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๐ Take the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trivia challenge and you could see the NASCAR regular season finale in Daytona
Read full article: ๐ Take the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trivia challenge and you could see the NASCAR regular season finale in DaytonaEnter the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Race Weekend Trivia Challenge and you could be experiencing all the high-speed action in person.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson
Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar JacksonNASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.
Chase Briscoe wins appeal over modified spoiler during Daytona 500 pole-winning run
Read full article: Chase Briscoe wins appeal over modified spoiler during Daytona 500 pole-winning runChase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing won their appeal when the National Motorsports Appeals Panel said his Toyota did not have an illegally modified spoiler when he won the Daytona 500 pole.
Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta race
Read full article: Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta raceA massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sundayโs NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive yearDaytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive yearDaytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellow
Read full article: Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellowDenny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in โThe Great American Raceโ within his reach Sunday night.
Daytona after Dark: The good times never stop, even when the NASCAR racing does
Read full article: Daytona after Dark: The good times never stop, even when the NASCAR racing doesWhen the sun goes down at Daytona International Speedway, the green flag drops on the infield bash that annually celebrates the over-the-top campy nature of Daytona 500 race week.
With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner
Read full article: With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team ownerDale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway โ a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family โ that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crashFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a โworld-class driverโ to receive a provisional spot.
NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins
Read full article: NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying beginsNASCAR has filed a 68-page appeal roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying that argues a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims.
NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500Bubba Wallace said he โcouldnโt care lessโ if Donald Trump attends the Daytona 500 on Sunday, nearly five years after the president accused the NASCAR Cup Seriesโ only Black full-time driver of perpetrating โa hoaxโ when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall.
Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500
Read full article: Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers โ the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots โ in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.
F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of Daytona
Read full article: F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of DaytonaThe Rolex 24 at Daytona features more than 200 of the best drivers in the world, including 14 former Formula 1 stars.
Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance race
Read full article: Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance raceA new-look Meyer Shank Racing team is back at the Rolex 24 after a one-year hiatus and it is just one of dozens of changes as IMSA heads into the most prestigious endurance race in North America.
IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports
Read full article: IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsportsIMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many opportunities exist in motorsports for those interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems
Read full article: Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problemsFrankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the โMalcolm in the Middleโ star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season.
Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing
Read full article: Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse RacingThree-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive full time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 for Trackhouse Racing.
River City Plus: Know before you go Rockville 2024
Read full article: River City Plus: Know before you go Rockville 2024After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
Welcome to Rockville back for year
Read full article: Welcome to Rockville back for yearAfter record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Read full article: Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career startMichael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder
Read full article: 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladderActor Frankie Muniz will try to make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 35 Ford for Joey Gase Racing at Daytona International Speedway.
Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked outFord has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
Recent winners Chris Buescher and William Byron open NASCAR playoffs as unwitting favorites
Read full article: Recent winners Chris Buescher and William Byron open NASCAR playoffs as unwitting favoritesChris Buescher and William Byron have this in common: Neither wants to declare himself the favorite heading into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
NASCAR driver Ryan Preece gets medical clearance to return home after terrifying crash at Daytona
Read full article: NASCAR driver Ryan Preece gets medical clearance to return home after terrifying crash at DaytonaNASCAR driver Ryan Preece is headed home from the hospital about 12 hours after his car rolled roughly a dozen times during a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway.
Buescher wins at Daytona, eliminating Elliott and helping Wallace land final NASCAR playoff berth
Read full article: Buescher wins at Daytona, eliminating Elliott and helping Wallace land final NASCAR playoff berthChris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, eliminating fan favorite Chase Elliott from the playoffs and sending Bubba Wallace into the postseason.
A ride in the pace car ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400
Read full article: A ride in the pace car ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400The NASCAR regular season finale race, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 is Saturday night at the Daytona International Speedway. News4JAX had the chance to ride in the pace car around the 2.5 mile tri-oval track.
NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd's face
Read full article: NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd's faceDriver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floydโs face.
