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VSO: Man who made threats to law enforcement & NASCAR arrested day before the Daytona 500; AR-15 rifle seized

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Photo for Headline Surfer / Adrian Morales, 50, of Daytona Beach, was being held without bail at the Volusia County Branch Jail on charges of making threats to law enforcement following his arrest on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A Daytona Beach man is in custody after sending messages, including video of gunshots, threatening: "This is what's in store," allegedly to law enforcement agencies and previously to a NASCAR executive, the VSO said.

RECAP: Porsche Penske Motorsport wins 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway for third year in a row

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Porsche Penske Motorsport secured its third consecutive victory at the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona, with Felipe Nasr driving the No. 7 Porsche 963 to the overall and GTP class win.

Tonight in Charlotte, NC: Kurt Busch, Harry Grant & Ray Hendrick will be inducted into the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- NASCAR has announced the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at a ceremony tonight at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. They are Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, and Ray Hendrick.

NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway: It's all on the line for Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, William Byron & Chase Briscoe

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR's Cup Series racing returns to the 1-mile asphalt oval at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday with Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Chase Briscoe vying for the championship.

Mexico City welcomes NASCAR Cup Series for the first time this weekend

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MEXICO CITY -- Nobody is more excited about the arrival of NASCAR in Mexico than perhaps Trackhouse Racing’s Daniel Suarez, who has made multiple visits to his home country in support of the event, and is excited to show the world-class facility NASCAR’s brand of Cup racing.