The Daytona 500, NASCAR’s crown jewel event, has always been about the thrill of competition. This year, though, the chatter isn’t just about the drivers battling for glory—it’s also about ...

The NASCAR star, who adds a slew of dirt-track racing to his yearly schedule, cashed in on his "hobby" Friday night, west of Daytona Beach in Barberville, holding off his current dirt rival to ...

There are nine cars without charters that have announced plans to enter the event. Four will make the field. Helio Castroneves is guaranteed a Daytona 500 starting spot through a new rule. NASCAR ...