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Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch Win Bud Duel Qualifiers at Daytona

Dale Mussen — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:32:27 +0000

The field is now set for Sunday’s Daytona 500 after Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch emerged the winners of Thursday’s Budweiser Duels. Coming off the victory in the Sprint Unlimited, Harvick won his heat in the Duel 150's and that will place him in the third starting position on Sunday while Busch will start fourth. Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon already clinched the front row last Sunday. Patrick came in 17th in the day’s first Duel and Gordon finished 12th in his heat.

History For Danica Patrick at Daytona

Dale Mussen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:38:12 +0000

Expect this year’s Daytona 500 to be the most-watched in its history. Why? Because a woman will be leading the way with 42 men following. Danica Patrick made NASCAR history over the weekend by becoming the first woman ever to win the pole for a Sprint Cup race. Not only that, she has the pole for the sport’s biggest race of the year.

Matt Kenseth Wins An Explosive Daytona 500 [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:03:20 +0000

What a long race that was to watch!! As one of the announcers said, ‘We’ve seen fire and we’ve seen rain.” The 54th Daytona 500 was run for the first time during prime-time on Monday night and boy o boy was it packed with craziness. I’m starting to think there may be some sort of [...]

Daytona 500 Rescheduled For Today

Clay Moden — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:35:53 +0000

We waited and waited all afternoon Sunday for NASCAR and Fox to give us the "updates" on the conditions of the track at Daytona Speedway. The good news is that we had plenty of snacks and cold drinks on hand to keep us busy. Anyone with access to the radar in Daytona could tell that is wasn't looking good for the race to get going.

Yet Another Wreck At Daytona! [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:08:23 +0000

This week has been crazy at Daytona! The wrecks and the action have sure given the fans more than what we ask for at the super speedways! Did you watch last night’s truck race??Here is an amateur video of one of the many wrecks last night!

Watch Danica Patrick Wreck At Daytona Gatorade Duel [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:05:41 +0000

The Daytona 500 is this weekend and yesterday featured the Gatorade Duel races. During the final lap of the first race, Danica Patrick's car got away from her and she ended up smacking an inside wall at near full speed.

Chris Cagle, Craig Campbell and NASCAR

Josh — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:45 +0000

This weekend’s NASCAR races will be graced with the presence of two country stars. Chris Cagle is scheduled to sing the National Anthem at the Drive4COPD 300 on Saturday at Daytona. Cagle’s image will be on the deck-lid of the #01 car driven……. by Mike Wallace. Craig Campbell is also involved in racing’s biggest weekend. [...]

Craig Campbell to Headline Daytona 500 Pre-Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:26:39 +0000

Craig Campbell is revving his engines. The ‘Family Man’ singer will make his way down to the Daytona International Speedway this coming weekend, where he will headline the Coca-Cola stage in the Midway Fan Zone prior to the start of the Daytona 500. Campbell will hit the stage at 10:45 AM ET on Sunday, Feb. 26. He is slated to play a free, 90-minute set. Yes, you read right. The show is free.

Trevor WHO Won At Daytona?

Clay Moden — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:37:48 +0000

I still have chills thinking about that race yesterday. Hats off to Trevor Bayne. As you know by now, the winner of the 2011 Daytona 500. It was a story set to horsepower. Even from the warm up laps the story began to unfold about this overnight success. That really is the best way to describe a kid who is 20 years old plus 1 day when he starts not only his first Daytona, but, also olny his second Sprint Cup race.

Daytona 500 Shocker

Dale Mussen — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:31:09 +0000

It was a Daytona 500 for the record books. Trevor Bayne, who celebrated his 20th birthday just the day before became the youngest driver ever to win the sport’s biggest race. And his victory came in just his second-ever Sprint Cup race. Bayne held off Carl Edwards during a second green-white-checkered finish after Dale Earnhardt, Junior [...]

2011 Daytona 500 This Weekend

Staff — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:43:27 +0000

The 2011 Daytona 500 is this Sunday February 20th at 1pm.
Tv Coverage is on Fox

Everything A Country Fan Needs To Know About The Daytona 500

Clay Moden — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:24:15 +0000

They really do go hand in hand don’t they? Country music and NASCAR. I’m guessing that most of you would agree that it just don’t get no better than a warm summer night, some racing and hanging out with your buddies with a few cold beers. Well since it is February and the local season [...]

Daytona 500 Lineup Finalized

Dale Mussen — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:27:33 +0000

The field is now set for Sunday’s Daytona 500 after Thursday’s qualifying Twin 150’s.

Kurt Busch went two for two at Daytona. After winning last Saturday’s Bud Shootout he won the first 150 mile race, then in the second race Jeff Burton beat teammate Clint Bowyer to the finish line to set the field for NASCAR’s biggest race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Involved In A Costly Crash

Clay Moden — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:59:46 +0000

If you are a superstitious person, you can blame me for the fact that Junior will have to start at the back of the field this weekend. Yesterday I spoke with a listener that has the pole position in our race pool and said that he is good to go as long as something dumb doesn't happen to Jr's car before this weekend.

Who Are Blake Shelton's Favorite NASCAR Drivers?

Clay Moden — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Caught this a while ago on countrymusicislove.com. And with the Daytona 500 this weekend I figured I would share Blake's thoughts on his favorite drivers.

Brad Paisley To Drive Pace Car at Daytona 500

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:02:44 +0000

Brad Paisley is making headlines in the world of sports. He will be the honorary pace car driver during the Daytona 500, and will also perform three songs during the pre-race coverage on FOX-TV beginning at noon. In other Paisley news, it’s no secret that Brad is a master at playing guitar, but he does have another secret talent

NASCAR Hasn't Been the Same Since Passing of Dale Earnhardt

Dale Mussen — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:59:51 +0000

It's a sport I had grown to love since, well, as long as I can remember. And it might be the only sport where the biggest event of the season is the first one - the Daytona 500. I'd been watching the 500 on TV every year since I was a kid and it was an incredible thrill when I got to see the Daytona 500 for the first time in person. What an event! But since the passing of Dale Earnhardt the sport just doesn't seem to be the same. I've seen some exciting races and the Chase for the Sprint Cup is a good gimmick, but the personality, the passion, the ability of Dale Earnhardt has never been replaced.