Excuse Regan Smith if you catch him humming the Beatles hit song — “With A Little Help From My Friends” — in the NASCAR garage. Actually, Smith and every other Sprint Cup driver will need a lot of help from their fellow competitors at the newly-paved, ultra-fast Daytona International Speedway. Entering uncharted conditions at the famed 2.5-mileContinue Reading
Fresh off her rousing opening performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Country music star Martina McBride will sing the National Anthem for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 20, NASCAR biggest and most prestigious race of the season. “We’re looking forward to having one ofContinue Reading
When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. “Obviously it’s a big career builder and resume builder,” said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. “It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check and the notorietyContinue Reading
When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. “Obviously it’s a big career builder and resume builder,” said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. “It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check and the notorietyContinue Reading
Fresh asphalt has produced a pair of iconic races over the course of Daytona International Speedway’s first 52 years. Look for similar results when this year’s Daytona 500 tests a brand-new asphalt surface on Feb. 20. In 1959, the winner of the track’s inaugural race – NASCAR Hall of FameContinue Reading
Fresh asphalt has produced a pair of iconic races over the course of Daytona International Speedway’s first 52 years. Look for similar results when this year’s Daytona 500 tests a brand-new asphalt surface on Feb. 20. In 1959, the winner of the track’s inaugural race – NASCAR Hall of FameContinue Reading
Stock car racing legend Mark Martin will compete once again in the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in what may well be his final season as a full-time NASCAR driver. The Batesville, Arkansas native will pull double duty during LVMS’s NASCAR Weekend, driving a Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletContinue Reading
Rusty Wallace Racing’s Steve Wallace (No. 77 5-Hour Energy Toyota Camry) posted the 39th-fastest speed in today’s qualifying for what will be his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut, the 53rd annual Daytona 500. His best lap of 49.295 seconds (182.574 MPH) was his fastest lap of the week. WithContinue Reading
For years, the Wood Brothers and Donnie Wingo have been friends and rejoiced in each other’s racing accomplishments. On Sunday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway they got to celebrate together after Trevor Bayne, driving the Woods’ No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion, was third fastest in qualifying for Sunday’s DaytonaContinue Reading
RACE ONE Row 1:1. No. 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet2. No. 27 Paul Menard Menards/Peak Chevrolet Row 2:3. No. 39 Ryan Newman U.S.Army Chevrolet4. No. 5 Mark Martin GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Row 3:5. No. 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet6. No. 22 Kurt Busch Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Row 4:7.Continue Reading