Aloe Blacc Singing National Anthem for 56th Annual Daytona 500

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Photo – Courtesy of DIS

Aloe Blacc Singing National Anthem for 56th Annual Daytona 500 

Singer, songwriter Aloe Blacc will perform the National Anthem prior to the 56th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX). Continue reading

NASCAR Hall of Fame Notes

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HOF Finals 4.18.07

Revving Up for Race Season
Fresh off the heels of an action-packed month in January that included the unveiling of a brand new Glory Road exhibit and the Class of 2014 Induction Ceremony, the NASCAR Hall of Fame revs up as the excitement builds for the season opener better known as “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway.
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ARCA Countdown #2 – 1967 Daytona ARCA 250

Photo - Midwest Racing Archives

Photo – Midwest Racing Archives

ARCA began racing at the 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway in 1964 and the inaugural race winner was Nelson Stacy. In addition to Stacy’s win, ARCA pioneer Iggy Katona also appeared in the race.  Continue reading

Bill McAnally Racing Plans Triple Threat for K&N East Opener at New Smyrna

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Photo – BMR

Bill McAnally Racing is mounting a triple-threat as they launch their 2014 season with three entries in the opening event for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Sunday. Continue reading

Daytona News and Notes

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There are a number of news and notes surrounding Budweiser Speedweeks 2014 and the 56th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

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Competition on the High Banks

  • Tony Stewart’s return to racing: The Sprint Unlimited marks Stewart’s long-awaited return to racing after suffering injuries in a sprint car accident in August 2013. Stewart, who is second on the all-time wins list at Daytona, is searching for his first Daytona 500 win in his 15th start in “The Great American Race.”  Continue reading