The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the biggest race of them all — the Daytona 500. In Episode 1 of Respect the Grind, Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar find themselves leading the field on the final lap, with a shot at Daytona 500 glory. But in the blink of an eye, a heartbreaking accident ends Spire Motorsports’ chances. Go behind the scenes of the highs, lows and emotion of NASCAR’s biggest race as Spire Motorsports begins its 2026 season and starts the grind toward what comes next. Follow Spire Motorsports on social media: linktr.ee/SpireMotorsports #SpireMotorsports #NASCAR #Daytona500 #MichaelMcDowell #CarsonHocevar #RespectTheGrind