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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It was billed as a preseason Chevrolet news conference to discuss the manufacturer’s expectations and excitement for the 2018 season, but it also had a distinct vibe – as much like a NASCAR Hall of Fame meet and greet as a launch for Chevy’s new race car. And positive on all accounts. Continue reading
2018 Duel at Daytona Winners Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott Photos – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Ryan Blaney held off Team Penske teammate Joey Logano to win Thursday night’s first 150-mile qualifying race in the Can-Am Duel at Daytona International Speedway, but the story of the race was the list of prominent cars that did not survive until the checkered flag. Continue reading
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As the precursor to theMonster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500, the Can-Am Duel at Daytona takes place Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway with television coverage starting on FOX Sports 1 at 7 pm ET. The first duel will green flag waves at 7:20 pm ET with the second duel starting afterward. Radio coverage is available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Continue reading
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, 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