Shootout near Daytona preview raises 70-lap test
The Budweiser Shootout evolves from a 20-lap sprint for pole winners into a 70-lap event, giving drivers a true shakedown ahead of the Daytona 500. Dale Jarrett, a three time and defending champion, views the change as a meaningful tune up for the week later at Daytona International Speedway.
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NASCAR Bud Shootout Prepares for New Aerodynamics Package
Drivers expect more passing and racing as the aero changes debut in the Bud Shootout and Daytona 500 tests. Jarrett, Elliott, Atwood, and Rudd discuss the impact of carburetor and body mods on long green runs, while Evernham adapts to his new crew coach role. Andretti features in a Red Wings Shoes commercial shoot.
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Dodge leads Daytona 500 front row with Elliott pole
Dodge claims the front row as Bill Elliott secures the pole for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway driving the Intrepid. Stacy Compton lines up outside pole after teammate disqualification. Jeff Gordon, Jeff Gordon's former crew chief Ray Evernham, and Casey Atwood also figure prominently in the day’s results.
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Daytona 500 Qualifying Results From Sunday Session
Daytona International Speedway hosted the qualifying race with drivers listed by car number and home speed. Top time was Bill Elliott in a Dodge at 183.565 mph. many others followed across make and speed down to Morgan Shepherd and Jerry Nadeau whose times were disallowed.
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