๐ Insiders Only: Green flag your free ride to the Coke Zero Sugar 400
Read full article: ๐ Insiders Only: Green flag your free ride to the Coke Zero Sugar 400Find your way to Victory Lane in the Insider Daytona Trivia Challenge and see the NASCAR regular season finale in-person at Daytona International Speedway.
Jacksonville Jaguars, Daytona Speedway marriage could be a โcompelling storyโ for NFL
Read full article: Jacksonville Jaguars, Daytona Speedway marriage could be a โcompelling storyโ for NFLDaytona International Speedway isnโt slowing down on its study and research to see about the feasibility of hosting the Jaguars during their stadium renovations.
Play games in Jacksonville or take the Jaguars on the road for 2 years? Pros and cons of each
Read full article: Play games in Jacksonville or take the Jaguars on the road for 2 years? Pros and cons of eachWhat are some of the pros and cons for the Jaguars of staying in town and then playing games out of Jacksonville? We look at some of those here.
Jaguars host Daytona International Speedway officials to discuss playing games there during renovations
Read full article: Jaguars host Daytona International Speedway officials to discuss playing games there during renovationsThe Jaguars hosted representatives from Daytona International Speedway on Friday to discuss the possibility of using the venue to play games while TIAA Bank undergoes renovations.
POLL: Where would you like to see the Jaguars play during stadium renovations?
Read full article: POLL: Where would you like to see the Jaguars play during stadium renovations?As Jaguars president Mark Lamping and other members of the teamโs administration hold โHuddle Up Jaxโ meetings to discuss the renovations to TIAA Bank Field, we want to hear from you about where you would like to see the Jaguars play during these renovations.
Timeout or pit stop? Could Jaguars play games at Daytona International Speedway during renovation?
Read full article: Timeout or pit stop? Could Jaguars play games at Daytona International Speedway during renovation?While conversations between the Jaguars and the city wonโt gain traction until Mayor-elect Donna Deegan takes office July 1, one interesting venue for the team, should it be forced to play elsewhere during construction, has popped up โ Daytona International Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600
Read full article: Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600Jimmie Johnson says heโs never felt more ill-prepared for a race heading into Sunday nightโs Coca-Cola 600.
RULES: Victory lane: Win tickets to 2023 Daytona Speedweeks events
Read full article: RULES: Victory lane: Win tickets to 2023 Daytona Speedweeks eventsSpeedweeks is the kickoff to the NASCAR season with an action-packed schedule of seven races across several different racing series at the World Center of Racing.
NASCAR celebrates 75 years with an eye to the future
Read full article: NASCAR celebrates 75 years with an eye to the future75 years ago, Bill France Sr. gathered a couple dozen men together to formalize the rules and regulations of stock car racing. What became NASCAR celebrates it's past while looking to innovate and grow in the future.
NASCAR revs up at Daytona with new car, new teams, new look
Read full article: NASCAR revs up at Daytona with new car, new teams, new lookThe NASCAR season opens with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, where more than 120,000 spectators are expected to watch reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson lead the field to green.
Commentary: Reality check in a race car is the perfect way to start Speedweeks
Read full article: Commentary: Reality check in a race car is the perfect way to start SpeedweeksThe big question many people ask and have asked when it comes to NASCAR is just how much skill does it take to actually drive one of those things? Drivers arenโt really athletes. How athletic can a racer be when their car is doing 99% of the work. Itโs just left turns and staying on the gas, right?
Castroneves claims yet another crown jewel with Rolex win
Read full article: Castroneves claims yet another crown jewel with Rolex winHelio Castroneves scored his third crown jewel victory in a calendar year when he closed out the Rolex 24 at Daytona to give team owner Michael Shank his second win in North America's most prestigious sports car race.
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Police: Ex-driver killed in dispute involving estranged wife
Read full article: Police: Ex-driver killed in dispute involving estranged wifePolice in Georgia say former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley was shot to death in a dispute that involved a hatchet after showing up at a house occupied by his estranged wife and another man.
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Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berth
Read full article: Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berthRyan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime with a typical fiery finish.
