Castroneves to use “world-class driver” provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
1 month, 1 week ago

Castroneves to use “world-class driver” provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. I’m excited to see him here and debut this car in the Daytona 500 and JR Motorsports in the Daytona 500.” Austin Cindric in a Ford for Team Penske won the second qualifying race after NASCAR ruled he was ahead of Erik Jones when the caution came out on the final lap. And I love it.” The provisional has been controversial in that seven-time NASCAR champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson and 2017 NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. didn’t understand why they weren’t considered as the designated “world-class driver.” It’s because the rule was written into the new charter agreements that teams signed in September and neither Johnson or Truex were aware it existed until after it was formally announced. Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is like no other race in that only the front row is set in time trials — Chase Briscoe for Joe Gibbs Racing won the pole and will start alongside Cindric of Team Penske — plus the two fastest drivers from the nine “open” entries claim a spot.

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William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
1 month, 1 week ago

William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repeat victory in sight. “It’s an amazing race, and obviously a lot of crazy racing out there tonight and just a lot of pushing and shoving.” The 27-year-old …

Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves gets a crash course in stock cars at Daytona
1 month, 1 week ago

Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves gets a crash course in stock cars at Daytona

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves got a crash course — literally — in stock-car racing at Daytona International Speedway. “Now, let’s go for the Indy 500.” Castroneves made the Daytona 500 under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. He landed a NASCAR ride as part of Trackhouse’s …

Daytona 500 Chaos: William Byron dodges crashes to claim second straight victory
1 month, 1 week ago

Daytona 500 Chaos: William Byron dodges crashes to claim second straight victory

India Today  

William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a series of late-race wrecks that eliminated multiple contenders and secured the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s victory Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway. US President Donald Trump was set to watch the remainder of the race in Florida after earlier leading drivers on two laps around the track in his …

Final Daytona 500 practice is paced by Keselowski as Fords dominate session 17 drivers skipped
1 month, 1 week ago

Final Daytona 500 practice is paced by Keselowski as Fords dominate session 17 drivers skipped

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ford led the final Daytona 500 practice with Brad Keselowski pacing the field as he attempts to snap a 15-year winless drought Sunday in “The Great American Race.” Keselowski has long struggled at Daytona International Speedway, where he’s typically a contender but gets caught in the carnage that is common. The field is jam-packed at 41 …

Truex welcomes another shot at the Daytona 500, this one in the No. 56 his late father drove
1 month, 1 week ago

Truex welcomes another shot at the Daytona 500, this one in the No. 56 his late father drove

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — When Martin Truex Jr. started discussing a deal to compete in the Daytona 500, he had a unique request: Could he drive the No. A day after Truex formally announced his entry into “The Great American Race,” his father died unexpectantly at age 66. But he came close in 2016, coming up inches short of Denny …

Here’s a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
1 month, 1 week ago

Here’s a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500

Associated Press  

Follow live updates on the 2025 Daytona 500. So much has changed since then, in technology and terminology, and there’s plenty to catch up on ahead of Sunday’s edition — the 67th running of “The Great American Race.” NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is here and so is four-time Indianapolis 500 champion and “Dancing With The Stars” winner Helio …

Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?
1 month, 1 week ago

Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The vision of his true NASCAR future crystalized for Jimmie Johnson at last year’s season finale. “As far as he’s concerned, in his first year with us last year, we didn’t have our act together in our obligation to John Hunter,” Johnson said. Johnson, a member of the 2024 class, skipped NASCAR’s Hall of Fame ceremony …

Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Chase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR’s “Great American Race.” It is the first Daytona 500 pole for Briscoe, who moved to Joe Gibbs Racing this season when Stewart-Haas Racing closed at the end of 2024. Can’t thank Coach Gibbs enough, the entire …

Bubba Wallace grabs first Daytona 500 qualifying win in tight finish: ‘Really special’
1 month, 1 week ago

Bubba Wallace grabs first Daytona 500 qualifying win in tight finish: ‘Really special’

New York Times  

Bubba Wallace asserted himself as one of the favorites to win Sunday’s Daytona 500 after taking the victory Thursday night in his qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway, which sets the starting lineup for NASCAR’s marquee race. All in all a good night for the team.” The win puts Wallace in the third starting spot behind Chase Briscoe and Austin …

Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR’s opening practice for the Daytona 500
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1 month, 1 week ago

Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR’s opening practice for the Daytona 500

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in Wednesday’s opening practice for the Daytona 500. The 50-minute morning session was the only scheduled on-track time before qualifying Wednesday night, when the front row will be set for “The Great American Race.” Hamlin, a three-time …

