This is the first race of the new era of 40-car fields as well.
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He won’t be the only one with a shot to win. “But this is a great way to start that goal and I’m very proud of the effort put forth here at Daytona”.
DAYTONA BEACH | Dale Earnhardt Jr. was loaded with optimism for the Daytona 500, given the performance of his No. 88 Chevrolet during race week.
Following are five drivers not named Earnhardt who can win the Daytona 500 and five who probably won’t.
For years, NASCAR officials have implemented myriad rules to ensure fair and exciting finishes, particularly in the Sprint Cup Series.
In his Sprint Cup career, Ragan has two wins in 326 starts over 10 years.
“Definitely a unique opportunity for us and our team”. “We won one of the biggest races of the year here in Daytona, but we really want the big trophy at the end of the year”.
Earnhardt lost control, crashing hard in the final laps of the Daytona 500.
The others in the field for Sunday are Michael Waltrip (2001, ’03), Ryan Newman (2008), Jamie McMurray (2011), Trevor Bayne (2011) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I had a bunch of different thoughts going through my head”. He also had a sponsor in Stalk It, which makes goods out of cornstalk. We’ve got to do a little more drafting next time when we come back we’ll be ready for the balance.
The Daytona 500 will begin at noon Central (1 p.m. Eastern) on Fox.
“There were moments in the race where cars were sliding around enough, I kind of felt like I was at MI, where you roll out of the throttle because you have to handle in the corner, but you’ve got to be lined up for a run down the straightaway”.
He still texts with Todd McCall, the doctor who repaired his right leg. “We didn’t know. And so it’s taken time for us to collectively build an organization of winning races and competing for championships”. Junior has four wins in six races with Amelia over the last 13 months.
The other is the late Dale Earnhardt.
Jimmie Johnson was more fortunate. But on Friday, he was fastest in the first practice at Daytona. Two-time Daytona 500 champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed out and matched his worst finish in the race.
“I was skeptical about it”, said Devine, who once owned as many as 26 Burger King franchises before he sold them last May. Bonds is 0 for 4 in annual Hall of Fame balloting. “This race is massive and can completely make a career whole for someone”.
Also, NASCAR is introducing an “overtime line” for green-white-checkered finishes.
“It was quite chaotic and I’m sure it was tough”, Kyle said, “but she’s a tough cookie as well, too”. Hoping I’m going to be going, ‘Man, Tim!
Three drivers have found their share of success both over the course of the season and on its most important day. 43 Aric Almirola Richard Petty Motorsports 35.
Only this time, the driver won’t be Jeff Gordon.
Of the series champions crowned since the first Daytona 500 ran in 1959, 12 have not won the 500. Logano, Harvick, Kyle Busch, Earnhardt Jr. “I have to pick my battles but I’ve got experience so I know when and what’s best for our team”.
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Grass flies in the air after Chase Elliott (24) spins during the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. He’s got three, so he’s got one to spare.
