Daytona International Speedway

William Byron wins first Daytona 500

February 20, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The goal was obvious to William Byron: put the No. 24 Chevrolet in Victory Lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season. Mission accomplished, even if […]

Reddick, Bell win Daytona Duels; Johnson makes field

February 16, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The panic set in for Jimmie Johnson on the final lap of his qualifying race for the Daytona 500. The seven-time NASCAR champion and newest Hall of Fame inductee recognized he […]

NASCAR unveils first of 28 unique statues of Richard Petty’s famed cowboy hat

February 15, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Richard Petty’s signature cowboy hat has been an iconic symbol of NASCAR for decades. Now it’s a work of art. NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday unveiled the first of […]

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 […]

Buescher wins at Daytona, eliminating Elliott and helping Wallace land final NASCAR playoff berth

August 26, 2023 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, eliminating fan favorite Chase Elliott from the playoffs and sending Bubba Wallace into the […]

Injured Kurt Busch out of NASCAR playoffs, creating 2nd open spot

August 25, 2022 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Kurt Busch will miss the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with concussion-like symptoms that have sidelined him for six weeks, meaning two spots in the 16-driver field will be open Saturday night in the […]

RFK Racings teammates Keselowski, Buescher take Daytona duels

February 17, 2022 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH — Brad Keselowski drove his new team to Victory Lane Thursday night in a Daytona 500 qualifying race. His new teammate wasn’t fair behind. It was a banner day for Keselowski in his […]

Next Gen car brings even more change to NASCAR

February 16, 2022 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Larson balanced a car seat on a suitcase while the thick strap from another bag pulled tight around his neck. Both his kids were spinning on the metal stanchions outside […]

NASCAR to present Wendell Scott’s family with 1963 trophy

August 27, 2021 Mark Long, Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The family of Wendell Scott, the only black driver to win a race at NASCAR’s top level, will receive a trophy commemorating the historic 1963 victory before Saturday night’s race at […]

Bell snags first Cup victory at Daytona road course

February 21, 2021 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Give him good cars and Christopher Bell will win races. But in his second race? With a new team? That seemed unlikely. Bell defied the odds Sunday and earned his first […]