Melillo’s Mind – Daytona July Racing Weekend
Superspeedway cars looking more beat up than 500 laps at Bristol is the new normal.
“Real Race Tracks”: Appreciating Daytona and Talladega
There’s a reason why the Daytona 500 is the most revered race in the sport, and that’s because it’s as tough as a two-dollar-steak to win.
Five drivers earn career-high finishes at Daytona
“We avoided the wrecks, we got a little bit of damage, but nothing too bad,” Earnhardt said.
Erik Jones claims first career victory
Jones became the 190th driver to become a winner in the Cup Series. The last first-time winner was Ryan Blaney in June 2017 at Pocono Raceway.
Ty Dillon scores first career top-10 finish
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Ty Dillon secured his first career top-10 finish in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Saturday night in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. “It … Continue Reading Ty Dillon scores first career top-10 finish
Sadler reflects on another second-place finish at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Another race at Daytona, another second-place finish for Elliott Sadler. The Virginia-native has now scored three consecutive runner-up finishes at the track dubbed as ‘The World Center of … Continue Reading Sadler reflects on another second-place finish at Daytona
Haley crosses line first, Larson awarded victory at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Kyle Larson claimed victory in unusual fashion in the Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 Friday night at Daytona International Speedway. Larson was declared the winner, but was not the first … Continue Reading Haley crosses line first, Larson awarded victory at Daytona
How many cars can win at Daytona?
“I think there’s probably 25 that legitimately have the skill set, have the car that is capable to do it.”
Elliott, Bowman will lead field to green at Daytona
Elliott posted the fastest lap time in both rounds, posting a lap time of 46.381 (194.045 mph) to propel his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to the top starting position.
Clint Bowyer fastest in opening practice at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer’s No. 14 Ford Fusion soared to the top of the charts in Thursday’s opening Coke Zero Sugar 400 practice at Daytona International Speedway. Bowyer turned … Continue Reading Clint Bowyer fastest in opening practice at Daytona