Fords Dominate Daytona 500 Qualifying Top 5
Ford cars occupy four of the first five starting spots in the Daytona 500 qualifying with Bill Elliott Rusty Wallace Ward Burton Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. among the top contenders. GM entries include Mike Skinner and Michael Waltrip as strong challengers.
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Daytona by the numbers and pre race view
Key figures for the Daytona 500 include 2.0 mile track length, 6 former winners in the 43 car field, 9 team wins record by Petty Enterprises, and a $9.3 million purse. Jeff Gordon starts 11th with 24 car number, Elliott Sadler 24, Darrell Waltrip 53 oldest driver, high 75 degrees. Jarrett and Rudd eye victory for Robert Yates Racing as Elliott leads qualifying.
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Dodge Enlists Petty and Davis for 2001 Winston Cup Return
Dodge confirms Petty Enterprises and Bill Davis Racing will join Evernham Motorsports for a 2001 return to NASCAR’s Winston Cup after 16 years. Richard Petty, Kyle Petty, Adam Petty, and John Andretti are connected as Dodge drives new Intrepids from Daytona Beach.
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Kenseth Surges To NAPA 300 Victory At Daytona
Matt Kenseth overcomes four wrecks to win the NAPA Auto Parts 300 at Daytona ahead of Joe Nemechek. Terry Labonte, penalized for staying on old tires, finishes third after a dramatic finish. The event follows a brutal day of crashes and a truck series wreck that sent several to hospital. Kenseth vows to trim Busch series slate as he moves toward a Winston Cup debut.
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Daytona 500 lineup with speeds and results
NASCAR Winston Cup Daytona 500 starting grid lists 42 cars with positions and speeds. Dale Jarrett leads Ford in 191.091 mph, then Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott. speeds and car makes vary. provisions included for several drivers.
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