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Explained: How the NASCAR appeal process works

In NASCAR, teams usually have little hope of overturning penalties issued by the sanctioning body, but it's not impossible. Richard Childress Racing is appealing last weekend's NASCAR Xfinity Series disqualification, aiming to get Jesse Love's Rockingham victory reinstated. Earlier this year, Joe Gibbs Racing successfully won an appeal that rescinded…

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For the Cup: Legge and other extraordinary women who’ve raced NASCAR

When Katherine Legge takes the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, she will become the 17th different woman to compete at the top level of stock car racing and the first in over seven years. The British racer will also be just the third woman…

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Chase Briscoe and JGR win NASCAR appeal, overturning Daytona 500 penalties

After a nail-biting wait, a stunning reversal for Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota team today as the National Motorsports Appeals Panel voted in their favor after they appealed penalties issued following the NASCAR season-opener.

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Katherine Legge takes next step in NASCAR career with Cup debut at Phoenix

Katherine Legge — a name many have seen across various racing paddocks over the years, particularly as a veteran sports car and IndyCar driver — will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway this weekend. The 44-year-old becomes just the 17th woman to ever compete at the highest…

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Sports are an ideal home for Donald Trump’s singular brand of ego stroking

Presidents have always used sports to further their own agendas. The current incumbent has identified exactly where he can boost himself the most

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When to throw the yellow? NASCAR's last-lap caution conundrum

When is a last-lap wreck enough to force a race-ending caution? The question that's plagued NASCAR's race control these first two weeks of the 2025 season.

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The winners and losers from NASCAR's drama-filled weekend at Atlanta

The Harley J. Earl trophy is safely tucked away on William Byron's shelf and the 2025 NASCAR Cup season is officially underway. As the Daytona 500 gets further away in the rearview mirror, the drama and chaos of NASCAR's season opener remained on the series' tail to Atlanta. There, we almost experienced…

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Interview: Mario Andretti on Cadillac's "impossible" F1 dream, his role and Hamilton at Ferrari

You can retire from a job, but not from your passion. Mario Andretti is an easy pick for the Mount Rushmore of American racers, but at the age of 84 there is no way of keeping the winner of the Indy 500, Daytona 500 and a Formula 1 world championship…

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William Byron wins second straight Daytona 500

William Byron wins second straight Daytona 500. This is the second straight year Byron has won NASCAR's biggest race.

The Sports Daily

Inside Daytona 500's big crash, from the drivers' point of view

Daytona ended in chaos as the race's leaders, including Denny Hamlin and Austin Cindric, crashed out. Here's what the drivers had to say

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The winners and losers from the Daytona 500

William Byron took the trophy, Ryan Preece went airborne, and mayhem reigned. Here's who won and lost NASCAR's first race

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William Byron Captures Second-Straight Daytona 500 in Thrilling Overtime Finish

A multi-car wreck allowed the Hendrick Motorsports driver to come from ninth place to win the opening race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.

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Trump Attends Daytona 500, Touts Unifying Spirit And Golden Age

President Trump attends Daytona 500, highlighting unity and American spirit amidst race delays and MAGA support.

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Daytona 500 Resumes After Weather Delays With President Trump

The Daytona 500 faced weather delays, with President Trump's appearance and actor Anthony Mackie adding excitement to the event.

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Daytona 500 Resumes After Rain Delay With Star-Studded Field

Explore the highlights of the Daytona 500, from star-studded attendance to rain delays and unexpected turns, in this NASCAR event recap.

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William Byron Wins Second Consecutive Daytona 500 Victory

William Byron clinches second consecutive Daytona 500 victory in a thrilling race marked by late-race wrecks and historic achievements.

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Jimmie Johnson's Strong Finish At Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson's remarkable third-place finish at the Daytona 500 underscores his racing prowess and new role as a team owner. Witness his enduring talent ...

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Denny Hamlin's Daytona 500 Victory Snatched Away

Denny Hamlin's Daytona 500 bid foiled by last-lap crash; William Byron claims victory in dramatic race finish.

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Scary Crash at End of Daytona 500 Sent Car Flying in the Air

Thankfully the driver, Ryan Preece, was able to walk away from this wreck.

Motorsport

Preece "lucky to walk away" from second terrifying airborne crash at Daytona

Unfortunately, Preece is no stranger to scary wrecks at the superspeedway, and once again ends a Cup race upside down.

Motorsport

Byron gets his back-to-back victory as the leaders crash in stunning Daytona 500 finish

An unreal finish to the Daytona 500 saw a rare repeat victory for the driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

The Independent UK

William Bryon survives late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500

William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, surviving a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway

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Rain puts a pause on 2025 Daytona 500 just after green flag

Threats of weather have been top-of-mind for NASCAR officials coming into Sunday's Daytona 500. Enough that Friday, they announced an hour earlier start time for the race. While that allowed them to see the green flag wave at Daytona International Speedway, the storms also didn't want to miss the action,…

The Independent UK

Trump laps NASCAR track in presidential limousine at Daytona 500

Donald Trump was driven around the NASCAR track at Daytona 500 in the presidential limousine on Sunday, 16 February.

Motorsport

History is betting against William Byron earning back-to-back victories at the Daytona 500

The odds for a repeat Daytona 500 win in 2025 for William Byron are incredibly slim. Only four drivers in the 67-year history of the 500 have ever won it back-to-back: Richard Petty did it first in 1973-1974, followed by Cale Yarborough in 1983-1984, Sterling Marlin in 1994-1995, and most…

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