Daniel Diehl Debuts For BJ McLeod Motorsports
Driver BJ McLeod is making his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Talladega. He noted that he has previously dreamed of reaching this stage in his career. The event involves the NASCAR Cup Series competition at the Talladega venue. He will be driving for BJ McLeod Motorsports. The driver expressed that participating in the race has been a long-term goal. McLeod is competing with BJ McLeod Motorsports alongside Chris Wilner. He noted that he has frequently watched the drivers' meetings in the past. The driver expressed apprehension regarding the lack of prior experience in a Cup car, noting zero laps completed. The primary goal for the race is to complete all scheduled laps. The driver intends to focus on learning during the initial laps of the event. The driver is currently part of a four-race deal for the 2026 season with Live Fast Motorsports.
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“I know you probably would have loved to qualify to at least get a couple laughs behind the wheel but what are the emotions though when you look back at your journey that you're going to make your first cup start here at Talladega?”
“I have had literal dreams about days like this. It's really weird. I didn't really hit it until I put my suit on.”
“he's going to make his first cup start here at Talladega? Yeah so I have had literal dreams about days like today and it's really weird.”
“zero laps in a cup car is a little spooky, so we'll go out there. I'm going to really soak it in on our first couple laps and then, gosh, get thrown into the fire.”
“Big day for Daniel Diehl start 40th for BJ McLeod and live fast motorsports part of a four race deal for Daniel here in 2026.”
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