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Accident in practice forces Larson, Waltrip to backup cars for Duels:

Wednesday's second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice brought the first major accident of Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway. Ty Dillon's #95 Cheerios Chevy spewed oil on the track, the result of an oil cooler cracked along the weld. Cars running behind Dillon...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Daytona:

#18-Kyle Busch 94.4 #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 93.7 #41-Kurt Busch 90.3 #20-Matt Kenseth 89.5 #48-Jimmie Johnson 89.2 #11-Denny Hamlin 88.7 #15-Clint Bowyer 83.4 #22-Joey Logano 83.4 #5-Kasey Kahne 83.0 #4-Kevin Harvick 82.4 Note: Driver Ratings are compiled from 2005-...

82nd Airborne Division Chorus to perform National Anthem for Daytona 500:

Before the engines rev at the Daytona 500 this weekend, the All-American Chorus will take the stage to perform the National Anthem and its popular chant about airborne operations. The 82nd Airborne Division Chorus, Fort Bragg, NC, has been invited to perform at the...

Roush cars forced to change rear gears:

During the first practice, #6-Trevor Bayne and #16-Greg Biffle experienced rear gear issues. The rear gears were replaced and both Bayne and Biffle will start from the rear of the first Can-Am Duel on Thursday.(Motorsport)...

Bowyer filling in for Stewart was never an option:

Filling in for injured Tony Stewart to start this season was never an option, Clint Bowyer said. He is committed, hopeful and a little bit apprehensive about his bridge year with HScott Motorsports, during which Bowyer will try to help the tiny team grow and stay competitive...

NASCAR’s Highest-Paid Drivers:

NASCAR has undergone big changes over the past decade with how the sport crowns a champion, sells its merchandise and broadcasts its races on TV. The latest overhaul is a 'charter' system that transforms 36 Sprint Cup teams into franchises, with similarities to other...

#4 Stewart-Haas Racing Jackman undergoes off season surgery, will miss the start season:

#4- Kevin Harvick's Jackman Mike Casto of Stewart Haas Racing has been jacking for nearly 15 years but will miss the Daytona 500 this year due to off season surgery. Castro had rotator / AC joint surgery his left shoulder on Nov. 25, then three weeks later had meniscus...

AAA moves sponsorship to May Dover race:

AAA announced it will be the primary sponsor of the 'AAA 400 Drive for Autism' at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May 15. The race is part of a three-year extension with the 'Monster Mile,' keeping the race in Dover through 2018 when the track will celebrate...

Sprint Unlimited TV Ratings UPDATE:

NASCAR's Sprint Unlimited earned a 2.6 overnight rating on FOX Saturday night, down 19% from last year (3.2) but up 44% from 2014 on Fox Sports 1 (1.8). The 2.6 is the lowest for the event on the FOX broadcast network (12 telecasts dating back to 2001).(Sports Media...

First Wednesday practice:

for the Daytona 500/Can-Am Duel 150 Sprint Cup Series races at Daytona International Speedway is over, after 45 scheduled minutes, the top five, slowest and notes: #59-McDowell 200.173 #6-Bayne 199.916 #16-Biffle 199.619 #17-Stenhouse Jr. 199.252 #13-Mears 199.164 ...

Truex Jr. picks up another sponsor for the #78 Toyota UPDATE:

Lee Janis, Auto-Owners Insurance VP, driver Martin Truex Jr., and Furniture Row Racing General Manager, Joe Garone announced that Auto-Owners Insurance will sponsor Truex Jr. and thew #78 Toyota for three races in 2016 (Furniture Row Racing Facebook) UPDATE Furniture...

Sprint Unlimited TV Ratings:

NASCAR's Sprint Unlimited earned a 2.6 overnight rating on FOX Saturday night, down 19% from last year (3.2) but up 44% from 2014 on Fox Sports 1 (1.8). The 2.6 is the lowest for the event on the FOX broadcast network (12 telecasts dating back to 2001).(Sports Media...

Aaron’s signs new deal with Waltrip, will race at Talladega:

Aaron's, a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced that they have inked a new multi-year deal with Michael Waltrip. Aaron's and Waltrip have had a relationship...

Changes on the NASCAR drivers council:

Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch are now part of NASCAR's nine-member drivers council, which enters its first full season as an official group. Returning members include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick and Joey...

Kahne was close to running the 2016 Indy 500:

#5-Kasey Kahne met with members of the media at Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, a few of the Q&A;'s: Q) YOUR NAME COMES UP ABOUT RUNNING THE INDY 500, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS YEAR BEING THE 100TH. Kahne: 'I actually thought it would be really...

Snap Fitness to sponsor Cassill in some races:

during media at Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, #38-Landon Cassill was asked how many races Snap Fitness would sponsor the #38 Ford he drives, Cassill said 'We haven't nailed it down yet, but probably similar to what they did last year. Probably...

No Indy 500 for Allmendinger:

#47-AJ Allmendinger met with members of the media at Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, a few of the Q&A;'s: Q) WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO THE (INDIANAPOLIS) 500 AGAIN? Allmendinger: 'No. The moment Justin Wilson passed away I said 'Never again.' ...

NASCAR and Mack Trucks Announce Partnership:

Mack Trucks, one of the most iconic American brands, has entered into a multi-year national sports partnership with NASCAR. The collaboration designates Mack Trucks as the 'Official Hauler of NASCAR.' Each and every race week, NASCAR transports equipment and technology...

Logano joins Magnaflow:

MagnaFlow announced the latest addition to its line-up of brand ambassadors, NASCAR star and car enthusiast, Joey Logano. The 2015 Daytona 500 winner will be representing MagnaFlow at different events throughout the year including SEMA and in select race markets this...

Great Clips to sponsor Atlanta truck race:

Great Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, will sponsor the Feb. 27 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The event will be named the Great Clips 200. The race will follow the Heads Up Georgia 250 XFINITY Series race to round out...