreck, I was just hoping that I would have a lane to get past that.”

As the defending champion, you might expect Byron to have a host of allies in the draft. However, he anticipates the opposite will be true this time around. “I think it will be the opposite, for sure. I won't have a lot of friends,” he acknowledged. “It could be tough for me to have those allies and those friends to make a move.” The stakes are higher than ever, and Byron knows he must remain alert and not overthink his strategy. “Just react to what I feel and what I see.”

As the Daytona 500 looms, the NASCAR community is abuzz with excitement and anticipation. Will William Byron make history and claim his place as the first driver to secure three consecutive Daytona 500 wins? The race is set, the stakes are high, and all eyes will be on Byron as he embarks on this monumental quest for glory.

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