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Budweiser Duel Moves To Primetime in 2014

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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.
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

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 →

Air Titan™ Track-Drying Technology Debuts at Daytona

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This is the NASCAR Air Titan track drying system while it was being tested at Daytona International Speedway. The system utilizes compressed air and will dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to dry the track. (Mike Meadows/ISC)

This is the NASCAR Air Titan track drying system while it was being tested at Daytona International Speedway. The system utilizes compressed air and will dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to dry the track. (Mike Meadows/ISC)

Innovative Air Titan™ Device Reduces Track-Drying Time

Fans typically keep a close eye on weather conditions for each race day track on NASCAR’s circuit, because wet conditions usually mean a delayed or postponed race. But race fans may need to change their thinking when it comes to rainy days on race day. Continue reading →

1963 Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

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1963 Daytona 500-Winning Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood to be on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500. Photo - ISC Images and Archives

No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500.
Photo – ISC Images and Archives

During Budweiser Speedweeks, fans will be able to take a special glimpse into the storied history of Wood Brothers Racing as a replica of the 1963 Daytona 500-winning car – the No. 21 Ford Galaxie driven by Tiny Lund — will be on display in the Sprint FANZONE. The replica car was constructed by Leonard Wood, who was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

‘Road’ Warrior: NASCAR’s Gen-6 Car Embarks on Multi-City Media Blitz

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NASCAR #Gen6 Road to Daytona Fueled by Sunoco Set For U.S. Tour

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Following extensive on-track testing over the last 18 months involving more than 30 drivers, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 car’s roll out has reached its next phase, and it starts in less than 24 hours.

It’s time to meet the masses.   Continue reading →