Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway covers ten days and encompasses many different events leading up to the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. On the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series side of racing, the first focus is a week before the main event with Pole Qualifying followed by the Advanced Auto Parts Clash featuring select drivers. Then in the week leading up to the biggest event in racing, the Gander RV Duel set the starting lineup for the prestigious race this Sunday.
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Rookie Daniel Hemric Still Enjoying the Glow from Surprising Qualifying Effort
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daniel Hemric was surprised.
Actually, shocked might be a better description.
Continue readingGander RV Duel Races Set for Thursday Night
With the Daytona 500 Qualifying now in the books, only two drivers are set for the front row starting lineup for Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron won the Busch Pole Award with his teammate, Alex Bowman taking the second spot on the front row when the green flag drops.
Continue readingRyan Blaney: No Worries after 17th-place Qualifying Effort
Sure, Ryan Blaney would have preferred to have qualified better than 17th in Sunday’s knockout time trials for the Daytona 500, but he’ll have plenty of time to redeem himself in Thursday night’s Gander RV Duel and the race that follows on Sunday.
Continue readingSuper Sunday for Hendrick Motorsports Raises Hopes for 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Rick Hendrick smiled widely and acknowledged that his team’s