NASCAR Cup Series

Michael McDowell: McDowell ran in third place on the final lap and pounced on the winning opening when Penske teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked battling for the win.

Michael McDowell has established himself as a valuable asset to one of the hardest working organizations in NASCAR and one of the stronger competitors to race at restrictor-plate tracks and road courses.

The Chesterfield, Virginia, native's hopes of winning a third consecutive Daytona 500 title evaporated following a late round of green-flag pit stops.

The Glendale, Arizona, native dodged a multi-car pileup on the final lap to record first Cup career win in the Daytona 500 in an upset fashion.

As NASCAR prepares to kickoff one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota wants to take a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

Team Penske Daytona previews

As racing resumed at Daytona International Speedway following a two-hour plus rain delay Thursday night, there was a definitive sense of urgency in the field for the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona as the clock passed midnight.

Florida native Aric Almirola drove to a convincing victory in the opening Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona qualifying race Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.

The Welcome, North Carolina, native utilized a crossover move to overtake Wallace on the final lap and claim the victory in the second Daytona Duel event.

The Tampa, Florida, native pulled off a side-draft move on Joey Logano on the final lap to claim his first Daytona Speeedweeks victory of his career.