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AuthorDominic Aragon

Dominic Aragon is currently the editor-in-chief for The Racing Experts. From Grants, New Mexico, USA, Aragon started watching NASCAR in 2004 and has been covering the sport since 2009. Aragon is a 2012 graduate of Grants High School and a May 2016 graduate of the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Journalism. Aragon has worked in local and national media, as a musician, and an educator. He is co-author of the 2024 book "All of It: Daytona 500 Champion Tells the Rest of the Story" with racer Geoff Bodine. Aragon, his wife Feliz, and son Christopher currently reside in Grants, New Mexico, USA. You can reach Dominic at daragon@theracingexperts.net.

Update on Ryan Newman

Roush Fenway Racing provided an update on the condition of Ryan Newman Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 18). “Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona … Continue Reading Update on Ryan Newman

Two drivers have chance at NASCAR history Sunday

If either driver finds Victory Lane in the 2020 Daytona 500, Christopher Bell or Brennan Poole will become the seventh driver in the history of NASCAR’s premier series to win … Continue Reading Two drivers have chance at NASCAR history Sunday

Ford Performance leads final Daytona 500 practice

Joey Logano led final practice for the 2020 Daytona 500 Saturday afternoon (Feb. 15) at Daytona International Speedway. Logano, the 2015 Daytona 500 champion, posted the fastest lap time at … Continue Reading Ford Performance leads final Daytona 500 practice

Erik Jones wins Busch Clash

Erik Jones claimed victory in the Busch Clash at Daytona Sunday (Feb. 9) Leading one lap and surviving three rounds of NASCAR overtime, the victory at Daytona International Speedway was … Continue Reading Erik Jones wins Busch Clash

Justin Haley, Brendan Gaughan will race in Daytona 500

Justin Haley and Brendan Gaughan will be among the 40 starters for this year’s Daytona 500. By qualifying ahead of Reed Sorenson, Timmy Hill, Daniel Suarez, J.J. Yeley and Chad … Continue Reading Justin Haley, Brendan Gaughan will race in Daytona 500

William Byron 1 pole away from tying NASCAR record

If William Byron wins the pole Sunday (Feb. 9) for the Daytona 500 for a second consecutive season, he will tie Mike Skinner for the most pole awards without scoring … Continue Reading William Byron 1 pole away from tying NASCAR record

NASCAR driver John Andretti passes away

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner John Andretti has passed away, aged 56. “With the heaviest of hearts we share that John Andretti has today lost his battle with cancer,” the … Continue Reading NASCAR driver John Andretti passes away

Hamlin’s Daytona 500-winning car to be on display at Hall of Fame

Denny Hamlin’s 2019 Daytona 500 race-winning car will be on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina ahead of festivities for the 2020 NASCAR Hall of … Continue Reading Hamlin’s Daytona 500-winning car to be on display at Hall of Fame

2020 preview: Quin Houff

Quin Houff will start the 2020 season with a guaranteed starting spot in the Daytona 500. StarCom Racing, entering 2020 in its third full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, … Continue Reading 2020 preview: Quin Houff