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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2016 Daytona 500 Preview

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Next Race: Daytona 500

The Place: Daytona International Speedway

The Date: Sunday, Feb. 21

The Time: 1 p.m. ET

TV: FOX, Noon ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90

Distance: 500 miles (200 laps)

 

Logano(ther) One: No. 22 Ford Driver Looks to

Capture Second Straight Daytona 500 Victory

With a visit to Victory Lane in Sunday’s Daytona 500, Joey Logano would become only the fourth driver to win The Great American Race in consecutive seasons. The three drivers who have taken the checkered flag in the Daytona 500 two years in a row are Richard Petty (1973-74), Cale Yarborough (1983-84) and Sterling Marlin (1994-95). Continue reading →

Daytona Rising in the Spotlight for Daytona 500

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DAYTONA Rising in the Spotlight for Daytona 500

Sunday’s Daytona 500 marks the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the re-imagined Daytona International Speedway after the $400-million capital project transformed the facility into the world’s first motorsports stadium.

The project produced five expanded and redesigned fan entrances called “injectors,” 60 new trackside suites, three new concourse levels for fans that will span the frontstretch, 11 social areas throughout the frontstretch that are the size of football fields and filled with video screens, 17 elevators and 40 escalators.

Daytona Rising gives the area an economic boost by providing 6,300 new jobs, $300 million in labor income and more than $85 million in tax revenue.

There are now twice as many restrooms and three times the total of concession/merchandise points of sale, making the fan experience more convenient. Race enthusiasts can also enjoy premium viewing on the new hospitality level that transitions the hospitality experience from the old temporary chalet model to a permanent climate controlled high-end experience within Daytona International Speedway.

Click here for an infographic on Daytona Rising

Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kyle Busch Team Up with “If You See Something, Say Something™” Campaign

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Photos – Getty Images

With the World Center of Racing taking a spotlight tomorrow for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars are teaming up with  Homeland Security for the “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign.

The new Public Service Announcements/PSA, which feature Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr, and are on display this weekend at the Daytona 500. Since 2011, The Department of Homeland Security has partnered with NASCAR to create public service announcements and digital awareness products through the “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign. Continue reading →

NASCAR XFINITY Series Track Facts – Daytona International Speedway

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Photo – Patrick Smith/Getty Images

NASCAR XFINITY Series Track Facts – Daytona International Speedway

Below is a quick look at some NASCAR XFINITY Series statistics for Daytona International Speedway: Number Races: 48

Number of Winners: 24

Wins Leader: Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart (7 each)

Number of Pole Winners: 35

Poles Leader: Joe Nemechek (5)

Most Race Leaders: 20 (2/23/2013)

Most Lead Changes: 41 (07/06/2012)

Most Laps Led (Single Event): 105 (Joe Nemechek, 1998)

Most Cautions: 11 (2/18/2006)

Most Caution Laps: 35 – three times (most recently: 2/25/2012)

Last Season’s Green Flag Passes for the Lead: 56

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’18 Rising Presented by Toyota’ Showcases Kyle Busch’s Championship Run

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Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

’18 RISING PRESENTED BY TOYOTA’ SHOWCASES KYLE BUSCH’S CHAMPIONSHIP RUN SATURDAY, FEB. 20 AT 2 P.M. ET ON NBC

Saturday at 2 p.m. ET NBC revisits the amazing comeback story of 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kyle Busch. The one-hour special, 18 Rising Presented by Toyota, chronicles Busch’s inconceivable year. The journey began with a hard crash and broken bones in Daytona, followed by a tough recovery that spanned 11 regular-season races, then finished with a dominating march to Miami that climaxed with a Sprint Cup Championship.

The special brings viewers behind the scenes with Busch during the off-season, showcasing tender moments at home with his wife Samantha and young son Brexton. Cameras also follow Busch and race team owner Joe Gibbs to the Toyota factory in Georgetown, KY, where they visit with workers, share stories and offer photos with the Sprint Cup trophy.