by Kelli Bennett Sun, 2016-02-21 09:46
In what is destined to be a season full of changes for 2014 Xfinity series champion Chase Elliott one thing may be the same -- his presence in victory lane.
Elliott put the No. 88 TaxSlayer Chevrolet there to score his first ever win on a restrictor plate track in his NASCAR career by holding off a hard charging Joey Logano in Saturday afternoon's Powershares QQQ 300 from Daytona International Speedway.
Elliott, who led 19 of the races 120 laps, believed timing was on his side.
by Kelli Bennett Sat, 2016-02-20 13:46
Johnny Sauter made a statement in his debut with GMS Racing by winning Friday night's NextEra Energy Resources 250 from Daytona International Speedway. Sauter received drafting help on the final lap from the No. 4 truck of Christopher Bell who was involved in the last lap crash which caused him to flip and Sauter to take the checkered flag under yellow.
Bell's truck which went briefly airborned while taking multiple flips was completely destroyed. Bell was transported to the hospital but later released.
Written by Tom Higgins Fri, 2016-02-19 13:49
Fists flew and NASCAR racing helmets were swung.
Across the United States millions watching on television gasped, or shouted, or cheered in disbelief.
Three Cup Series megastars were fighting in a furious, stunning melee. Cale Yarborough was taking on the Brothers Allison, Bobby and Donnie. As the trio tussled, Richard Petty, coming from far behind, outran Darrell Waltrip and A.J. Foyt to the checkered flag.
It was Feb. 18, 1979, a date that I and many others consider the most important in NASCAR’s 67-year histo
by Kelli Bennett Fri, 2016-02-19 13:47
Heading into Thursday night's first of two Can-Am Twin 150's from Daytona International Speedway, the "Pied Piper of Daytona" Dale Earnhardt, Jr, lived up to his moniker once again.
Leading 43 of 60 laps and making a power move to pass Sprint Unlimited winner Denny Hamlin with just five laps to go, Earnhardt displayed a dominant performance. Earnhardt was overjoyed about the famed "Amelia" car which has been the anchor of his recent restrictor plate dominance.
by Kelli Bennett Fri, 2016-02-19 13:46
Kyle Busch carried his momentum from last season's championship run into Daytona International Speedway where he took his third career victory in Thursday night's second Can-Am 150. Busch was able to survive a late race push from former Daytona 500 champions Jamie McMurray and Jimmie Johnson to secure his spot up front for Sunday's Daytona 500.
Busch ran up front for majority of a rather uneventful race in Daytona terms until the end.
By Jeff Birchfield Thu, 2016-02-18 22:47
For some NASCAR drivers, there is nothing like playing in the dirt. While many of the Sprint Cup drivers are into the outdoor life with hobbies like hunting, fishing or golf, nothing can compare to sliding a car sideways on a dirt track for others.
Whether it’s late models, modifieds, sprint cars or midgets, it’s a hobby these guys take seriously. Kasey Kahne, Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are just a handful of the racers who find the ultimate relaxation in loading up the truck and heading to the dirt tracks whether it’s the red clay of the deep South or the black dirt of the upper Midwest.
Thu, 2016-02-18 13:47
Starting with the Sprint Unlimited, every car in the field required to run a digital dash. This is one of the latest technical developments that will provide driver, team and fans with more precise information. Ford Performance has produced a video featuring Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola, crew chief Trent Owens, and director of engineering Scott McDougall that highlights the benefits of the digital dash. The digital dash is just the latest development for the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season that will feature Ford’s all-new NASCAR Fusion, which is based on the 2017 Fusion production car
Wed, 2016-02-17 13:48
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion Crew Chief Jeremy Bullins discusses Wood Brothers Racing history at the Daytona 500 with NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Leonard Wood.
Wed, 2016-02-17 13:48
From the speedway tailgates to the wave of the checkered flag, NASCAR® fans will be able to share their race-day experiences with Snapchat users across the world as part of a new Live Story partnership, announced today by NASCAR and Snapchat.
Through this partnership agreement, Snapchat will double its coverage of the sport’s premier race events in 2016, launching its first NASCAR Live Story at the 2016 Daytona 500® on February 21 (1 p.m. ET on FOX).
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