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Michael McDowell Pulls off a Stunner with Last-Lap DAYTONA 500 Victory (full results)

February 15, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2021) – In a stunning upset at the end of an action-filled, rain-interrupted DAYTONA 500, Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series victory after charging into the lead during a brutal multicar wreck in Turn 3 on the final lap. “I can’t believe it,” McDowell said. “I’ve got to thank God. So many years of just grinding it out, hoping for an opportunity like this. I’ve got to thank (team owner) Bob Jenkins for giving me this opportunity. I’m so thankful.

Ben Rhodes Takes Dramatic Overtime Victory in NextEra Energy 250 At DAYTONA

February 13, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2021) – With a gaggle of trucks wrecking behind him as the field approached the finish line, Ben Rhodes shot past Cory Roper in the tri-oval at Daytona International Speedway to win Friday night’s NextEra Energy 250, the 2021 season-opener for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Entry List: ARCA Menards Series Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at Daytona International Speedway

February 12, 2021 Mike

The Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at Daytona International Speedway, the first race of the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, with a start time of 1:30 p.m. ET. The race will broadcast live on FS1. Below is the entry list for the 80-lap race on the 2.5-mile superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Jason Kitzmiller Upbeat for ARCA Menards Series Daytona Return

February 12, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: CR7 Motorsports’ Jason Kitzmiller is back and ready to build on an impressive 2020 ARCA Menards Series season beginning with Saturday afternoon’s Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Spencer Davis Motorsports Signs New Sponsor for 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Season

February 12, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Spencer Davis Motorsports announced today that Candan Industries Pty Ltd., one of the biggest Australian manufacturers of lubricants has executed an agreement with their NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team promoting their INOX brand beginning with tonight’s season-opener NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Daytona International Speedway

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Mike

Get ready, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season is full of a bunch of ‘New’. With great anticipation we have all waited for the off season to come to a close and the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season to begin. And now that 2021 has arrived, it brings tons of new elements to the sport that has fans and media alike ready for the green flag to drop.

Austin Dillon wins the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona

February 12, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As racing resumed at Daytona International Speedway following a two-hour plus rain delay Thursday night, there was a definitive sense of urgency in the field for the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona as the clock passed midnight.

Floridian Aric Almirola wins the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Florida native Aric Almirola drove to a convincing victory in the opening Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona qualifying race Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway. Almirola’s No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford led a dominating 52 of the 60 laps and held off Christopher Bell’s No 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota by a mere .041-seconds for the Tampa native’s first victory in the DAYTONA 500 field-setting race.

Denny Hamlin, JGR Team, Receive Traditional Gifts as 2020 DAYTONA 500 Champions

February 12, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Denny Hamlin finally got the goods from capturing the 2020 DAYTONA 500. Hamlin, along with crew chief Chris Gabehart and Coy Gibbs, who was representing his Dad, Joe Gibbs, were honored Thursday for their accomplishment a year ago for winning the Great American Race.

NASCAR Expands International Reach To Nearly 200 Countries And Territories

February 11, 2021 Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – When the engines rev for the 63rd running of the DAYTONA 500, more fans than ever across the globe can experience the sights, sounds and action of NASCAR. NASCAR, along with broadcast agency partner IMG, has made NASCAR content available to nearly 200 countries and territories in over 25 languages for a household reach of over 500 million to start 2021. This reach represents a high-water mark for the sport.