Chase Briscoe secures first pole in JGR debut at Daytona 500 qualifying
1 month, 1 week ago

Chase Briscoe secures first pole in JGR debut at Daytona 500 qualifying

New York Times  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe made an impactful debut in his first qualifying attempt with his new team, posting the fastest lap during Wednesday night’s session to win the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500. Signed by JGR to replace the retiring Martin Truex Jr., Briscoe was the team’s first choice to fill the seat vacated by …

NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500
1 month, 1 week ago

NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500, and, should the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner use the provisional, it would make for the largest field in a decade. Three-time Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin winner said the rule “reeks of desperation” by NASCAR, calling it …

NASCAR’s new ‘world-class driver’ rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever
1 month, 1 week ago

NASCAR’s new ‘world-class driver’ rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unusual — and complicated — qualifying format. Although Castroneves is driving for an open team, the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner is locked into the field through a new rule that allows NASCAR to invite a “world-class driver” to each event. So he will try to qualify his way in, and …

NASCAR heads into 2025 with plenty of storylines, none bigger than a lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR heads into 2025 with plenty of storylines, none bigger than a lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has no shortage of storylines headed into its 76th season and the biggest one is the federal court showdown between the stock car series and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Jordan’s 23XI Cup Series team that he co-owns with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin didn’t like the terms of the take-it-or-leave-it charter offer …

JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton
2 months, 1 week ago

JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will attempt to make its Cup Series debut in the Daytona 500 with a champion driver and a partnership with a Grammy Award-winning artist. JR Motorsports has entered reigning Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier into next month’s season-opening “Great American Race” in a Chevrolet Allgaier will …

NASCAR team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. entering Justin Allgaier in Daytona 500
2 months, 1 week ago

NASCAR team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. entering Justin Allgaier in Daytona 500

New York Times  

The NASCAR team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports, will attempt to make its Cup Series debut in next month’s season-opening Daytona 500, the team announced Wednesday. Co-owned by Earnhardt, his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and Cup team owner Rick Hendrick, JRM is a powerhouse in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series. While racing in Cup is a new foray for …

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and open spot for elite drivers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and open spot for elite drivers

The Hindu  

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves was guaranteed a spot in the field under a new provision that earmarks a starting position for what NASCAR called “world-class drivers” who enter a Cup Series race. If he failed to do either, …

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves is guaranteed a spot in the field under a new provision that earmarks a starting position for what NASCAR called “world-class drivers” who …

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing. Castroneves, one of the most popular drivers in IndyCar history, has been trying for two years to get a Daytona 500 seat and finally landed one Monday as part of Trackhouse’s “Project 91” designed to give …

Intriguing Indianapolis 500 storylines captivate Row 7 lineup with Andretti, Castroneves and Dixon
10 months ago

Intriguing Indianapolis 500 storylines captivate Row 7 lineup with Andretti, Castroneves and Dixon

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Team Penske’s front row sweep and Kyle Larson’s Memorial Day weekend double chase, naturally, stole the attention all week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “Hopefully the row doesn’t take each other out, that would be interesting,” Dixon joked Thursday as he chases a record-tying seventh career series crown to match A.J. “I think the car has a lot of …

Busch, Bowyer, Harvick, Helio to all race SRX this summer
2 years, 2 months ago

Busch, Bowyer, Harvick, Helio to all race SRX this summer

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick will all make their debuts this season in Tony Stewart’s summer all-star series, while four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves confirmed Wednesday he’ll return for a third season. “I’ve been working with everyone at SRX trying to get one of their races on my schedule the last couple seasons and …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Illinois; IndyCar to Detroit
2 years, 9 months ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Illinois; IndyCar to Detroit

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Enjoy Illinois 300 Site: Madison, Illinois. Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 11 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m.. Track: World Wide Technology Raceway. Last race: Denny Hamlin outraced Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in overtime to win the Coca-Cola 600 for his second victory of the season and 48th of his career. …

Column: Herta’s profile elevated as he rolls into Indy 500
2 years, 10 months ago

Column: Herta’s profile elevated as he rolls into Indy 500

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The stage now belongs to Colton Herta, the young American driver who through both patience and persistence has forced his way into international conversations. Now it’s time for the main event, the Indianapolis 500, a race that really could fast-track Herta’s hopes of landing an F1 seat. As Herta tries to leapfrog Dalton Sargeant and Jak Crawford as …

Castroneves back at St. Pete as a driver seeking another win
3 years ago

Castroneves back at St. Pete as a driver seeking another win

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Helio Castroneves climbed the fence three times in 12 starts on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg and it is one of his favorite events on the IndyCar schedule. Phased out of IndyCar after the 2017 season to help launch Team Penske’s sports car program, Castroneves didn’t exactly exit the series on his own terms. When …

