When each new year in NASCAR commences, there is always something new apparent when the haulers are unloaded and the crews go to work for the first time. In some cases, it's a new paint scheme or a new sponsor accompanying familiar names and numbers.

Denny Hamlin led the way in opening practice for the 2025 Daytona 500, here are the full results from the practice session.

23XI Racing, Trackhouse Racing, RFK Racing and Front Row Motorsports have each expanded and added a full-time Cup Series team. Haas Factory Team, representing the lone remaining charter from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing, is set to make its debut in stock car racing’s highest circuit.