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“Dash 4 Cash” Bonus Program Returns To NASCAR Nationwide Series In 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the fourth consecutive year, NASCAR and Nationwide Insurance have combined to bring the popular – and exciting – “Dash 4 Cash” bonus program back for NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers and fans alike. Introduced in 2009, “Dash 4 Cash” (Twitter hash tag: #Dash4Cash) is a one-of-a-kind element that rewards the highest-finishing eligible driver in four designated races with a $100,000 bonus above and beyond the race purse. Fans also can participate via … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Matt Kenseth holds off Earnhardt Jr. to win bizarre Daytona 500
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Finally, nothing out of the ordinary happened. In a Daytona 500 that featured the first postponement in its history, a ball of fire from a racecar vs. jet dryer collision under caution and a surfeit of wild action in the closing laps, Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500 when the tandem of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Greg Biffle couldn’t catch the race winner in a green-white-checkered-flag … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Sprint Cup
Rain forces first-ever Daytona 500 postponement
By Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Persistent rain washed out the 54th running of the Daytona 500, forcing a postponement of the Great American Race for the first time in its history. After a storm cell negated track-drying efforts at approximately 5 p.m. ET, NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway announced the postponement until noon ET Monday. The race will be broadcast live on FOX. On four occasions, the most recent in 2009, rain … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
James Buescher grabs first Nationwide win in wild finish at Daytona
By Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a weekend of unlikely winners, James Buescher took the checkered flag under caution in Saturday’s Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race with wreckage from the cars of the likely winners strewn behind him in Turn 4 at Daytona International Speedway. Buescher, a first-time winner in the series, took advantage of a last-lap wreck involving front-runners Trevor Bayne, Tony Stewart, Elliott Sadler, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, Ricky … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Nationwide Series
NASCAR Notebook: Danica Patrick rues the wreck of her pole-winning car
By Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Based on her roller-coaster ride during Speedweeks, Sunday’s Daytona 500 ought to be a stellar outing for Danica Patrick. On Thursday, she wrecked hard on the last lap of the first Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. On Friday, she won the pole for the Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race. On Saturday, on Lap 49 of that event, Patrick wrecked in Turn 3 after a … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
King Reigns In The NextEra Energy Resources 250
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series once again provided an exciting start to the season with rookie John King capturing his first career win in the 13th annual NextEra Energy Resources 250 on the third attempt at a green-white-checkered finish. King was practically speechless in Gatorade Victory Lane about his first win at Daytona International Speedway after only eight starts in the series. “Man, I’m a rookie, I’m not supposed to be here,” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Truck Series
Danica Patrick wins pole for NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A day after a jarring crash took her out of the first Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway, Danica Patrick stormed back to win the pole for Saturday’s Drive4COPD Nationwide Series race at the 2.5-mile track. The Coors Light Pole Award was Patrick’s first in 26 attempts and the first for a female driver since Shawna Robinson started on the pole at Atlanta … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Budweiser to sponsor Speedweeks and Duel starting in 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Budweiser and Daytona International Speedway today announced the beer brand will take on an enhanced role in NASCAR’s season opening festivities. Beginning with the 2013 season, Budweiser will become the official title sponsor of Speedweeks –the ten-day stretch of stock-car races from the Shootout to the Daytona 500®. Budweiser also will secure entitlement of the Budweiser Duel at Daytona, two 150-mile qualifying races that determine the starting lineup for the Daytona 500. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Testing For The 54th Annual Daytona 500 Wraps Up
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The three-day Preseason Thunder testing sessions in preparation for the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Feb. 26 concluded on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. For the past three days, drivers have been turning laps on the historic 2.5-mile tri-oval as well as participating in the Fan Fest activities such as autograph sessions, fan forums and chat sessions through the Speedway’s social media channels. On track, fans witnessed drivers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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