McDowell Brings Mustang First Daytona 500 Win
With almost 57 years behind it, you’d be hard-pressed to think of much the Ford Mustang hasn’t done yet. Up until this past Valentine’s Day, there was one glaring box left unchecked on the pony car’s resume. That is, it was unchecked until Michael McDowell took the checkered flag at the 2021 Daytona 500 last […]
Hailie Deegan Grabs 2nd Place at Daytona
Hailie Deegan certainly didn’t take long to make some history. The 18-year-old phenom fresh off her first race with Ford Performance finished her first ARCA Menards Series race by grabbing second place at Daytona International Speedway. In so doing, Deegan secured the highest finish for a woman in an ARCA race, tying the mark set […]
NASCAR Ford Mustang Gets First Taste of Victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Well, that didn’t take long. Two races into its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career, the Ford Mustang has its first win under its belt. Brad Keselowski piloted the No. 2 Autotrader Ford Mustang to Victory Lane, winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite battling the effects of stomach flu. […]
Counting Down 10 Big Ones in the Daytona 500
Every sport has its grand event. For football, it’s the Super Bowl. In baseball, it’s the World Series. When it comes to NASCAR, the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway takes the cake. Daytona kicks off every racing season with a field of 40 cars racing 500 miles at top speeds of 210 […]
Honda Civic Type R Finishes 1-2 in Daytona Debut
While all eyes were on the 24 Hours of Daytona, Honda sneaked in an impressive 1-2 finish in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series, which took place on the Friday before the main event. The series marked the Honda Civic Type R TCR’s North American racing debut, which Honda partner JAS Motorsport developed in Italy […]
First-Ever Daytona 500 Pace Truck, a Chevy Silverado, Will Be Driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won the Daytona 500 twice, and now he’ll lead the way in a different capacity. The 61st Daytona will be held Feb. 17. To get the event underway, Earnhardt Jr. will drive a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pace truck. It will be the first time a pickup has paced the field. “I’ve […]
Cadillac Brings Home the Win From Daytona
The 24 Hours of Daytona is one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world, with teams competing not only to be the fastest drivers but to have the best engineered vehicles. In a NASCAR race, a flat tire is enough to doom your standings, but here there could be more than enough time […]
Ford Driver Kurt Busch Wins 2017 Daytona 500
Although Kurt Busch is a former champion of the NASCAR Cup Series, he might be best known for being Kyle Busch’s older brother, but the elder Busch managed to steal the spotlight away from his younger sibling—at least for the time being—by winning this year’s Daytona 500, which took place only a few days ago […]
Jeff Gordon to Pace Daytona 500 in Camaro ZL1
Lovesick #24 fans, you’re in luck. Today Chevrolet announced that three-time Daytona 500 winner and recently retired NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon will lead the field to the start of this Sunday’s Daytona 500, driving a new 2017 Camaro ZL1 pace car. “Chevrolet and I have a great history at the Daytona 500 and it’s an […]
Track-Ready 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Debuts at Daytona Speedway
What do you get when you cross a 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE with a 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1? This isn’t a trick question—you get the 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE, which just had a surprise reveal at Daytona International Speedway the day before the Daytona 500 race. If you didn’t happen to be at the […]
Matt Kenseth Wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Fails Inspection
The Toyota team was all cheers and hollers yesterday when Matt Kenseth pulled away down the home stretch to win the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He had to fight hard to get his second win of the season and 38th career victory, as rivals Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. had […]
NASCAR Recap: Denny Hamlin Wins First Daytona 500 in His Career
Yesterday was a magical day for NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, who won his first-ever Daytona 500 after 10 tries. In fact, it was a childhood dream come true, as Hamlin wrote himself a letter when he was in second grade, wishing for a Daytona 500 victory. While his letter stated he would like to win […]
Soon, You Can Get Your New Chevy Delivered to Daytona International Speedway (and Take It Around the Track)
It’s a rare spectator at Daytona who hasn’t thought to themselves, “I wonder what it would be like to drive around the Speedway?” Well, for select new Chevy buyers, that question is about to be answered. Earlier today, Chevrolet and Daytona International Speedway announced a unique delivery experience for buyers of new Chevrolets – rather […]
WWE Superstar John Cena to Pace Daytona 500 in Toyota Camry
This year, a very special individual will be pacing the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway. He is a man who embodies the principles of Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect. He urges his fans and followers to Never Give Up, and he practices what he preaches by pushing past injuries and continuing to train. He […]
Honda Takes Eight National Titles at Daytona (No, Not the 500)
At Daytona Motor Speedway, cars often go fast to great fanfare. But there might be a few more NASCAR fans than there are Sport Car Club of America fans, which could explain how Honda’s immense dominance at this weekend’s 2015 SCCA National Championship Runoffs flew a bit under the radar. But veering off the beaten […]
Chevrolet Figures Prominently in Daytona International Speedway Redevelopment
Today Chevrolet announced a multi-year partnership with the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) that will give the bowtie brand naming rights and a larger presence at the legendary Daytona International Speedway, as part of the new DAYTONA Rising redevelopment project. The $400 million DAYTONA Rising project will transform the speedway into “the world’s first motorsports stadium,” […]
Drunk Guy at Daytona 500 Sneaks into Pits to Charge Phone
This gif went viral on the r/funny subreddit today, having been posted there with the description, “Brother got very drunk at the Daytona 500 and disappeared from our tailgate. When I texted to ask if he was OK he responded with this. Yes, he is charging his phone. No, he did not have a pit […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida. It is known for its hard-packed sand, its love of motorsports—particularly NASCAR—and as one of the country’s favorite vacation spots during Spring Break. Recommended Modes of Transportation The best way to get around Daytona Beach is by car. The major roads are wide and easy to […]