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Last-Lap Pass Gives Austin Dillon Dramatic Daytona 500 Victory

An Emotional Danica Patrick Bids Farewell to NASCAR

Danica Patrick, the driver of the #7 GoDaddy Chevrolet, walks across the stage during driver introductions prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – There was no mistaking the love. Danica Patrick got one of the largest applause when introduced for Sunday’s Daytona 500 – her last NASCAR race – and then made her ceremonial lap around the famous Daytona International Speedway soaking in the cheers, and good wishes and genuinely moved by the standing ovation she received from the sold-out crowd. Continue reading

Early Wreck Eliminates Future Stars from NASCAR Xfinity Race

The pit crew of Christopher Bell, the driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, work on his car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona Intern national Speedway on February 17, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

In what seemed like eons before Saturday’s PowerShares QQQ NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway concluded in the late Saturday afternoon, two future stars of the sport made early trips to the garage. Continue reading