Dark horse candidates spotted for the 500 race
In a lively trio discussion Speed Freaks weighs a possible dark horse winner for the 500. Brian Scott is named as a rookie contender while Austin Dillon is floated by Mr Hunch. Jeff Gordon’s TV debut draws mixed praise as reviewers note fresh insight but warn against over-simplification. Predictions pin the Big One to laps 20 or 21 with a clean run favored until Lap 128.
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Sprint Cup Daytona 500 TV schedule and practice times
The Daytona 500 event at Daytona International Speedway lists Can Am Duel qualifying on Fox Sports 1 Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday feature practice sessions, with Sunday race coverage starting noon and green flag at 1 15 p.m. Xfinity and Camping World Truck schedules mirror Fox Sports 1 slots with practice, qualifying, and races across Friday to Sunday.
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Gibbs seeks 500th victory after Hamlin wins Daytona 500
After Denny Hamlin won, Joe Gibbs joked he has awaited a 500 victory for two decades and urged Hamlin to deliver the 500 rather than the Shootout. Gibbs laughed as he reminded the driver of the milestone.
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Squirrelly Cars Hit The Unlimited Race
The 25 stock cars in the Unlimited looked squirrelly from the first green flag to the seventh yellow flag. No one had an explanation other than hard driving. Matt Kenseth noted that many drivers chasing spots led to accidents.
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No chicane tears off nose at Daytona backstretch
The Daytona International Speedway chicane on the backstretch proved brutal for stock cars as Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet tore its nose after a detour off course through the rumble strips.
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Daytona 500 opens NASCAR season with fierce 40 car field
The Daytona 500 kicks off NASCARs 26 race regular season with most drivers chasing a win and a ticket to the Chase. Joey Logano recalls last years dramatic finish as tire teams from 2015 appear to hold steady in 2016 with Joe Gibbs Racing showing strength in the Unlimited and Kenseth earning outside pole. NASCARs charter system guarantees 36 cars a Cup Series start while non charter teams like Wood Brothers Racing must race their way in each week.
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Questions and Attitude on NASCAR Charters and Franchises
Ken Willis reviews the shift to charters in NASCAR and asks how owner drive dynamics may change. Will superstar drivers demand franchise stakes and can owners curb salaries through cooperation. Jimmie Johnson pushes fitness and fan involvement while inviting media, a mixed call to action.
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Feud of the Week AJ Allmendinger vs Jamie McMurray
AJ Allmendinger blamed his Sprint Unlimited wreck on Jamie McMurray saying McMurray tried a move unnecessary at that time. Godwin Kelly notes the race was non points and describes pushing and risk taking as part of the Cup event with no hard feelings moving forward.
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NASCAR drivers named in best of top five picks
Daytona Beach News Journal motorsports editor Godwin Kelly notes Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the winner and strongest drafting racer in NASCAR today with top five picks including Joey Logano Kevin Harvick Brad Keselowski Matt Kenseth while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the first out and Danica Patrick is the dark horse.
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2016 Sprint Cup Schedule and Results Overview
Sprint Cup season calendar lists race dates and venues from February through November. Key events include Daytona 500, Talladega Geico 500, Charlotte Coca-Cola 600, Sonoma Toyota Save Mart 350, and Homestead Ford 400, with race times primarily on Fox NBCSN FS1 and related networks.
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