{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Daytona Recap Part 1: Interview with Andr\u00e9s P\u00e9rez de Lara","description":" Just like that, the 2026 NASCAR season is officially underway! It\u2019s great to be back at Daytona for racing action on the high banks \u2014 and we\u2019ve got two episodes this week breaking down all the chaos, contact, and competition from Speedweeks. On this episode, we cover: The Duels \u2014 Cup drivers squared off Thursday night in two intense qualifying races. Open cars battled for the final spots in the Daytona 500, while full-time teams fought to lock in their starting positions for the Great American Race. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series \u2014 Friday marked the first race of the 2026 season, featuring a star-studded 100-lap showdown. Big names like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana, Cletus McFarland, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joined the regular contenders for an exciting opener. ARCA Menards Series \u2014 Saturday kicks off with Jake Finch, Gio Ruggiero, Bobby Dale Earnhardt, Gus Dean, Isabella Robusto, and many more ready for battle. Plus:  Pre-race garage chats with Truck drivers Jake Garcia, Clay Greenfield, and Dawson Sutton  Full-length interview with Andr\u00e9s P\u00e9rez de Lara Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Discussions with Dave All that and so much more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas \u2014 the 2026 season is here, and we\u2019re just getting started!        ","author_name":"Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/438981","html":"