Johnson wins pole as Daytona 500 field set with top contenders
Jimmie Johnson claimed pole at Daytona speedway with 187.075 mph, while Michael Waltrip and David Reutimann earned spots in the field from the top 35 owner points. The remainder of the 43-car lineup will be filled after Thursday’s two 150-mile qualifying races and additional fastest non-qualifiers.
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Waltrip Earns Strong Daytona Pole Qualification Run
Michael Waltrip, after a year of turmoil from a NASCAR cheating scandal, posted the second-fastest speed in Daytona pole qualifying to secure a front-row start for the Daytona 500. Waltrip emphasized hard work to rebuild credibility as Toyota and Michael Waltrip Racing regrouped amid the scandal’s fallout.
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Earnhardt Jr Captures Bud Shootout In Daytona Return
Dale Earnhardt Jr wins the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona to end a nearly two-year win drought and challenge his father’s plate racing legacy. Tony Stewart praised Jr possible greatness, while Junior acknowledged Daytona’s significance and his plate racing past.
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Lakers cruise past Heat in post Shaq era
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 33 points as Los Angeles built a 16-2 run in the second half to beat the Heat 104-94 in Miami. Dwyane Wade had 19 for Miami, which dropped its seventh straight. Lamar Odom added 15 points and 18 rebounds for L A.
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Iowa Defeats Boise State to Extend Dual Streak to 11
Top-ranked Iowa posted a 30-9 victory at Boise State to stretch its dual streak to 11 and improve to 18-1. The Hawkeyes surged 21-0 behind five early wins, with key bonus-point bouts from Dan LeClerc and Brent Metcalf, while UNI routed SDSU 42-3 at Cedar Falls.
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