Daytona week ends in tragedy and Ford's aero edge grows
The Daytona spectacle closed with a brutal Sunday collapse and Dale Earnhardt’s absence overshadowing a week shaped by Ford Racing Technology. Greg Biffle led Daytona 500 pole pace amid strong Ford engine notes while rule changes spark veteran optimism. Young drivers still adapting, as aging stars claim recent wins. Yates and Roush push joint power strategies to lift all Ford teams.
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Tony Stewart
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Robert Yates
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Gether
Daytona 500 Preview and Past Records Summary
Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway features 200 laps. Green flag at 12 30 p m Sunday. Last year’s winner Michael Waltrip. pole record Bill Elliott 210 364 mph. race record Buddy Baker 177 602 mph. Most recent race winner Dale Jarrett in Budweiser Shootout, aided by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jarrett seeks comeback at 47 after 2003 slump.
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Daytona Beach
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Michael Waltrip
Bill Elliott
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Dale Earnhardt Jr
Hershey's Kisses 300 Race Facts and Winners
The event at Beach Florida covers 300 miles across 120 laps with green flag at 11 30 a m on Saturday. Previous winners include Dale Earnhardt Geoffrey Bodine Kasey Kahne and Brian Vickers with records by Tommy Houston and Bodine.
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Daytona Beach
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Florida Dode Dealer 950 Beach Race Details
Green flag drops at 7 p m Friday for a 250 mile event at 950 Beach Florida. Last year's winner was Rick Crawford. Track qualifying record is 187.563 mph by Joe Ruttman on Feb 16 2000. Race record 140.124 mph by Robert Pressley on Feb 15 2002. Most recent race winner was Bobby Hamilton in a Dodge. Travis Kvapil led a tight points race.
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Joe Ruttman
Dodge
Robert Pressley
Bobby Hamilton
Homestead
Travis Kvapil
Jarrett tops Bud Shootout in return to form at Daytona
Dale Jarrett, 47, wins the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona, his 10th Daytona victory and third in the event. He led the final lap from the outside line with Robert Yates Racing, beating defending champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and highlighting momentum for the new crew under Mike Ford as Eddie D’Hondt reshapes the team after a tough previous season.
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Daytona International Speedway
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Dale Earnhardt Jr
Eddie D'Hondt
Robert Yates Racing
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