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Daytona International Speedway to host fans at 100% capacity for Coke Zero Sugar 400
Read full article: Daytona International Speedway to host fans at 100% capacity for Coke Zero Sugar 400The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway will be open to fans at 100% capacity for the upcoming August race.
Pre-sale tickets for Welcome to Rockville available
Read full article: Pre-sale tickets for Welcome to Rockville availablePre-sale tickets for Welcome to Rockville are on sale. In an email, the concert promoters say general admission or VIP weekend passes are on sale for as low as $20. If you deferred your 2020 pass to 2021, you will have first dibs to purchase camping before the public on sale. All Early Bird pass purchasers will also have the opportunity to add camping to their passes before they are made available to the public. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased here.
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NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscape
Read full article: NASCAR's 'unique' winners already altering playoff landscapeChristopher Bell celebrates at the finish line after winning the NASCAR Cup Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)HOMESTEAD, Fla. โ NASCARโs postseason landscape has been altered after just two Cup Series races. โThe number of unique winners is really going to change how many cars get in on points, right? Although Bell drives for powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing, he was a rookie for that top team and in his second full season in the Cup series. The Cup Series opened on a superspeedway, then raced on a road course, and now heads to an intermediate track. Whether thatโs different markets, different racetracks, it has to be different from year to year.
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Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR race
Read full article: Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR raceIt was the very first NASCAR national series race for Ty Gibbs, who jumped two steps from ARCA to Xfinity for his debut. Ty Gibbs is the second-youngest winner in Xfinity Series history. But as his grandson crossed the finish line, his glasses fogged and he hugged a Joe Gibbs Racing team member. JGR has yet to announce a full 2021 schedule for Ty Gibbs, but his grandfather said the details are decided by Coy Gibbs. They picked the Daytona road course for his debut because Ty Gibbs finished second here in last year's ARCA race.
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McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
Read full article: McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victoryDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski's bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Denny Hamlin was trying for a record third-consecutive Daytona 500 victory, and the team he started with Michael Jordan was debuting with driver Bubba Wallace. Kyle Larson was back after nearly a year in exile for using a racial slur, and reigning Cup champion Chase Elliott was going for his first Daytona 500 win. And all the way at the back of the field, 1990 Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope made what he said would be his final NASCAR start. โI wanted to make the pass to win the Daytona 500 and it ended up really bad,โ Keselowski said.
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Michael McDowell wins rain-delayed Daytona 500 after last-lap wreck
Read full article: Michael McDowell wins rain-delayed Daytona 500 after last-lap wreckDAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. McDowell was running third when Keselowski got a huge run on Logano. Keselowski tried to pass Logano on the low side, but Logano tried to block him and ended up crashing both of them. Hamlin was trying to become the first in NASCAR history to win three consecutive Daytona 500s.
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The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallaceโs car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
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Rain washes out NASCAR's final practices for Daytona 500
Read full article: Rain washes out NASCAR's final practices for Daytona 500โI think we proved as an industry last year that track time was a little overrated," said David Wilson, head of Toyota Racing Development. Heavy rain soaked the track early, though, prompting officials to shift gears before the Xfinity Series opener later Saturday. An ARCA series race also was scheduled for the middle of the day. โI'm fine without it,โ said 2017 Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch. ..."Obviously, we didnโt want to go to a backup car, but I think weโre still in a really good place for the 500.
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Party in a pandemic: NASCAR fans power through at Daytona
Read full article: Party in a pandemic: NASCAR fans power through at DaytonaBubba Wallace makes a pit stop during the second of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wallace finished in second place. They came to soak in the Daytona 500 atmosphere, or whatever they found among the campers killing time with games of cornhole and flip cup. AdMark Minadeo of Boca Raton was attending his ninth Daytona 500 and bought a motorhome for Speedweeks. The mood is in stark contrast to last year when NASCAR fans were revved for then-President Donald Trumpโs visit. The majority had never been to a NASCAR race.
