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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
Day One: NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There was no shortage of conversation – or anything off-limits – during Day 1 of Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. From spoilers to drafting to beards – all were topics du jour. A full field of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers tackled Daytona International Speedway for the first of a three-day test as teams make their final preparations for the 54th running of the Daytona 500, February 26. “It’s important for us to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
2012 NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona Set For This Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is back in full gear as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams hit the pavement at Daytona International Speedway this week for three days of preseason testing. The main focus of the test is for teams to work on their final preparations for 2012 Speedweeks – in particular, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26. “This is an opportunity we are providing to the competitors to implement and … Read entire article »
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NASCAR announces 2012 Shootout at Daytona lineup
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In what could be the deepest and most talented field to date, NASCAR announced Wednesday the list of eligible competitors for the 2012 Shootout. The 34th annual season-opening event launches Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18 with a start time set for 8:10 p.m. FOX and MRN will broadcast live nationally. Criteria are based upon the following qualifications, with eligibility based on a driver having been active in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
NASCAR committed to breaking up tandem racing
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — During a recent test at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR experimented with competition changes designed to hinder the two-car drafts that have become the norm at restrictor-plate superspeedways. On Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France made the sanctioning body’s most definitive statement on the subject to date—one that is certain to please the majority of competitors and fans. “We would prefer to eliminate tandem racing in the manner it exists today,” … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Teams Test At Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams turned laps at the high banks of Daytona International Speedway Tuesday, seeking the best baseline aerodynamic package for next January’s Preseason Thunder Test at “The World Center of Racing.” Teams participating in Tuesday’s test included Hendrick Motorsports (Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Aric Almirola); Roush Fenway Racing (David Ragan and Marcos Ambrose); Joe Gibbs Racing (Joey Logano); Michael Waltrip Racing (Martin Truex Jr.); and NEMCO Motorsports (Joe … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Victory couldn’t be timelier for Ragan and Roush
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service After a week that might drive an ordinary man to drink, team owner Jack Roush needed a tonic to wash down some of the bitter news that broke last Monday. Crown Royal, sponsor of Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 Ford, announced abruptly its exit from Roush Fenway Racing, leaving Kenseth—at least temporarily—with a lot of inventory left on his car for 2012. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
David Ragan wins Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Less than five months later, at the site of his biggest mistake, David Ragan got it right. On the second attempt at a green-white-checkered-flag finish, Ragan was out front when caution flew on the 10th lap of overtime in Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, giving the driver of the No. 6 Ford his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory. … Read entire article »
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Joey Logano’s Nationwide win a big boost for driver
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Joey Logano didn’t lead Friday night’s Subway Jalapeno 250 until the final half mile, but that was all the 21-year-old driver of the No. 20 Toyota needed to notch his first victory at Daytona International Speedway. As the action in Turn 4 on the final lap unfolded behind him, Logano surged into the lead and held off a charge from Jason Leffler to win his first Nationwide Series race of the season and the ninth of his career. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
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