Daytona 500 at International Speedway this Sunday
Friday at 7pm Daytona Beach Florida hosts the Daytona 500 at International Speedway a 2.5 mile track. Last year's winner was Dale Earnhardt Jr with Sunday racing set for February 20.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2005
Page
11
Friday at 7pm Daytona Beach Florida hosts the Daytona 500 at International Speedway a 2.5 mile track. Last year's winner was Dale Earnhardt Jr with Sunday racing set for February 20.
Jarrett drives the No. 88 Ford to pole position with an average speed of 188.312 mph, noting a historical edge in the event. Lelierd Ds times referenced as slower than Jarrett, who had dominant wins in 1993 1996 and 2000.
Qualifying and race records for the Daytona Busch Series events are listed with speeds and dates including Bill Elliott and Tommy Houston. Notable outcomes mention Jimmie Johnson's first restrictor plate win at Daytona, and Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne winning final races of 2004 seasons in different venues.
Dale Jarrett won the pole in a Daytona qualifying session, signaling Ford’s challenge to Chevrolet dominance given the prior 18 wins by Chevys in restrictor plate races. The field shows mixed strengths with Monte Carlo teams strong, Dodge rare, and Rob Gordon under scrutiny amid new rules expected to affect passing and field entry.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet in the Nextel Cup Series as he pursues a breakthrough win. Team and sponsor details underscore his campaign for the season.
Dale Earnhardt Jr notches a solid shooting of speed and skill as he enters the Daytona 500 after a challenging Budweiser Shootout. He qualified 39th fastest among 56 entries, then tackled mechanical issues and a late-race surge to remain a top competitor in NASCAR's marquee event.
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