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Surprising and Not Surprising: Daytona 500

After an incredibly eventful Speedweeks, here is what was surprising and not surprising from NASCAR’s first and one of the biggest races of the season, the 57th annual Daytona 500.

NSCS: Joey Logano Outlasts Green-White-Checkered to Win Daytona 500

Following a restart with 19 laps to go, Joey Logano was able to put himself in position to challenge for the lead in the Daytona 500. He would then take charge of the top lane, bringing it to the front, taking the lead with nine laps to go. The caution would fly five laps later for an incident between Justin Allgaier and Ty Dillon. Logano would then hold off the field in the final charge to the flag, leading the field into turn three as the caution waved for a big wreck on the backstretch.

Ty Dillon Survives Daytona Carnage to Finish Third

Looking to contend for the championship this season in the XFINITY Series, Ty Dillon would start off his season on a strong note by finishing third in the Alert Today Florida 300.

Daytona President Joie Chitwood Takes Responsibility for No SAFER Barrier

Following a crash during the Alert Today Florida 300, Kyle Busch will miss the Daytona 500. The crash saw Busch hit a wall that was not protected by a SAFER barrier.

Kyle Busch To Miss Daytona 500 Due to Leg Injury; Matt Crafton to Fill In

Following a wreck during the NASCAR XFINITY race at Daytona International Speedway, Kyle Busch will miss the Daytona 500.

Ryan Reed Scores First Career Victory in Alert Today Florida 300 at Daytona

Four years ago, Ryan Reed was told that he would not be able to drive a racecar due to being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Tonight, though, he stands in victory lane as a winner at Daytona International Speedway.

Matty’s Picks 2015 – Volume 1 – Daytona

After a one-year sabbatical, Matty's Picks is back for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. I had a great year last year, enjoying a few races from the stands as a fan, but I'm back in action this year on the keyboard and behind the camera lens bringing you my less than expert picks for the races each Sunday.

Tyler Reddick Breaks Through To Win NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona

The Brad Keselowski Racing teammates would pull off the perfect strategy in holding the top two positions all night as they orchestrated restart after restart to have both trucks on the bottom of the track. In the end, it'd be Tyler Reddick capturing his first career Camping World Truck Series victory in his 18th career start.

NASCAR Nightmare: Group Qualifying Is a Bust at Daytona

The Daytona qualifying pole is finished, but both drivers and fans are distraught about a new rule that NASCAR debuted at the race.

2015 Daytona 500 Starting Line-Up

With all of the qualifying complete, here is the starting line-up for the Daytona 500 on Sunday February 22nd.

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