SM Staff

When it was first announced that IZOD IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick would be officially making her debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for the 2010 season, the internet exploded with blogs pertaining to what type of impact she would have on the sport.

While the snow and ice and artic temperatures blanket most of the country, the heat is just beginning to find it's way home to Daytona. Like birds migrating back after the winter. The power, and the roar of racing engines combined with the heart and determination of champion thoroughbreds is returning to Daytona.

Following a year where NASCAR's integrity came into question with multiple issues, they find themselves in a middle of yet another lawsuit.

While Venturini Motorsports took top honors in the single-car runs, Grant Enfinger's team took top honors in drafting.

Teammate Hal Martin made of had the quickest time for Thursday morning's session, however Kyle Fowler holds serve of being the quickest car on the property for single car runs.

NASCAR announced that the eligibility criteria for the 2011 Budweiser Shootout would be expanded.

Kyle Fowler led the speed charts following day one and after the morning session day two, Fowler was still on top of the standings.

Eighteen-year old rookie Chris Buescher drove the Roulo Brothers Racing Ford, marked with an orange No. 17, to a lap of 49.315 seconds (182.5 mph) in the opening session to top the charts.

Last week, Brad Keselowski tweeted, "Needed a good laugh tonight after being ruled ineligible for both shootout and NW championship in one loooong week.

It’s hard to try and promise fans that they need to watch this season because it’s going to be bigger and better than years past.