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motorsports20 days ago•22 min saved

Daytona 500 start moved up to 1:30 PM ET amid forecast

Due to a weather forecast in the Daytona Beach area, NASCAR moved the Daytona 500 start to 1:30 p.m. ET, one hour earlier than planned. Gates open at 9:00 a.m., the Hard Rock Bet Fanzone at 8:30 a.m., and parking at 6:00 a.m.; pre-race entertainment by Miranda Lambert and a U.S. Air Force flyover remain on schedule. The race kicks off the Cup Series with a purse exceeding $31 million. Kyle Busch will lead from the pole with Chase Briscoe on the front row, and William Byron pursues a record third consecutive Daytona 500 win. FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will broadcast the event.

via Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site|

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sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"Daytona 500: Latest Updates, Rescheduled Start, and Live Results"

The 2024 Daytona 500, NASCAR's most famous race, is set to take place today at Daytona International Speedway after being postponed due to rain. The race features 40 drivers competing for a record-breaking purse of over $28 million, with Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Blaney among the favorites. Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will serve as the grand marshal, and the race can be streamed on FoxSports. The Daytona 500 consists of 200 laps around the 2.5-mile track, with stages broken down into 65, 65, and 70 laps.

via USA TODAY|

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sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough Remembered as Racing Community Mourns"

The racing world mourns the loss of NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough, who passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of three consecutive championships and 83 wins. As the new year begins, the NASCAR community also celebrates, with Natalie Decker getting married and 12-year-old Wyatt Miller, an Earnhardt family member, impressing with a mature interview. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney celebrates his 30th birthday and the countdown to the Daytona 500 begins, with fans and racers alike gearing up for the upcoming season.

via Outkick|

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obituaries2 years ago•1 min saved

"Racing World Mourns the Passing of NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough at 84"

Cale Yarborough, a legendary NASCAR driver and Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 84. Known for winning three consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships and tying for sixth place on the winners' list with 83 victories, Yarborough's legacy includes four Daytona 500 wins. He also gained fame for a televised fistfight with Bobby Allison during the 1979 Daytona 500, which helped popularize NASCAR nationwide. His family reported that he had been battling a rare genetic disorder.

via The New York Times|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"NASCAR Icon Cale Yarborough Passes Away at 84, Leaves Legacy as Three-Time Champion"

NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough, a three-time Cup Series champion and four-time Daytona 500 winner, has passed away at the age of 84. Yarborough was known for his toughness and determination on the track, securing 83 Cup Series wins and making history as the first driver to win three consecutive titles. His career was marked by memorable moments, including a famous altercation at the 1979 Daytona 500. After retiring from driving, he became a car owner and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASCAR Icon Cale Yarborough Passes Away at 84"

Cale Yarborough, a legendary figure in NASCAR with three consecutive Cup Series championships in the 1970s and a total of 83 career wins, has passed away at the age of 84. His illustrious career included four Daytona 500 victories and five Southern 500 wins. Yarborough, known for his fierce competitiveness and skill, was a prominent figure in racing for over four decades, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France expressed deep condolences on behalf of the racing community.

via ESPN|

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