DAYTONA BEACH — Forty-one world-class drivers competed Sunday at the Daytona International Speedway, all chasing one thing: to win the coveted Daytona 500. Those who do are forever NASCAR legends. This year, William Byron cemented his legacy by doing it again, hoisting the Harley J. Earl Trophy over his head …
Read More »Byron Wins Second Straight Daytona 500 After Crash-Filled Finish
DAYTONA BEACH — William Byron earned his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory on Sunday, surviving a chaotic 67th running of the race defined by wreck-filled final laps that sent the race into overtime and early weather delays at Daytona International Speedway. Byron, 27, became the first driver to win back-to-back …
Read More »Daytona 500 Highlights Opening Month of NASCAR Cup Series
The 67th Daytona 500 is set to cap off the opening month of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The season started with the Clash at Bowman Gray on Feb. 2 when Chase Elliot took home the win. William Byron stole the show in 2024, taking home the Harley J. Earl …
Read More »William Byron Claims Dramatic Daytona 500 victory
William Byron made history Monday at the Daytona International Speedway, winning the race that started his NASCAR Cup Series career six years prior, the Daytona 500. Byron enters superstar status by winning the 2024 edition of the “Great American Race.” Back and Forth Action Byron’s victory by no means tells …
Read More »Daytona 500 to Kick Off 2024 NASCAR Season
The 66th annual “Great American Race” kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend with the 2024 Daytona 500. Speed Week In the week leading up to the race, NASCAR hosts qualifying rounds and Bluegreen Vacation duels to determine the starting positions for the drivers. In the qualifying rounds on …
Read More »Previewing The 2023 Daytona 500
The 65th annual running of “The Great American Race” takes place this Sunday. 40 drivers will look to etch their name onto the Harley J. Earl trophy, and win the Daytona 500. Reigning champion Austin Cindric is looking to defend his crown, while drivers like Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski …
Read More »Rookie Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500
Austin Cindric has won the Daytona 500. In a photo finish, the rookie now has his first NASCAR Cup Series win. Notably, his victory fell on team owner Roger Penske’s eighty-fifth birthday for his third win as an owner. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1495552750008086530 Reaching Checkered Flags Cindric took the lead at the beginning …
Read More »Michael McDowell; The Daytona Underdog
Not crowned until early Monday morning, through the rain and wreckage, Michael McDowell wins his first career cup series race, as he is crowned the winner of the 63rd Daytona 500. McDowell was winless in his first 357 career Cup starts and 13 seasons. This was the season-opening race for …
Read More »NASCAR Returns This Weekend
Gentlemen, start your engines. NASCAR is back. The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington on Sunday, May 17. A nation suffering from a sports shortage gets a desperately-needed pain reliever: a live sport with stock cars zooming at speeds north of 200 miles per hour. From screen to reality During …
Read More »Dale Earnhardt Jr. Discusses Family, Technology in Racing and the Coronavirus
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is well-known not only for his personal racing career but also for that of his father’s. Earnhardt Sr. is considered one of the most legendary racecar drivers in history. In his 27-year racing career, Earnhardt Sr. won 76 races before dying in 2001 in a crash during …
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