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The Daytona Spark

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Drivers begin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2013 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Drivers begin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2013
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Every year, when February rolls around, one thought crosses your mind. Daytona.

Your reaction? Ecstatic.

Daytona in February means that the NASCAR season is about to get rolling and that NASCAR will be entering the hallowed grounds of the Daytona International Speedway. That feeling you feel when you hear the roar of the engines on the high banks of Daytona either on your television or in person is what many will describe as the Daytona spark. Continue reading →

NASCAR Preview 2013 Interviews

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NASCAR_PreviewThe NASCAR Preview is an event where fans get a chance to preview the upcoming NASCAR season at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Fans get autographs, teams show off their cars, drivers talk about the new season and more.

I was able to attend the NASCAR Preview and talk with a few people who are part of the NASCAR community.

Those people include Darrell Wallace Jr., Dave Moody, Matt Clark and Dontae Allen.

Wallace talked about his new deal with Kyle Busch Motorsports. Matt Clark, Dave Moody and Dontae Allen talked about what they expect to see in the Sprint Cup series this season. One thing everybody could agree on – 2013 should be an exciting season.

Take a look!

 

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Explaining the Daytona 500 Qualifying Process

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2013D500QualifyingThumbThe season-opening Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series drivers go through a unique qualifying process unlike any other race of the season

Furthermore, qualifying for the Daytona 500 is unlike any other auto racing qualifying procedure. Drivers have multiple opportunities to qualify for the season-opening race, as opposed to the usual format of one qualifying session per event.

The first chance comes via Daytona 500 Coors Light Pole Qualifying, which will be held Sunday, Feb. 17 on FOX. The other chance is the Duel at Daytona, two 150-mile qualifying races held on Thursday, Feb. 21 on SPEED.

Following is a breakdown of the Daytona 500 qualifying procedure:  Continue reading →

Air Titan™ Track-Drying Technology Debuts at Daytona

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This is the NASCAR Air Titan track drying system while it was being tested at Daytona International Speedway. The system utilizes compressed air and will dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to dry the track. (Mike Meadows/ISC)

This is the NASCAR Air Titan track drying system while it was being tested at Daytona International Speedway. The system utilizes compressed air and will dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to dry the track. (Mike Meadows/ISC)

Innovative Air Titan™ Device Reduces Track-Drying Time

Fans typically keep a close eye on weather conditions for each race day track on NASCAR’s circuit, because wet conditions usually mean a delayed or postponed race. But race fans may need to change their thinking when it comes to rainy days on race day. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk – Monday, February 11, 2013

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Monday, February 11, 2013

Hey Race fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk for Monday, February 11th? Listen to this week’s two-hour – do not miss – extravaganza with a Sprint Unlimited preview and some amazing guests.

Listen to internet radio with TSCRN on Blog Talk Radio

 

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