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Jan 12
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Toyota NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Testing Day 1 PM Session Notes & Quotes

Toyota Motorsports Logo KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How did the two-car tandem draft feel with the new NASCAR rules? "Today with the new rule package and everything for the cars it certainly changed it a little bit, not a whole lot. There's some different elements -- the drivers really have to work hard trying to make sure that you stay connected and that you can get air into the intake for the radiator. Other than that, it's kind of good just to get back in a race car and get back to the feeling of everything." What will it be like not to have communication with your teammates in the draft? "It's going to be a lot more ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Preseason Thunder Day 1 PM Practice Session Speeds

Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw / Getty Images The 2012 NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Day 1 afternoon practice/test session is complete, and it was Kyle Busch, with a lap speed of 202.402 mph, posting the fastest lap. Busch's fellow Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Joey Logano, was second fastest ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Mark Martin

Mark Martin - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR An Interview With: MARK MARTIN KERRY THARP: Good afternoon. On behalf of the France family and NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway, I want to welcome you to 2012 Preseason Thunder here at the world center of racing, Daytona International Speedway. We've got ... FULL STORY »

Race Team Seeks to Showcase America’s Support for Israel on the Track

America Israel Racing Team seeks funding to place car in 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CHARLOTTE, NC (January 12, 2012) – Inspired by recent political sentiment towards the nation of Israel, two North Carolina-based entrepreneurs are hoping to raise awareness of the importance of ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Diet Mt Dew - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images DALE EARNHARDT JR, NO. 88 DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET met with media and discussed Pre-Season Thunder at Daytona, the off-season, team changes for 2012, and more.             KERRY THARP:  We're here with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver ... FULL STORY »

Toyota NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Testing Day 1 AM Session Notes & Quotes

Toyota Motorsports Logo KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How was the morning test session? "So far, so good. It's good to be back in a race car and get the feeling for everything and work the bugs out ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Preseason Thunder at Daytona Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Matt Kenseth

Matt Kenseth - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season got started in earnest Thursday afternoon when cars hit the track for Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway.  The main focus of the test is for teams to work on their final preparations ... FULL STORY »



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Mears and the Gecko Take Charge of the Field in Daytona
Posted 07.03.11
Daytona Beach, FL (July 2, 2011) – Springtime in Daytona did not favor Casey Mears, but he was hoping as he arrived this week for the July 2nd race that summer would prove to be more auspicious. After Daytona’s legendary speedway betrayed the Bakersfield, CA, native ...FULL STORY »
Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, wrecks in turn one during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Early Crash Ends Bayne’s Bid At Daytona
Posted 07.03.11
Trevor Bayne and the Wood Brothers had high hopes upon returning to the scene of their Daytona 500 triumph and then winning the outside pole for the Coke Zero 400, but another strong run at Daytona International Speedway for the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion was not to be. Bayne ...FULL STORY »
David Ragan, driver of the #6 UPS Ford, crosses the start/finsish line ahead of teammate Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Affliction Clothing: Live Fast Ford, to take the checkered flag and win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit:Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for NASCAR
Ragan Wins in Wild Daytona Shootout!
Posted 07.03.11
David Ragan scores first-career Sprint Cup win at Daytona International Speedway in Coke Zero 400 Roush Fenway visits victory lane for the 12th time in 2011 DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (July 2, 2011) – David Ragan took the lead and held on for two green-white-checker finishes to score ...FULL STORY »
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Another Disappointing Finish for Newman at Daytona
Posted 07.03.11
Bass Pro Shops/NRA Driver Leads Most Laps, but Finishes 23rd after Last-Lap Accident Date: July 2, 2011 Event: Coke Zero 400 (Round 17 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 11th/23rd (Running, completed 170 of 170 laps) Winner: David Ragan of ...FULL STORY »
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Kyle Busch Fights To Fifth-Place Finish at Daytona
Posted 07.03.11
Interstate All Battery Center Driver Recovers From Late-Race Crash To Score Ninth Top-Five of 2011 Date: July 2, 2011 Event: Coke Zero 400 (Round 17 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 38th/5th (Running, completed 170 of 170 laps) Winner: David Ragan ...FULL STORY »
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Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS Coke Zero 400 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 07.03.11
TREVOR BAYNE – No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion – “At the beginning of the race we didn’t really have a plan of who we were gonna work with. The other Ford cars had teammates already and we were gonna work on whoever we found and ...FULL STORY »
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Late Multicar Wrecks Result in 24th-Place Finish for Smith at Daytona
Posted 07.03.11
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2011) -- A Saturday night cruise-along suddenly turned into a demolition derby at Daytona International Speedway. And one of the victims in the late-race wreckfest was Furniture Row Racing driver Regan Smith, who limped home with a battered race car to a 24th-place finish in the ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2011 NSCS Coke Zero 400 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 07.03.11
Joey Logano (third) was the highest finishing Toyota driver in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Daytona International Speedway. Camry drivers Kasey Kahne (fourth) and Kyle Busch (fifth) also earned top-five finishes at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Other Toyota drivers in the field included Brian Vickers (12th), Denny Hamlin ...FULL STORY »
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Kevin Harvick Takes the Points Lead Following Wild Daytona Race
Posted 07.03.11
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (July 2, 2011) With a seventh-place finish in tonight's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Kevin Harvick took over the lead in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) point standings with 17 races in the books. The race was scheduled for 160-laps ...FULL STORY »


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