Advance Auto Parts Clash winner Jimmie Johnson finished ninth in Sunday’s Daytona 500, but the top-ten result was hardly routine.
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Gander RV Duel Races Go to Harvick and Logano
The Thursday night duel races sponsored by Gander RV set the qualifying order for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ 61st annual Daytona 500. It was a great night for racing as both duel races set the tone for Sunday’s big event at Daytona International Speedway. The first duel set the starting lineup for the inside lane, as the second duel set the qualifying order for the outside lane.
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Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway covers ten days and encompasses many different events leading up to the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. On the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series side of racing, the first focus is a week before the main event with Pole Qualifying followed by the Advanced Auto Parts Clash featuring select drivers. Then in the week leading up to the biggest event in racing, the Gander RV Duel set the starting lineup for the prestigious race this Sunday.
Continue readingRookie Daniel Hemric Still Enjoying the Glow from Surprising Qualifying Effort
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daniel Hemric was surprised.
Actually, shocked might be a better description.
Continue readingGander RV Duel Races Set for Thursday Night
With the Daytona 500 Qualifying now in the books, only two drivers are set for the front row starting lineup for Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron won the Busch Pole Award with his teammate, Alex Bowman taking the second spot on the front row when the green flag drops.
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