COLUMN: Another win for NASCAR with drama-free Daytona 500
3 years, 1 month ago

COLUMN: Another win for NASCAR with drama-free Daytona 500

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jim France was ecstatic in the garage before the Daytona 500. The race marked a return to normalcy for NASCAR, which found flexibility during the pandemic that helped America’s top motorsports series navigate its way through two turbulent years. “All of the new fans that we had at the Coliseum, and certainly selling this place out …

Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday
3 years, 1 month ago

Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for his drivers: Do Not Wreck Each Other. His orders were followed Sunday night when Austin Cindric worked with teammate Ryan Blaney over the closing laps to win the Daytona 500 as a celebration of Penske’s 85th birthday. “We’ve had the chance in our family to experience …

Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske's 85th birthday
3 years, 1 month ago

Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske's 85th birthday

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Austin Cindric drove his …

NASCAR revs up at Daytona with new car, new teams, new look
3 years, 1 month ago

NASCAR revs up at Daytona with new car, new teams, new look

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brad Keselowski knew his father was losing his battle with cancer when he promised him he’d win last year’s Daytona 500. “It’s bittersweet that it didn’t happen while he was still alive.” Bob Keselowski died in December, and his son is back at Daytona International Speedway still trying to fulfill his promise. The rebranded RFK Racing …

Castroneves tops Motorsports Hall of Fame of America class
3 years, 7 months ago

Castroneves tops Motorsports Hall of Fame of America class

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves celebrated his record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in May. For me that keeps me right there on the edge and the competition in the IndyCar Series, it’s so competitive that if you sneeze, you lose a tenth.” Castroneves, the open-wheel selection, will be joined by longtime NASCAR owner Jack Roush, Pete Brock from sports cars, Dick …

Indy 500 winner Castroneves pumped for return at Nashville
3 years, 7 months ago

Indy 500 winner Castroneves pumped for return at Nashville

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Helio Castroneves exhausted himself sprinting down Indianapolis Motor Speedway in celebration and then tacked on another -- a fourth at Indy! “It’s not like this guy woke up drunk the next day and had no idea or did something crazy like that.” If he wants to try something really crazy, he could scale the 72 cables that …

Drive for 5: Castroneves to chase 5th Indy 500 with MSR
3 years, 8 months ago

Drive for 5: Castroneves to chase 5th Indy 500 with MSR

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves will race for a record fifth Indianapolis 500 in 2022 with Meyer Shank Racing. Castroneves, who won his record-tying fourth Indy 500 in May, has agreed to a full season ride with Meyer Shank. “I am thrilled to get the chance to go for a fifth Indianapolis 500 win, and so excited to fight for the …

Castroneves happily joins elite club of 4-time Indy winners
3 years, 8 months ago

Castroneves happily joins elite club of 4-time Indy winners

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves is taking his sweet time getting his mind around the spoils of winning his fourth Indianapolis 500. Roger Penske, the motorsports titan who earned nearly half his record 18 Indy 500 wins with Unser, Mears and Castroneves in particular, also praised Castroneves even though win No. I couldn’t be prouder.” Foyt, Mears and Unser reflected on …

Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time
3 years, 9 months ago

Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 was meant to mark the return of some sort of normalcy, at least for the marquee sporting events that Americans find so meaningful. I want to see it.’ That’s what probably made me thank all of them because they made this place special.” Almost every member of Team Penske rushed out to meet Castroneves, including …

Helio Castroneves joins exclusive club with his fourth Indianapolis 500 triumph
3 years, 9 months ago

Helio Castroneves joins exclusive club with his fourth Indianapolis 500 triumph

LA Times  

Helio Castroneves pours milk on his head after winning the Indianapolis 500 for the fourth time on Sunday. At long last, Helio Castroneves joined the exclusive club of four-time Indianapolis 500 winners on Sunday. Helio Castroneves climbs the safety fence along the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Helio Castroneves celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 on …

Castroneves follows new path in return to Indianapolis
4 years, 5 months ago

Castroneves follows new path in return to Indianapolis

The Independent  

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Joe Gibbs’ unique place among NASCAR team owners fueled by his work ethic
5 years, 1 month ago

Joe Gibbs’ unique place among NASCAR team owners fueled by his work ethic

LA Times  

Few in professional sports have had a second career like Joe Gibbs. “I don’t know how you can go through things like that,” Gibbs said. It doesn’t matter what time of day, I always feel like he’s there.” Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, right, with fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott, left, and Jerry Rice, who were …

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