Daytona 500 Speed Week is almost here. That wasn't a long offseason was it? The so-called "silly season" won't be long now as another year of NASCAR racing is about to commence. The sport's signature event, the 58th Annual Daytona 500 is Sunday, Feb. 21st, just 11 days away. In order to promote the “Great American Race,” broadcast partner FOX went full on Lindsey Nagle with … [Read more...] about New Daytona 500 promo with The Simpsons (video)
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Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner in 400th start
Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 favorite is now Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner. Today at Daytona International Speedway was his 400th start. In 399 starts the 37-year-old Hendrick Motorsports driver has tallied 60 wins to go along with five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Only NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt have more championships (seven). The … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner in 400th start
Danica Patrick pole position at Daytona 500
Danica Patrick pole position at the Daytona 500, sounds great to her fans doesn't it. This is historic so I'll say it again- Danica Patrick pole position. She became the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race, let alone the season-opening Daytona 500. So she'll lead the field at the "The Great American Race" and NASCAR season opener. Yesterday, Patrick was … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick pole position at Daytona 500
Daytona 500 Champion Matt Kenseth comes to Chicago (video)
This season’s Daytona 500 champion and Cambridge, Wisc. native, Matt Kenseth, stopped by the W Hotel Lakeshore for a fan event and Q&A hosted by Chicagoland Speedway. Kenseth, currently second in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points standings, will return to Chicagoland Speedway this September for the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup (think Stanley … [Read more...] about Daytona 500 Champion Matt Kenseth comes to Chicago (video)
Tony Stewart part of massive race-ending crash at Daytona
Tony Stewart was poised to notch his fifth straight win in the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, but a last-lap crash while vying for the lead jettisoned those plans. Nonetheless, Stewart was able to nurse his No. 33 Oreo 100th Birthday Chevrolet Impala across the finish line in eighth place while unheralded James Buescher … [Read more...] about Tony Stewart part of massive race-ending crash at Daytona
Jimmie Johnson prepares for Daytona 500 with new garage: Speedweek interview
NASCAR star Greg Biffle to use coolant film at Daytona 500
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing, will use 3MT Crystalline 90 Window Film on his car during this year's Daytona 500 on Feb. 26. Biffle tested the new film and the hope is that it will keep his car cooler during long races like Daytona where temperatures can soar inside his car. Biffle was named Rookie of the Year in the Craftsman Truck … [Read more...] about NASCAR star Greg Biffle to use coolant film at Daytona 500
What’s Next for Young Nascar Superstar Trevor Bayne?
If you haven't heard the story of Trevor Bayne winning the Daytona 500, just one day after his 20th birthday, go here to check it out. It's the most compelling NASCAR story in quite some time and you don't need to be a racing fan to appreciate it. But what's next for Bayne? If you follow the sport closely, you've probably heard by now that he's still sticking with the … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Young Nascar Superstar Trevor Bayne?
Story of Daytona 500 Winner Trevor Bayne Has Major Crossover Appeal
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is young; so young that his favorite television show; according to the telecast of the premier NASCAR race on Sunday.Yes, three days ago Bayne became the seventh driver to earn his first win at the Daytona 500, doing it in just his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start. Trevor also became the youngest winner in Daytona 500 history just one day … [Read more...] about Story of Daytona 500 Winner Trevor Bayne Has Major Crossover Appeal
Daytona 500 Winner Jamie McMurray Opens up
By Paul Schmidt For Jamie McMurray, it was a whirlwind week. After running well in the Shootout races to qualify for the Daytona 500, McMurray used an unbelievable late surge to get into the lead and hold off a charging Dale Earnhardt Jr., and win his first Daytona 500 race. The victory was only the fourth of McMurray's nine season career, and it was obvious after the … [Read more...] about Daytona 500 Winner Jamie McMurray Opens up
