David Ragan

Logano, McDowell claim Daytona 500 front row

February 14, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ford swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. “This is all about the team. I’d […]

Cup Series starts season with new champion, driver and track changes

February 14, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The NASCAR Cup Series launches its new season with rivals attempting to dethrone Team Penske. Ryan Blaney is the reigning Cup champion after a late-season surge helped him follow Penske teammate […]

Cindric wins Daytona 500 for 1st Cup Series win

February 20, 2022 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for his drivers: Do Not Wreck Each Other. His orders were followed Sunday night when Austin Cindric worked with teammate Ryan Blaney […]

Austin Dillon wins one Duels race, brother Ty falls just short of qualifying in other

February 12, 2021 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Trying to make a splash with his new team, Ty Dillon fell a half-lap shy of making the Daytona 500. Dillon was one of four drivers competing Thursday night for the […]

Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front row

February 11, 2021 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — New number, new day, new time, same result for Hendrick Motorsports. Alex Bowman and William Byron swept the front row Wednesday night in qualifying for the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick its […]

Truex overcomes early problems to win Coca-Cola 600

May 29, 2019 Cory Lavalette

CONCORD — Martin Truex Jr. gave team owner Joe Gibbs another reason to celebrate at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Truex overcame an early flat tire after hitting the wall, then broke to the front on a […]