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2015 Sprint Unlimited: Who is In and Who is Out?

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Updated Monday, February 9th with more changes…

Lineup changes allow deeper 2014 point standing drivers to become eligible.  

Kicking off the 2015 Sprint Cup Series Season, the Sprint Unlimited features an expanded field of drivers based on new eligibility outlined by NASCAR earlier this year. On February 14th the 75-lap, non-points race airs on FOX at 8 pm ET as well as on MRN Radio and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

A minimum of 25 Sprint Cup drivers are eligible for this year’s Sprint Unlimited. In addition to the 2014 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers, the field includes 2014 Pole Award winners, former Sprint Unlimited race winners and Daytona 500 pole winners who competed in the series full-time in 2014. The remaining spots go to drivers highest in 2014 Sprint Cup driver championship points, not already eligible. Continue reading →

‘The Ultimate’ Daytona 500 Moment? NASCAR Lets Fans Decide in New Digital and Social Campaign

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‘The Ultimate’ DAYTONA 500 Moment?

NASCAR Lets Fans Decide In New Digital And Social Campaign

The ‘Ultimate DAYTONA 500 Moment Challenge’ Encourages Fans To Vote On

The Moments That Have Made The DAYTONA 500 ‘The Great American Race’ 

Lee Petty in a “photo finish” for the ages. Fist fights on the backstretch. “The Intimidator’s” long-awaited trip to victory lane. The DAYTONA 500® has produced some of the most monumental moments in sports history and now fans have the chance to decide which one is the best of the best.

From Feb. 2 – Feb. 19, NASCAR® is inviting sports fans to visit DaytonaMoments.NASCAR.com to vote for the event they consider the moment that defined the DAYTONA 500. The “Ultimate DAYTONA 500 Moment Challenge” will pit 16 distinct moments in “The Great American Race®” history against one another in a four-round, elimination-style set-up, similar to the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™ format that debuted in 2014. Continue reading →

A Closer Look at Jeff Gordon’s Amazing NASCAR Career Since 1992

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It’s now official, 2015 is Jeff Gordon’s last full-time season in the Sprint Cup Series of NASCAR.  His announcement today, adds significance as the season opener Daytona 500 is exactly one month away. After contending for his fifth championship last year, this is Gordon’s last chance at his ‘drive for five.’

Daytona International Speedway marks the beginning of his closing Sprint Cup Series journey and each race from there to Homestead-Miami gives Gordon the chance to add emphasis to his already legendary legacy.

With that said, there are few drivers that can match Gordon’s illustrious career. Take a moment now to take a closer look at Gordon’s amazing NASCAR career since 1992 with special thanks to Hendrick Motorsports.     Continue reading →

The 2015 Road to Daytona

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2015 Road to Daytona

The 2015 Road to Daytona begins in January with Photos and Audio of Sprint Cup drivers all across the United States.  Check back for updates as more become available leading up to the premier Sprint Cup season opener the Daytona 500 on February 22nd.   Continue reading →