Jimmie Johnson’s been plagued by last year’s “frightening” Daytona 500 qualifying experience. But after Wednesday’s qualifying run, earning a locked spot in Sunday’s race, he might finally enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep again.“It’s a big weight lifted off to say the least,” said the Legacy Motor Club co-owner. “The experience IContinue Reading
Austin Cindric describes the importance of checking boxes to set up for success after securing front-row spot for Daytona 500. SourceContinue Reading
An ‘unbelievable’ way to start off the year and season, according to Chase Briscoe, who rocketed to the top of the Daytona 500 qualifying charts with a 49.249s lap in the final round. The prestigious pole is huge for Briscoe, but even bigger for manufacturer and team as Toyota has neverContinue Reading
Cup Series rookie Shane van Gisbergen compares the “Great American Race” to international crown-jewel events and what he expects in his first Daytona 500. SourceContinue Reading
A number is everything in NASCAR. From car number to place in the field to podium-decider — some carry with them nearly 80 years of stock car racing history, evoking strong emotions whenever they appear on the track. Others have yet to find their place in the pages of stockContinue Reading
What would be considered the most prestigious race in the US? NASCAR’s Daytona 500, or IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500? Just days away from becoming an expert in both, Helio Castroneves found it difficult to place the two events against each other for Motorsport.com. “Comparing it to the Indy 500, it’s like you’reContinue Reading
The race to make the 2025 Daytona 500 may be just as exciting as the 500 itself with the largest field of ‘open’ entries in a decade. Among the entrants are two former Cup champions and a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Ultimately, nine drivers will be fighting forContinue Reading
The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.NASCAR decided against overhaulingContinue Reading
NASCAR, in a way, is taking notes from F1’s old playbook. The American stock car series recently renewed its long-standing partnership with Comcast, and as part of the new deal, the sanctioning body is introducing the ‘Xfinity Fastest Lap’ point.As it stands, the driver and team who secures the fastestContinue Reading
Chase Elliott describes the ‘special’ environment and what it means to win the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. SourceContinue Reading