http://www.mail.com/subjects/147172-daytona-500.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/147172-daytona-500.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996346-denny-hamlin-hoping-early-recovery.html HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — If it was up to him, Denny Hamlin's fractured vertebra in his lower back would not cause him to miss any races. "I can get in my car right now and go; I feel like I can get in my car right now and win Martinsville," Hamlin said Wednesday. But he can't race this weekend at Martinsville. He'll be watching from pit road as Mark Mart... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996346-denny-hamlin-hoping-early-recovery.html 2013-04-03T20:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1928984-edwards-ends-long-drought-phoenix.html AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carl Edwards climbed from his car, stood on the door and landed a backflip near the finish line. He then hopped up on the wall in front of the grandstand, grabbed the checkered flag and waded into the crowd, trading high-fives with fans. After a miserable week at Daytona, Edwards had plenty to celebrate. That it came at Phoenix Inte... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:06:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1928984-edwards-ends-long-drought-phoenix.html 2013-03-04T01:06:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1927122-martin-to-start-up-front-phoenix.html AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mark Martin may be getting better with age. Coming off a third-place finish at the Daytona 500, Martin became the second-oldest driver to win a Sprint Cup pole on Friday by earning the top spot at Phoenix International Raceway for the second straight year. "A lot of people describe Mark by saying 'Mark's on it,'"... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:59:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1927122-martin-to-start-up-front-phoenix.html 2013-03-02T16:59:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1926066-patrick-boosted-comments-top-drivers.html AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Danica Patrick was bummed after fading on the last lap of a historic Daytona 500. Some kind words from owner Tony Stewart and race winner Jimmie Johnson picked up her spirits a little. "To have somebody like Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson tell me that on some level I made good decisions out there at the very end was a really nice t... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:24:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1926066-patrick-boosted-comments-top-drivers.html 2013-03-01T23:24:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917558-fans-injured-nascar-race-explore-legal-options.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages. Matt Morgan, the Orlando-based lawyer for the fans, said at a news conference Tuesday than any suit would focus on the... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:36:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917558-fans-injured-nascar-race-explore-legal-options.html 2013-02-26T22:36:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1914022-daytonas-preliminary-tv-rating-up-year.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With Danica Patrick starting from the pole, the Daytona 500's preliminary television ratings were much higher than last year's. Sunday afternoon's race earned a 10.0 overnight rating and 22 share on Fox, the network said Monday. That's up 30 percent from 2012, when rain pushed the event to a Monday night. It was the highest over... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:53:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1914022-daytonas-preliminary-tv-rating-up-year.html 2013-02-25T17:53:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1913498-johnson-top-with-2nd-daytona-500-victory.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500. All the attention went to Danica Patrick and a handful of other drivers. Not that it mattered Sunday, because look who pulled into Victory Lane. Five-time is back. Not that he ever went away. Johnson won his second Daytona 500 o... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:36:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1913498-johnson-top-with-2nd-daytona-500-victory.html 2013-02-25T08:36:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912440-johnson-wins-2nd-daytona-500-patrick-finishes-8th.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson. Patrick made history up front at the Daytona 500 Sunday, only to see Johnson make a late push ahead of her and reclaim his spot at the top of his sport. It was the second Daytona 500 victory for Johnson, a five-time NASCAR champion who first won "The G... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:14:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912440-johnson-wins-2nd-daytona-500-patrick-finishes-8th.html 2013-02-25T01:14:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911446-daytona-500-runs-schedule-day-fans-hurt.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Fans feeling unsafe after the terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway a day earlier were able to change seats for NASCAR's biggest race on Sunday. Workers successfully repaired a section of fence — 54 feet wide and 22 feet high — that was shredded Saturday when Kyle Larson's car went airborne on the final lap of a sec... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:24:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911446-daytona-500-runs-schedule-day-fans-hurt.html 2013-02-24T23:24:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912152-danica-patrick-satisfied-with-daytona-finish.html Danica Patrick turned in the best finish by a woman in the Daytona 500. Still, she's beating herself up a little bit after fading on the final lap. With one lap to go, Patrick was running third behind Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The crowd was going nuts, hoping the pole-sitter could somehow pull out an improbable win. ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912152-danica-patrick-satisfied-with-daytona-finish.html 2013-02-24T22:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912308-patrick-leads-laps-finishes-8th-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick made more history at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. She became the first woman to lead a lap and was the highest female finisher in the famed Daytona 500. She led five laps and finished eighth. Janet Guthrie had the previous best finish for a woman in the Daytona 500 — 11th in 1980. ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:06:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912308-patrick-leads-laps-finishes-8th-daytona-500.html 2013-02-24T22:06:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912124-safety-everyones-mind-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Raymond Gober parked his motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway, climbed off and briefly considered bringing his helmet into the track. "I was about to wear it in, but I knew everyone would be laughing at me," said Gober, a pastor from outside Atlanta. Maybe not. Safety was on everyone's mind before and during the Day... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912124-safety-everyones-mind-daytona-500.html 2013-02-24T19:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912098-danica-missed-early-chance-cup-history.html Danica Patrick made history by becoming the first woman to start from the pole in a NASCAR Cup race. But, in the beginning of the Daytona 500, she failed to pull off another landmark. Choosing the outside spot on the front row, Patrick gave up the lead to Jeff Gordon on the very first lap. Therefore, she missed out on an early chance to become the first f... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:09:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912098-danica-missed-early-chance-cup-history.html 2013-02-24T19:09:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911344-horrifying-crash-daytona-exposes-risks-to-fans.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The risks of racing extend beyond the drivers. Fans can wind up in the danger zone, too. A horrifying crash on the last lap of a race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 30 fans Saturday and provided another stark reminder of what can happen when a car going nearly 200 mph is suddenly launched toward the spectator... