Floridian Aric Almirola Wins the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona

Floridian Aric Almirola wins the NASCAR Cup Series Duel 1 on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.

Floridian Aric Almirola wins the NASCAR Cup Series Duel 1 on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Florida native Aric Almirola drove to a convincing victory in the opening Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona qualifying race Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.

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Kyle Busch Steals Clash Win

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Kyle Busch steals Clash win in the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash on the Daytona Road Course on Tuesday night.

Kyle Busch steals Clash win in the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash on the Daytona Road Course on Tuesday night.

Welcome to the 2021 NASCAR Season.

A major change has been implemented right off the bat. This change is the Busch Clash being run on the Daytona International Speedway road course rather than the 2.5-mile superspeedway. The change occurring primarily in preparation for the second race of the season, which is on the road the course. 

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Kyle Busch Wins the Busch Clash in a Wild Finish

Kyle Busch wins the Busch Clash in the NASCAR Cup Series on the Daytona Road Course with a steal out of the last turn on Tuesday night.

Kyle Busch wins the Busch Clash in the NASCAR Cup Series on the Daytona Road Course with a steal out of the last turn on Tuesday night.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch may carry the nickname ‘Rowdy’ but it was a couple of his competitors acting that way that allowed him to move into the lead out of the final turn and earn his second career Busch Clash victory Tuesday night.

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The Dale Earnhardt Legacy 20-Years Later

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The Dale Earnhardt legacy 20-years later is explored in ‘Intimidator: The Lasting Legacy of Dale Earnhardt’ by ESPN and senior writer Ryan McGee.

Twenty years ago, the world of racing lost one of its biggest stars when Dale Earnhardt died during a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500. In a new special, ESPN’s E60 will take viewers back to that fateful day to explore the legacy of Dale Earnhardt and the effect his loss has had on the sport of NASCAR, including safety improvements to cars and racetracks

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Pre-Season Power Ranking for Daytona

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Pre-Season Power Ranking for Daytona

Pre-season power ranking for Daytona International Speedway is before the non-points paying Cup Series Clash for the first time on a road course this Tuesday.

With the Daytona 500 right around the corner, after the Clash, it’s time to put together the first 2021 edition of the NASCAR Cup Series power ranking. Deciding on the top-20 is a difficult task. This season is shaping up as one of the more competitive seasons in recent memory. New teams such as Trackhouse Racing and 23XI Racing joining the Cup Series and young drivers such as Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell are primed for a breakout. The top of this ranking will get the most attention, but the middle and bottom are the sleepers who could find their way to the top as the season progresses.  

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