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Hendrick hesitant to change Bowman's engine before 500
Read full article: Hendrick hesitant to change Bowman's engine before 50048 team will ideally use Saturday's final two practice sessions to determine if the engine can make it 500 miles on Sunday. โWe think the engine is OK, but we're undecided just yet,โ said Knaus, who won the NASCAR title seven times as a crew chief. AdHendrick Motorsports suffered another blow when William Byron was involved in a crash in his qualifying race that destroyed his Chevrolet. Hendrick will now have only one car at the front of the Daytona 500 field โ maybe none if Bowman's engine is deemed too risky not to change. The pole-sitter has not closed out a Daytona 500 victory since Dale Jarrett in 2000.
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A Daytona 500 unlike any other: the Great American Race during the pandemic
Read full article: A Daytona 500 unlike any other: the Great American Race during the pandemicAttendance at Sundayโs Daytona 500 will be limited. So the preparation for this event versus Daytona 500. Remarkably, the organization that the folks at Daytona have leaned on the most during race preparations is just down the street. โTo win one Daytona 500 is so hard. It would be incredible for him to win three consecutive Daytona five 500s on Sunday night.โ
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Hiccup for Hendrick Motorsports ahead of Daytona 500
Read full article: Hiccup for Hendrick Motorsports ahead of Daytona 500Alex Bowman and William Byron were slated to lead the Daytona 500 field to green but that's in danger following Thursday night's qualifying races. Byron was collected in a crash in the second Duel and it ruined his Chevrolet. AdAustin Cindric and Kaz Grala both earned their first berths into the Daytona 500 by claiming the two available transfer positions in the Duels. He was the leader on the final lap of the second Duel until Dillon crossed to Wallaceโs inside and inched ahead. โWeโve got an incredible race car and I canโt wait for the Daytona 500.โ
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Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front row
Read full article: Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front rowAlex Bowman and William Byron swept the front row Wednesday night in qualifying for the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick its 14th pole and sixth in the last seven years. โHere it really just comes down to who built the fastest race car. Itโs the fourth consecutive year Bowman will start from the front row, but he's got a completely new look this time. Only the front row was set Wednesday, the first time Daytona 500 qualifying has been held at night under a condensed Speedweeks schedule. โMy motto is, โNo more excuses.โโHamlin, who is trying to become the first driver to win three consecutive Daytona 500s, was 12th.
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Kyle Busch streaks past Elliott, Blaney to win Busch Clash
Read full article: Kyle Busch streaks past Elliott, Blaney to win Busch ClashBlaney had chased down Elliott on the road course at Daytona International Speedway to take the lead with two laps remaining in Tuesday night's 35-lap Speedweeks opener. Elliott, winner of NASCAR's last four road course races dating to 2019, didn't let Blaney pull away and set himself up for one final chance at the win. It cost Elliott his momentum and Busch sailed by for the surprise victory. AdThis year's running was the first time on Daytona's road course, a plan announced before the 2020 season began. Elliott won the inaugural Daytona road course race.
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Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying 3rd consecutive Rolex
Read full article: Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying 3rd consecutive RolexWayne Taylor replaced his entire lineup for the move to Acura and hired Albuquerque, as well as his oldest son, Ricky Taylor, Helio Castroneves and Alexander Rossi. It was WTR's fourth Rolex win in five years and fifth overall, one behind Ganassi's record six victories. Albuquerque won in 2018 driving a Cadillac and Ricky Taylor won in a Cadillac for his father's team in 2017. โWe decided we wanted somebody as fresh as possible in the car,โ Ricky Taylor said. โHe was so hungry for this, especially with the whole story of leaving Wayne Taylor.
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Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying 3rd consecutive Rolex
Read full article: Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying 3rd consecutive RolexWayne Taylor left General Motors after 28 years at the end of last season to become a factory Acura program. "We won it with Ricky, and Jordan won the GT class with Corvette, and then the Wayne Taylor Racing program won it overall. Albuquerque won in 2018 driving a Cadillac; Ricky Taylor won in a Cadillac for his father's team in 2017. AdWhen Taylor switched to Acura, he released van der Zande, who was grabbed by Ganassi as the team returned to sports car racing after a one-year hiatus. โLooked like we had the race won right there.
