Daytona 500

NASCAR kicks off the start of the 2022 season at Daytona International Speedway this week culminating in the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday afternoon. While we got a glimpse of the Next Gen car in the Busch Clash at the L.A. Coliseum, the true test begins this weekend as the regular season begins.

The reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion is scheduled to pilot Kaulig Racing's No. 16 Cup entry for the 64th running of the Great American Race.

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.

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.

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.

The Tucson, Arizona, native earned his second Daytona 500 pole award as Hendrick Motorsports locked up the front row for the 2021 Daytona 500.

NASCAR is back and the season kicks off with the 43rd running of the Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway Tues., Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

The 2010 Daytona 500 champion will be making a one-race return in the Cup Series with Spire Motorsports.