Sorenson fastest in Friday Cup practice
Reed Sorenson, who finished second behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Thursday’s first Gatorade Duel, was fastest in Friday’s practice with a lap at 190.351 mph. Earnhardt Jr. was second and … Read More
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Sponsors extends with DEI
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) and employee benefits leader, announces its expanded relationship with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI). The Principal® has agreed to a multi-race primary sponsorship involving … Read More
AT&T Races into 2008
Racing fans, fasten your seatbelts. AT&T Inc. announced the major components of the company’s 2008 multiplatform motorsports campaign. To promote its sponsorship in stock car racing’s elite-level circuit, AT&T has … Read More
Elliott to retire for good at end of 2008
Bill Elliott After 33 years on the NASCAR trail, Dawsonville's Bill Elliott is ready to head down another path. #21-Elliott, who did not finish high enough in Thursday's 150-mile qualifier … Read More
Gopher Cams at the Daytona 500
Gopher Cam, a small, stationary high-definition point-of-view camera buried underneath the asphalt track surface, inches below the yellow line at Daytona International Speedway will be used Sunday. There are four … Read More
Wood Brothers miss first 500 since 1962
The Wood Brothers will not compete in the Daytona 500 for the first time since 1962 after Bill Elliott failed to advance through his qualifying race Thursday at Daytona International … Read More
Drivers who will miss the Daytona 500
The following drivers failed to make this year's Daytona 500:#84-Allmindinger#21-Elliott#09-Marlin#08-Long#27-Villeneuve#50-Barrett#37-McClure#10-Carpentier#49-Schrader#60-Said
Goodyear exec confident tires will be OK
As we have come to expect with Goodyear tires, more teams had tire trouble Thursday, creating concerns about Sunday’s race. Red Bull Racing driver Brian Vickers was surprised the tires … Read More
Daytona 500 Lineup
POS CAR DRIVER MAKE SPONSOR SPEED TIME BEHIND 1 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's 187.075 48.109 Leader 2 55 Michael Waltrip Toyota NAPA AUTO PARTS 186.734 48.197 -0.088 3 88 … Read More
Tight Competition With New Car at Daytona
The tight competition up front continued during the Gatorade Duel at Daytona. There were 36 Green Flag Passes for the Lead during the first of the two 60-lap races, and … Read More