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NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs
Read full article: NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke CombsNASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert featuring country music star Luke Combs. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert โ the first big performance at a track during the pandemic โ featuring country music star Luke Combs. Born in Charlotte but raised in Asheville, Combs made NASCAR races a weekly viewing staple alongside his grandfather. โIf you wouldโve told me back then that Iโd be performing at the Daytona 500 one day, I wouldnโt have believed you,โ said Combs, a longtime fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Live music is a way for us to be able to disconnect from everything else, and just be there in the moment,โ Combs said.
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The Daytona 500 will have โlimited fan capacityโ
Read full article: The Daytona 500 will have โlimited fan capacityโAdd the Daytona 500 to the list of major sporting events making adjustments in light of the pandemic. The Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday that the 63rd annual Daytona 500 will have limited fan capacity. The 63rd Annual #DAYTONA500 will have limited fan capacity. ๐ฐ: https://t.co/9cEIKinY8Y pic.twitter.com/ZSTM13Jra3 โ Daytona International Speedway (@DISupdates) December 2, 2020The annual race is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Ticket holders are encouraged to review their options for the race on the trackโs website.
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Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021
Read full article: Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, Kyle Larson gets ready to climb into his car to practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR on Monday, Oct. 29, 2020, cleared Larson to return in 2021, ending his long suspension for using a racial slur while playing a video racing game. Larson was suspended in April after he used the n-word while playing an online racing game in which viewers could follow along. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
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Byron wins to reach Cup Series playoffs, knocks out Johnson
Read full article: Byron wins to reach Cup Series playoffs, knocks out JohnsonThose moves got him to victory lane for the first time in his young NASCAR Cup Series career and back in the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Winless in 120 races, Johnson made a trip to victory lane to congratulate Byron and the No. Its a big win for Chad Knaus and William Byron," Johnson said. Its been a hard couple of years in the Cup Series and trying to get my first win and trying to gel with this team," Byron said. WALLACE REACTSWallace said before the race that there was not much of a dialogue among NASCAR drivers regarding sitting out the Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona.
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Higher stakes at Daytona mean 'crazy things will happen'
Read full article: Higher stakes at Daytona mean 'crazy things will happen'DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Racing at Daytona International Speedway always comes with a hefty dose of drama. Nearly half the field is looking to clinch a postseason berth with a victory, including seven-time series champion Jimmie Johnson. Crazy things will happen.Thats exactly what NASCAR envisioned when it moved Daytonas summertime extravaganza to the regular-season finale. Cup races at Daytona already were considered wild-card events in which just about anyone could end up in victory lane. Throw in the raised stakes, and it's sure to create an ultra-intense couple of hours on the track.
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Road king: Elliott wins at Daytona for 3rd straight on road
Read full article: Road king: Elliott wins at Daytona for 3rd straight on roadNASCARs most popular driver won the Cup Series road course race at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, holding off hard-charging Denny Hamlin following a late restart and notching his third consecutive victory away from ovals. The 24-year-old Elliott also won on road courses at Charlotte and at Watkins Glen last year. Elliott, Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. had the cars to beat. Making up that kind of ground on a 14-turn, 3.61-mile road course was a nearly impossible tough task, especially considering Elliott was turning mistake-free laps at the front of the field. Newman was one of the few Cup drivers with experience on Daytonas road course.
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Longtime Daytona Speedway Employee Turns 100
Read full article: Longtime Daytona Speedway Employee Turns 100Daytona International Speedway NASCARs Oldest employee celebrated a birthday. Juanita Epton, or as folks at Daytona International Speedway call her, Lightnin', turned 100 years old. Epton started working at the speedway when it was built in 1958 and She is still employed at Daytona International Speedway in ticket operations. Lightin says she has no plans to retire and cant wait to be able to get back to work. I love the people I work for and it is a nice place to work so why not stay until they tell me to get outEptons birthday parade even included a visit from Nascar CEO Jim France.
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NASCAR's Johnson OK'd to race after 2 negative virus tests
Read full article: NASCAR's Johnson OK'd to race after 2 negative virus testsFILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Kentucky Speedway. Johnson missed the first race of his Cup career when he tested positive last Friday. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)