Ford Fusions took seven of the top 10 spots in today’s Daytona 500 qualifying practice session, led by Team Penske driver Joey Logano, who claimed the top spot. Aric Almirola was second and Brad Keselowski third. Other Ford Top 10 drivers included Ryan Blaney (5th), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (8th), Trevor Bayne (9th) and Clint Bowyer (10th).
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, finished the first practice session back behind the wheel of his Chevrolet SS after missing much of the 2017 season due to injury. The No. 88 team finished the first practice session for the Daytona 500 11th on the speed chart.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 SKF Fusion, won the pole by virtue of a blind draw for tomorrow night’s scheduled running of the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway. Keselowski spoke about that stroke of good fortune after today’s two practice sessions.
ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, met with members at Daytona International Speedway and discussed driving the No. 88 Chevy in the Clash, his future plans and many other topics.
NASCAR today announced updates to its concussion protocol for competitors, adding a consistent screening tool for all venues and increasing available neurological support for race event weekends through its new partnership with AMR
Seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson took Governor Doug Ducey on a ride along in the No. 48 on Thursday, Feb. 16. The ride around the State Capitol in Downtown Phoenix ended with a ceremonial burnout followed by a proclamation from the Governor to celebrate “Jimmie Johnson Day” throughout the State of Arizona.
Saturday night’s Advance Auto Parts Clash will return an iconic race name – the Clash – to Daytona International Speedway’s NASCAR competition. Five days later on Feb. 23, the Can-Am Duel, the two 150-mile qualifying races for the DAYTONA 500, will also revisit a past tradition as for the first time since 1971 those races will award points in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship.
New Camry Debuts at Daytona... The Toyota Camry enters the 2017 NASCAR season with a new look after Toyota unveiled its radically redesigned 2018 Camry production model alongside its new race car counterpart in January.
In advance of the 59th annual Daytona 500, FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions have teamed up to deliver a rare behind-the-scenes look at four-time champion Jeff Gordon’s first win in the “Great American Race” with an original film entitled “Refuse to Lose.” On the 20th anniversary of Gordon’s milestone triumph, the documentary takes viewers inside his journey to victory lane using never-before-seen footage of the No. 24 team captured in the 10 days leading up to the event.
NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up about his challenges of the past year and his return to NASCAR racing in a pair of interviews appearing on ESPN platforms this week.
Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing concluded the 2026 season with determined effort on Sunday. Chris Buescher, led the way for RFK Sunday as he recorded a 24th place finish.
The reigning two-time Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, clinched his third title at the conclusion of the first stage period and officially celebrated it at the finale's conclusion while Ryan Blaney outdueled Tyler Reddick for his fourth Cup victory of 2026 in Miami.
