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William Byron Claims Dramatic Daytona 500 victory

William Byron made history Monday at the Daytona International Speedway, winning the race that started his NASCAR Cup Series career six years prior, the Daytona 500. Byron enters superstar status by winning the 2024 edition of the “Great American Race.” Back and Forth Action Byron’s victory by no means tells …

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Daytona 500 to Kick Off 2024 NASCAR Season

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The 66th annual “Great American Race” kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend with the 2024 Daytona 500. Speed Week In the week leading up to the race, NASCAR hosts qualifying rounds and Bluegreen Vacation duels to determine the starting positions for the drivers. In the qualifying rounds on …

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Previewing The 2023 Daytona 500

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The 65th annual running of “The Great American Race” takes place this Sunday. 40 drivers will look to etch their name onto the Harley J. Earl trophy, and win the Daytona 500. Reigning champion Austin Cindric is looking to defend his crown, while drivers like Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski …

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Rookie Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500

Austin Cindric has won the Daytona 500. In a photo finish, the rookie now has his first NASCAR Cup Series win. Notably, his victory fell on team owner Roger Penske’s eighty-fifth birthday for his third win as an owner. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1495552750008086530 Reaching Checkered Flags Cindric took the lead at the beginning …

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Michael McDowell; The Daytona Underdog

Not crowned until early Monday morning, through the rain and wreckage, Michael McDowell wins his first career cup series race, as he is crowned the winner of the 63rd Daytona 500. McDowell was winless in his first 357 career Cup starts and 13 seasons. This was the season-opening race for …

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NASCAR Returns This Weekend

NASCAR driver Hamlin celebrates

Gentlemen, start your engines. NASCAR is back. The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington on Sunday, May 17. A nation suffering from a sports shortage gets a desperately-needed pain reliever: a live sport with stock cars zooming at speeds north of 200 miles per hour. From screen to reality During …

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Stenhouse Jr. Wins Daytona 500 Pole

For the first time since 2014, the pole position at the Daytona 500 will not be held by Hendrick Motorsports. Instead, the pole position will be held by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who races for JTG Daugherty Racing in the No. 47 car. Pretty special day yesterday for me and my …

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