In the United States, Riley Herbst will not race at Daytona International Speedway due to lingering effects from a crash last weekend. His team, 23XI Racing, announced the decision shortly before the race, stating that it was in Herbst's best interest to step out of the car. Harrison Burton will replace him, starting from the back of the field.
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