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Honor and Remember Named NASCAR IMPACT Partner as Sport Deepens Commitment to Gold Star Families

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 14, 2025) – Today, NASCAR announced that it will officially partner with Honor and Remember through its NASCAR IMPACT platform to bring Gold Star families to tracks across the country. As a part of this new partnership, Honor and Remember – whose mission is to “publicly honor and remember every American fallen service member and recognize the enduring sacrifice of every family” – will host two Gold Star families at Daytona International Speedway for the United Rentals 300 and the 67^thrunning of the DAYTONA 500.

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DAYTONA 500 To Air In More Than 190 Countries And Territories In 26 Languages

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2025) From Florida’s beaches to screens around the globe, the 67th running of the the DAYTONA 500 (Sunday, Feb. 16), with its record $30 million purse, will be broadcast to fans in more than 190 countries and territories in 26 languages, reaching over 650 million households worldwide.

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Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 14, 2025

Bubba Wallace managed to get a win in the first 500 Qualifier, and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 13th.

In the second go-around Austin Cindric made his way to Victory Lane with defending Cup Champion Joey Logano of Middletown, CT taking fifth place. Corey LaJoie finished sixth then it was Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT earning the 13th spot.

Note that Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving South to the Charlotte, NC area in order to be closer to the top NASCAR action.

Starting Lineup: ARCA Menards Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona International Speedway

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

Thursday practice for the ARCA Menards Series Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona has been canceled due to inclement weather. Per the ARCA Menards Series rule book, the field will now be set by final 2024 ARCA Menards Series Owner Point standings, with William Sawalich (No. 18 Starkey Toyota) set to start on the General Tire Pole with Lawless Alan (No. 20 AUTOParkIt Toyota) alongside on the front row.

The time slot originally slated for General Tire Pole Qualifying on Friday, 1:30 – 2:15 pm ET, will now be utilized as a practice session for the 40-car starting field.

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Emotions Fly-High For Teams Earning Their Spot In The Great American Race

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

By Holly Cain. NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – High drama and big celebration marked the NASCAR Cup Series Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway – and that wasn’t even in the track’s famous Victory Lane.

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Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric Win Duels; Allgaier Puts JRM Chevrolet in the Show (Includes Full Results)

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With a push from teammate Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace surged ahead of 2024 DAYTONA 500 winner William Byron to win Thursday night’s first Duel at Daytona 150-mile qualifying race and earn the third starting position for the Sunday’s 67th running of the Great American Race (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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AM Racing | Kole Raz Daytona International Speedway ARCA Race Preview

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

Daytona Debut: AM Racing will welcome Lake Oswego, Oregon native Kole Raz, to the team for Saturday afternoon’s ARCA Menards Series season-opening Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Daytona International Speedway will mark the second ARCA Menards Series platform race, where Raz will drive an entry for the Statesville, N.C.-based team. (more…)

IMSA Insider – Mustang GT3 Magic: More on Ford’s Rolex 24 Breakthrough

by MikeFebruary 13, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s almost impossible to overstate how important the Mustang has been for the Ford Motor Company since its introduction on April 17, 1964.

Through the decades, Mustang has survived government-imposed safety, emission, and fuel economy standards, a shift in market preferences to trucks and SUVs, and the recent industry trend toward electrification. With a lineup dominated by F150s and Explorers, Mustang is now the last “car” that Ford builds. It’s a true survivor. (more…)

RCR Race Preview: Daytona International Speedway

by MikeFebruary 13, 2025

Richard Childress Racing at Daytona International Speedway… Richard Childress Racing has collected seven points-paying victories and 11 poles in NASCAR Cup Series competition at Daytona International Speedway. RCR owns three Daytona 500 wins (Dale Earnhardt – 1998, Kevin Harvick – 2007, Austin Dillon – 2018) and four Coke Zero Sugar 400 trophies (Earnhardt – 1990, 1993, Harvick – 2010, Dillon – 2022). (more…)

Garrett Mitchell a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland Set For ARCA Menards Series Debut at Daytona International Speedway

by MikeFebruary 13, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Yes, it’s for real.

Garrett Mitchell, otherwise known as Cleetus McFarland to his subscribers on the YouTube platform will put down the camera and tackle his ARCA Menards Series debut in Saturday afternoon’s Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

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