Penske's Daytona 500 Win Caps Opening Season Gain
Roger Penske, the NASCAR team owner known as The Captain, celebrated Ryan Newman's restrictor-plate victory in the Daytona 500 with teammate Kurt Busch pushing Newman's car to the front on the final lap. Penske marked his 71st birthday as the trio of drivers, led by Newman, Busch, and Sam Hornish Jr., set a strong start, signaling momentum toward California Speedway as Penske consolidates operations in Mooresville.
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Top 10 NASCAR preseason rankings after Daytona 500
The list names drivers and teams led by Ryan Newman Kyle Busch Tony Stewart Kurt Busch Dale Earnhardt Jr Jimmie Johnson Jeff Gordon Matt Kenseth Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin with their car numbers and preseason positions. It notes Daytona 500 performance and directs readers to thatsracin com for the full top 40 rankings.
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Stewart seeks softer side behind tough NASCAR image
Tony Stewart, 36, explains he avoids controversy and wants press respect like idol Jeff Gordon. He reflects on boos from Daytona crowds, the burden of public opinion, and his struggle to stay true while chasing racing success after winning the Camping World 300. He admits the pain of criticism, the need for villains, and his dislike of fake smiles.
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Auto Club 500 at California Speedway Fontana
The Auto Club 500 at California Speedway Fontana features a 2 mile D shaped oval with a Sunday 4 pm race time and 6:40 pm qualifying. Purse totals 6,144,605 with last year’s winner Matt Kenseth. Juan Pablo Montoya joins a ticket promo offering 42 dollars to the Formula Smiles Foundation from a 142 package, plus Q and A with Montoya, pre race pit pass and a gift. Call 800 944 7223 for tickets.
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Poll position hints at Daytona 500 maker match
Voters weigh if Daytona 500 winning car make will align with the 2008 Sprint Cup champion's ride. Poll shows 3,719 votes with options unlikely 4 arte absolutely.
Daytona Speedweeks Sparks Mixed Results
STOP N GO reports Ryan Newman ending a winless run and Kurt Busch denying Tony Stewart a Daytona 500 victory. Sam Hornish Jr. impresses for Penske at Daytona while Kyle Busch posts a second and a fourth. Juan Pablo Montoya struggles, David Ragan wrecks affecting a teammate, and Hendrick Motorsports fails with three of four cars sidelined.
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