Kurt Busch wins his first Daytona 500 in a crash-marred race Kurt Busch survived a rough and tumble race to capture the Daytona 500 Sunday.

Daytona 500: Live updates from NASCAR's season-opening race It must seem like déjà vu as Chase Elliott led the pack in the Daytona 500 Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Elliott was on the pole last year as a rookie but an early wreck forced him to finish the race in the back of the pack.

NASCAR seeks boost to steep decline with strong Daytona 500 | Auto Racing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The good news for NASCAR is that all signs indicate Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a legitimate shot to win the Daytona 500.

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Joey Logano, Matt Kenseth say they have put feud behind them going into Daytona Jeff Gordon needs to watch his back at all times. Not only here in Daytona, but everywhere. Clint Bowyer is plotting bad things.

Everything You Need To Know About The Daytona 500 And The 2016 NASCAR Season The Daytona 500 is upon us, and it’s far from just another day that you should brush off as a “redneck Christmas.” It’s among the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ biggest events, and arguably one of its best, which means that missing the race shou Read more ... ldn’t be an option. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Joe Gibbs Racing looks to stay hot, end Daytona 500 drought | Auto Racing Kyle Busch plays with his son, Brexton Locke Busch before he gets in his car for the start of the Sprint Unlimited auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna). Prev; Next. By: JE Read more ... NNA FRYER (AP). DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.

Daytona 500 Ends On A Crazy Note If you didn't watch today's Daytona 500, you missed a good one.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Budweiser Shootout, will start third in Daytona 500 The popular driver gives NASCAR a superstar-studded trio at the front of the Daytona 500 starting pack.