Daily Archives: February 10, 2018

New Daytona Package Could Make Cars Tougher to Driver – and that’s a Good Thing

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Kurt Busch, the driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 10, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When is “worse” actually “better?”

When a driver talks about the way his race car handles.

“Worse” in racer parlance means tougher to drive, and to the elite drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, that’s a good thing. The stars of the sport would rather see races decided by the person behind the wheel, rather than the power under the hood. Continue reading →

Alex Bowman may be Forced to Embrace his Nickname

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Alex Bowman, the driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands in Victory Lane after winning the pole award for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Alex Bowman has never liked the nickname “Bowman the Showman.”

Not one to try to hog the limelight, Bowman would rather be known for his prowess on the race track, but he acknowledges that his soubriquet has already gained traction. Continue reading →

Ben Kennedy Brings New Perspective to Management Role

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France family scion Ben Kennedy brings a welcome point of view to his new role as general manager of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Continue reading →

Danica Patrick is All Systems Go(Daddy) for the Great American Race

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Danica Patrick, the driver of the #7 GoDaddy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dressed simply in blue jeans and a black polo shirt with a GoDaddy-green sponsor patch, Danica Patrick addressed the assembled NASCAR media Friday morning – one of the last times she will do so as a professional race car driver. Continue reading →

Darrell Wallace Jr. Embraces New Opportunity in the Famed No. 43

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – New motor coach. Friends and family tickets to the Daytona 500. Lively media mixer at local go-kart track. Motivational call from Dale Earnhardt Jr.  Continue reading →