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“Austin had too big of a lead at that point, and I was like, perfect, we’re going to end up 1-2 right here. Honestly, he (Hill) threw some major blocks that had to get Crafton checked up, and if I would have gone in, I would have wrecked us.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series took on the high banks at Daytona International Speedway in the NextEra Energy 250. When the dust finally settled from … Continue Reading Austin Hill survives Truck series demolition derby to win at Daytona
“You have the whole race to think about making a move and we were all out there just waiting,” Logano said. “Everyone behind me really wanted to go and I just knew that I had to wait.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hendrick Motorsports brought the four fastest cars to Daytona Beach and it was William Byron who topped the speed charts in Daytona 500 Qualifying on Sunday. Byron, … Continue Reading William Byron claims Daytona 500 Pole Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joey Logano was quickest in opening Advance Auto Parts Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway. Logano posted a fast lap of 45.735 seconds / 196.786 mph. … Continue Reading Joey Logano leads opening Clash practice at Daytona
SPARTA, Ky.—As if a win on NASCAR’s largest stage wasn’t enough for Erik Jones last weekend at Daytona International Speedway, Jones has another shot at NASCAR history Saturday in the … Continue Reading Back-to-Back: Erik Jones “capable” of NASCAR history
Superspeedway cars looking more beat up than 500 laps at Bristol is the new normal.
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.
“We avoided the wrecks, we got a little bit of damage, but nothing too bad,” Earnhardt said.
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.