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Cindric penalized, but avoids suspension for intentional wrecking

It's no stretch to say that Austin Cindric has had a rough start to the 2025 season. He was wrecked out of the lead while leading on the final lap of the Daytona 500, and again while leading with three laps to go at Atlanta. COTA provided no relief as…

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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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Cindric "got used up" by Larson, watches another win slip through his fingers

The season has only just begun and Austin Cindric has found himself a rough habit of being in the right place at the wrong time. Sunday, the No. 2 Team Penske Ford driver was leading with just three laps to go at Atlanta. A week earlier, he was leading the…

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How Ford's dominant qualifying at Atlanta could make for a tough race weekend for Toyota, Chevy

Ford dominance in qualifying at drafting tracks isn't exactly breaking news — outside of Chase Briscoe's shock pole in the Daytona 500 for Toyota (later overshadowed by inspection issues found with the mounting of the rear spoiler), Ford has earned the top spot on the grid in ten of the…

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Daytona 500 champ follows this simple money rule

27-year old NASCAR driver William Byron has won the Daytona 500 race for the second straight year. Here's how he keeps his finances in check.

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NASCAR issued huge penalties against Chase Briscoe after the Daytona 500

Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing lost 100 points and incurred serious fines after an issue was found with the spoiler in inspection at the R&D Center.

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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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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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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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2025 Daytona 500 official race results

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, is now just one of five drivers to go back-to-back in the Daytona 500, taking the win only after five leaders tangled on the backstretch in a mad dash to the checkered flag. He held off Tyler Reddick in second and…

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President Trump To Attend Daytona 500, NASCAR's Premier Race

President Trump's message ahead of Daytona 500 celebrates American spirit and tradition in motorsports, highlighting the significance of the prestigious NA...

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NASCAR's official 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup in photos

Welcome to the 77th NASCAR Cup Series season, kicking off with the 67th running of the Daytona 500. What you'll want to know going into Sunday's race: This year's field for the 200-lapper features eight former winners of the race and nine NASCAR Cup Series champions, with drivers on the…

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Scott Dixon teases his own potential future Daytona 500 attempt

If you didn't tune in to watch FOX Sports' coverage Saturday afternoon, then you missed cameras cutting to a casually-clad Scott Dixon, who is hanging around Daytona International Speedway this weekend as friend and guest to Jimmie Johnson for the 67th running of the Daytona 500. And it appears his…

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Martin Truex Jr. Seeks Emotional Victory In Daytona 500

Martin Truex Jr. races in the Daytona 500 with the No. 56 as a tribute to his late father, aiming for victory in honor of his legacy.

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A wild ending for the Daytona 500's Duel #2 as Cindric gets the win

While Justin Allgaier's hard-fought ninth place finish to make the Daytona 500 — and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s happy tears — overshadowed Bubba Wallace's victory in the first Duel, Thursday's second Duel race built up to an epic photo finish.

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Has luck grown to play too much of a role in the modern Daytona 500?

Three of the last Daytona 500s have been won by drivers who didn’t win another race during the year, and those almost always ended in calamity. Some criticize the modern 500 wins as a result of a randomized lottery, but is that really a fair claim?

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What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “birthplace of…

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Briscoe clinches history-making Daytona 500 pole for Toyota; Truex, Johnson locked in

An 'unbelievable' way to start off the year and season, according to Chase Briscoe, who rocketed to the top of the Daytona 500 qualifying charts with a 49.249s lap in the final round. The prestigious pole is huge for Briscoe, but even bigger for manufacturer and team as Toyota has never…

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What’s in a number? The numerology of Daytona 500 winners

A number is everything in NASCAR. From car number to place in the field to podium-decider — some carry with them nearly 80 years of stock car racing history, evoking strong emotions whenever they appear on the track. Others have yet to find their place in the pages of stock…

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Helio Castroneves: The Indy 500 legend with the Daytona 500 rookie nerves

What would be considered the most prestigious race in the US? NASCAR's Daytona 500, or IndyCar's Indianapolis 500?

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'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500

Captain America is landing at The Great American Race

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Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup and how to watch 2025 NASCAR Cup opener

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.

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Corey LaJoie will attempt the Daytona 500 — and take on a new broadcast role, too

After much speculation and intrigue, Corey LaJoie has finally revealed his 2025 plans. LaJoie joins an impressive list of open entries who will attempt to make the 67th running of the Daytona 500 next month — part of a partial season schedule he’ll drive with Rick Ware Racing.

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Truex aims to make history as he reveals Daytona 500 plans

Martin Truex Jr. will attempt the 67th running of the Daytona 500 in the No. 56 Toyota -- a throwback to his Michael Waltrip Racing days. He will be driving for TRICON Garage in the Truck Series team's Cup debut. Longtime partner Bass Pro Shops will sponsor the effort, Joe Gibbs…

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