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 07:41:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911344-horrifying-crash-daytona-exposes-risks-to-fans.html 2013-02-24T07:41:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911100-daytona-to-work-accident-track.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Not long after a horrific crash caused carnage in the main grandstand of Daytona International Speedway, workers swept in to hurriedly make repairs. Rest assured, NASCAR's biggest race will go on. The green flag is set to drop Sunday for the Daytona 500 less than 24 hours after a last-lap crash injured at least 30 spectators and... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:04:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911100-daytona-to-work-accident-track.html 2013-02-24T06:04:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1910674-montoya-jet-dryer-crash-dismal-2012.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Forgive Juan Pablo Montoya if he doesn't find the fireball jokes very funny. He's just totally over them a year after crashing into a jet dryer during the Daytona 500. The wreck in last year's race caused a raging inferno that stopped the event for two hours, and made Montoya an instant punch-line. "People are dumb enough to thi... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:55:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1910674-montoya-jet-dryer-crash-dismal-2012.html 2013-02-23T19:55:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1910494-earnhardt-tops-final-practice-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Quiet most of Speedweeks, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a little noise Saturday. Earnhardt topped the speed chart for the final practice session before Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500. The 2004 Daytona 500 champion turned the fast lap by averaging 198.592 mph around the 2½ -mile superspeedway. David Gilliland was second, followed ... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:54:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1910494-earnhardt-tops-final-practice-daytona-500.html 2013-02-23T18:54:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1909354-danica-brings-eyes-to-nascar-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star. Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International Speedway. It was the ultimate backstage pass. Patrick dropped to one knee, wrapped her right arm around Ella Gordon's waist and pose... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:39:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1909354-danica-brings-eyes-to-nascar-daytona-500.html 2013-02-23T16:39:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1908702-harvick-sits-fridays-2-daytona-500-practices.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Harvick sat out both Daytona 500 practice sessions on Friday and he wasn't alone. Joining Harvick on the sidelines were 11 other drivers, including Richard Childress Racing teammates Austin Dillon and Paul Menard. Dillon is scheduled to make his Daytona 500 debut. Other notables who sat out Friday were Clint Bowyer, Joey ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:26:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1908702-harvick-sits-fridays-2-daytona-500-practices.html 2013-02-22T19:26:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1906564-harvick-kyle-busch-wins-daytona-500-duels.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in the "Great American Race." Harvick remained perfect through Speedweeks on Thursday by winning the first of two 150-mile Budweiser Duel qualifying races, and the victory has positioned him as... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:12:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1906564-harvick-kyle-busch-wins-daytona-500-duels.html 2013-02-22T00:12:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1898150-danica-patrick-wins-pole-nascars-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick is at her best in the spotlight. Good thing, too, because she's going to be there all week. Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole Sunday, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any race in NASCAR's premier circuit. It's by far the biggest achievement of her stock-car career. She's braced for the attention ... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:07:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1898150-danica-patrick-wins-pole-nascars-daytona-500.html 2013-02-18T08:07:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1897312-harvick-win-speedweeks-opener-daytona.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Harvick thought he could win the debut race of NASCAR's new Gen-6 car, and he had a solid reason for his confidence. "Nobody in the whole field had any clue what was going to happen," he said, "so we felt like we had a good chance." Harvick dominated Saturday night's exhibition Sprint Unlimited, winning the kickoff to Spee... Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:46:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1897312-harvick-win-speedweeks-opener-daytona.html 2013-02-17T04:46:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1895690-opening-practice-daytona-includes-5-car-wreck.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Matt Kenseth triggered a five-car accident in the opening practice for the Sprint Unlimited, the non-points race that kicks off the season. Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin and Juan Pablo Montoya also were involved in the crash. ... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:29:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1895690-opening-practice-daytona-includes-5-car-wreck.html 2013-02-16T00:29:15Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1893142-media-day-features-loose-champ-dating-drivers.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brad Keselowski strolled through the Daytona 500 Club with his cellphone in one hand and a half-empty bottle in the other. Nope, not beer. Not this time. Keselowski was drinking orange juice Thursday at Daytona 500 Media Day, which officially kicked off Speedweeks. Still, the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion was his usual, la... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:50:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1893142-media-day-features-loose-champ-dating-drivers.html 2013-02-14T22:50:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1890272-start-em-up-nascar-season-arrives-with-buzz.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There's a buzz about NASCAR and the season-opening Daytona 500 that has nothing to do with an exploding jet dryer or a well-timed tweet from a driver. The new Gen-6 race car makes its long-awaited debut at Daytona International Speedway, and the success of the 2013 season could depend heavily on its performance. Already, things look... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:12:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1890272-start-em-up-nascar-season-arrives-with-buzz.html 2013-02-13T22:12:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1851090-zac-brown-band-to-perform-daytona-500-concert.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zac Brown hasn't put together the set list for his Daytona 500 kickoff concert next month, but he's got a pretty good idea of how it will go. "It would have to be up-tempo, rockin'," Brown said, "... tryin' to get everybody pumped up for the race." It's a pedal to the metal kind of time for the group over the next month. First up: ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1851090-zac-brown-band-to-perform-daytona-500-concert.html 2013-01-28T14:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1849712-pruett-ties-haywoods-record-ganassi-wins-rolex.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Humbled a year ago when both its cars failed to make the podium, Chip Ganassi Racing returned to the Rolex 24 at Daytona determined to pick up another victory watch. An eyebrow-raising lineup change that involved Juan Pablo Montoya showed just how serious the team was about winning, and it delivered Sunday with its fifth win in ... 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