Jenna Fryer: NASCAR’s crown jewel event rarely has much of an impact on the Cup Series championship, nor does it guarantee long-term success for its winners.
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Sidelines: Legacy of Dale Earnhardt lives on 20 years after his death
Two decades after NASCAR’s most polarizing driver was killed in Daytona 500 crash, his impact on the sport lingers, Travis Barrett writes.
Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR
Forget the green flag
Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory
Denny Hamlin is trying to become the first driver to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive times
Kyle Larson grateful for second chance in NASCAR after racial slur
Kyle Larson is in Daytona after serving a six-month suspension for his use of a racial slur that nearly cost him his career, and he is appreciative of the opportunity ahead.
Commentary: Maine motorsports wins big in 2020
Facing every imaginable obstacle, auto racing community deserves credit for getting to the finish line, Travis Barrett writes.
Elliott continues road-course dominance, Busch ousted from playoffs
Chase Elliott wins his fourth straight road-course event, while defending Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is eliminated from title contention.
New Oxford Dragway dedicates Friday’s races to Ricky “Fordman” Moody
Moody, a New Vineyard man much admired for maintaining a positive attitude while battling serious health issues, was able to to catch all the action with his family.
Auto racing notebook: Blaney hopes to avoid playoff elimination at Bristol
Ryan Blaney is currently last in the 16-driver field with four drivers getting eliminated from the playoff in Saturday night’s race.
Wallace leaving Richard Petty Motorsports at end of NASCAR season
Bubba Wallace, 26, has raced for the team co-owned by stock-car legend Richard Petty since his Cup Series debut on a part-time basis in 2017.