Budweiser Duel Moves To Primetime in 2014

Greg Biffle leads the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012.  Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Greg Biffle leads the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012.
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The Budweiser Duel is a tradition for NASCAR as teams race for their starting sports in the Daytona 500. The Duel event has always been run on Thursday afternoon prior to the Daytona 500, which included two 60 lap races. Things will be different in 2014, with the Budweiser Duel event moving to primetime under the lights. Continue reading

NASCAR Launches Largest Brand Campaign Ever

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NASCAR Launches Largest Brand Campaign Ever

Breaks New Creative In The Daytona 500

Big brands break new commercials at DAYTONA 500®, and NASCAR is no exception. NASCAR will reveal a brand new creative vision – a campaign featuring more than two dozen drivers, with nine original spots in both English and Spanish. The drama-filled campaign will premiere during NASCAR’s crown-jewel event, the Daytona 500. The race will broadcast live on FOX and FOX Deportes on Feb. 24 beginning at 1 pm ET. Continue reading

Kyle Larson Wins Inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach Race in Thrilling Finish

Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane at the Daytona short track Feb 18, 2013  Photo - Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane at the Daytona short track Feb 18, 2013
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NASCAR Next 9 Driver Wins First-Ever Race at Daytona; Slated To Run Five Races During Budweiser Speedweeks 

Kyle Larson overtook C.E. Falk III coming out of Turn 4 on the final lap to capture the NASCAR Whelen All-American race, the inaugural event in the UNOH Battle At The Beach at Daytona International Speedway on Monday night. Continue reading

The Daytona Spark

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
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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

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 MoodyMatt 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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