Daytona 500 field builder list highlights top drivers
A lengthy rundown of drivers for the Daytona 500 includes Greg Biffle Elliott Sadler Dale Earnhardt Jr Sterling Marlin Tony Stewart Jimmie Johnson Jamie McMurray Mark Martin Michael Waltrip Kevin Harvick Jeff Burton Matt Kenseth Bobby Labonte Joe Nemechek Kyle Busch Rick Rudd Brendan Gaughan Rusty Wallace Ward Burton and Ryan Newman. Details cover ages hometowns car makes team histories and notable past results shaping expectations for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Biffle
Vancouver
Wash
Ford
Freeshea
Jame McMunny
Daytona
Ater
Elliott Sadler
Emporia
Bristol
Dming
Wood Brothers
Dale Earnhardt JR
Kannapolis
N.C
Chevrolet
Dale Earnhark
Rushville
Ind
Jimmie Johnson
el Cajon
Calif
Jamie McMurray
Joplin
Dodge
Sterling Marin
Mark Martin
Batesville
Ark
Roush Racing
Michael Waltrip
Owensboro
Kevin Harvick
Bakersfield
Dale Earhardt
Richard Childress
Jeff Burton
South Boston
Rooke
Matt Kenseth
Cambridge
Wis
Bobby Labonte
Corpus Christi
Texas
Joe Nemechek
Naples
Fls
Buscn
Ricky Rudd
Chesapeake
Wood Brothers Team
Brendan Gaughan
Las Vegas
Nev
Godge
Ward Burton
van Chevrolet
Bit Davis Racing
Haas Cnc Racing
Ryan Newman
South Bend
Ford J
A New Cup Identity at Daytona Sees Smoky Echoes
At Daytona International Speedway fans recall Winston Cup days amid the shift to Nextel Cup. Officials cite state smoking limits while fans adapt from Winston banners to Nextel branding and NBC announcers wrestle with the name. The on-air penalty pot grows with each misstep.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Thomas Brinkman
Daytona International Speedway
Tobacco Company
Brinkman
Nascar
Ricky Rudd
Rr. Reynolds
Daytona
Winston
Nextel
David Talley
NBC
Allen Bestwick
Benny Parsons
Wally Dallenbach
Bill Weber
Weber
Cassie Gillard
Bush’s Daytona visit prompts tight security and rain delays
Daytona Beach security tightens for President Bush at the Daytona 500 amid rain delays. Fans gather under blue tents as gates open at 8 am for the 2 pm race, with clear bags, searches, and metal detectors. Dale Earnhardt Jr. era Busch race postponed to Monday after rain. Greg Biffle starts from back due to engine change.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Catha Maultsby
Bush
David Talley
Greg Biffle
Biffle
Earnhardt Jr
Doug Richert
Waltrip wins Daytona 500 amid Earnhardt tragedy and tight field
Waltrip takes the Daytona 500 as Dale Earnhardt Sr dies in a last lap crash on the Daytona 2 mile oval. The field features Junior Earnhardt and Elliott Sadler among frontrunners with Biffle leading from pole after an engine swap.
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Waltrip
Junior
Daytona
Earnhardt
Chevrolet
Greg Biffle
Elliott Sadler
Biffle
Bush
Whoopie Goldberg
Talladega
Nascar
Sadler
Daytona 500 Qualifiers Listed With Ages and Teams
A long roster of NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers lists entrants from ages 19 to 49 across Dodge Chevrolet and Ford. Notables include Johnny Benson Jr, Casey Mears, Kasey Kahne, Robby Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, and Terry Labonte. The list notes teams, hometowns, and prior Daytona 500 results. several drivers face legal charges or sponsor changes as they prepare for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sauter
Necedah
Wis
Chevrolet
Rocke
Richard Chikkess
Jeremy Mayfield
Owensboro
Dodge
Bast
Dave Blaney
Sharon
Jasper Motorsports
Johnny Benson JR
Grand Rapids
Mich
Phoenix Motorsports
Casey Mears
Bakersfield
Calif
Rick Mears
Roger Mears
Chip Ganassi Racing
Scott Wimmer
Wausau
Bill Davis Racing
Kasey Kahne
Enumctaw
Wash
Evemham Motorsports
Bill Eliott
Ricky Craven
Newburgh
Maine
Ford
Pp! Motorsports
Kurt Busch
Darlington
John Andretti
Indianapolis
Daytona
Star
Del
Petty Enterprises
Mario Andretti
Robby Gordon
Carritos
Richard Childress
Dale Jarrett
Hickory
N.C
Kevin Lepage
Shelbourne
Kyle Petty
Randleman
Scott Riggs
Bahama
Jeff Gordon
Pittsboro
Ind
Jimmy Spencer
Berwick
Larry Foyt
A.J. Foyt
TCU
Derrick Cope
Spanaway
Mike Skinner
Susanville
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Pat Shafer
Sauter
Favorie
Dale Earhardt Jr
Earhardt
Eamhandi
Robby Gorion
Johnny Saute
Bambarit
Melbourne
DEI
Sadier
Victory Lane
Goodyear
Tony Stewart
Stewart
Michael
Dale Jr
Darrell Waltrip
Dale
Jeff Green
Richard Childress Racing
Dale Earnhardt Inc
Petty
Brian Vickers
Thomasville
Chevrolet Vickers
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