US EditionAnthony Alfredo won't race in Daytona 500 after post-Duels inspection failure, DQ
Post-race inspection found two disconnected cooling hoses on Anthony Alfredo's car, violating NASCAR rules and removing him from the Daytona 500 lineup.
- On Thursday, February 12, 2026, NASCAR disqualified Anthony Alfredo after post-race inspection of the second Duel at Daytona International Speedway, removing him from the Daytona 500.
- NASCAR's post-race inspection found a transaxle cooling hose and a driver cooling hose that were not properly attached, violating safety rules for the Beard Motorsports Chevrolet.
- Cup Series managing director Brad Moran said one hose runs from the right-side quarter window into the transaxle cooler, the car cleared pre-race inspection, but tape securing the hose failed and officials could not determine when it detached.
- The ruling removed Alfredo from the field and opened the available position for Sunday's Daytona 500 race, with BJ McLeod moving in after finishing behind Alfredo; Alfredo cannot appeal the disqualification because it occurred during qualifying.
- Under current NASCAR rules, the Duel qualifying races are treated as qualifying with penalties like disallowed laps applied, and rules require all parts to remain attached to ensure safety and parity among teams.
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NAS News: Anthony Alfredo disqualified from Daytona 500 after car inspection
Anthony Alfredo will not drive in the Daytona 500 on Sunday after being disqualified because of a technical violation with his No. 62 car. NASCAR officials announced the decision late Thursday after the qualifying race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Alfredo, 26, was in tears after qualifying for the Daytona 500, then heartbroken a bit later […]
Anthony Alfredo disqualified from Daytona 500 after car inspection
Anthony Alfredo will not drive in the Daytona 500 on Sunday after being disqualified because of a technical violation with his No. 62 car.NASCAR officials announced the decision late Thursday after the qualifying race in Daytona Beach, Fla.Alfredo, 26, was in tears after qualifying for the Daytona 500, then heartbroken a bit later when he was told he had been disqualified following the post-race inspection."I was on top of the world, and now it …
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