6 NASCAR storylines to keep in mind going into the 2021 Cup Series season

A summary of what you need to know before the first green flag of the 2021 NASCAR season.

Big things are happening in NASCAR, as the 2021 Cup Series season is set to start with Sunday’s Daytona 500.

With a totally revamped schedule that includes tracks that are new to NASCAR, several high-profile drivers with different teams and high-profile celebrities joining the ownership ranks — plus the continuing challenge of racing during the COVID-19 pandemic — it’s a lot for fans to keep track of.

So ahead of NASCAR’s nine-month season, here’s a breakdown of six top storylines to keep in mind throughout the year, from two-time Cup Series champ Kyle Busch’s potential to bounce back after a subpar 2020 to the upcoming Silly Season as drivers look to avoid becoming free agents.

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