Parker Kligerman takes Truck Series season opener at Daytona

For the fourth time in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career, Parker Kligerman took the No. 75 Henderson Motorsports Chevrolet to Victory Lane, holding off the pack in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Kligerman recently stepped away from full-time racing and will continue to run select races this year in the Truck Series […]

How big is the Daytona 500? LaJoie bet his kids’ college fund on a chance to make the NASCAR race

Corey LaJoie so badly wanted to race in the Daytona 500 that he gambled his children's college fund to secure a seat in “The Great American Race.” LaJoie was let go last season from Spire Motorsports and closed out the year driving the final six races with Rick Ware Racing with no promise of 2025 work. Ware was willing to field a second car at Daytona International Speedway, but it would be a driver who brought the financial funding for the effort. LaJoie, who has welcomed three sons since 2020, grabbed their college fund and turned it over to Ware to make sure another driver wouldn't snag the No. 01 Ford before he could find sponsorship.

It’s goin’ down! Rapper Pitbull severs partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing

Pitbull has ended his partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing. Pitbull is still scheduled to play the concert ahead of Sunday's Daytona 500 as part of the race festivities that include “Captain America” actor Anthony Mackie set to serve as the grand marshal and give the command for drivers to start their engines. “Mr. Worldwide” joined Trackhouse as an ownership partner ahead of the race team's debut in the Cup Series in the 2021 Daytona 500.

William Byron tops Friday practice session at Daytona

In a session shortened by rain, defending Daytona 500 winner William Byron topped the leaderboard in Friday evening’s NASCAR Cup Series practice at Daytona International Speedway. The driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet set a quick time at 194.923 mph. Chase Elliott (194.763 mph), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (194.678 mph), Kyle Busch (194.392 mph) […]