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4 Burning Questions: Who’s the Favorite to Win the Daytona 500?

Nascar Cup Series

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Given the chaotic nature of races at Daytona International Speedway, it is incredibly hard to predict who will turn out victorious. There are several factors at play, and the race can often come down to who was able to survive all the crashes and attrition. That said, there are several drivers to keep an eye on.

Zane Smith Survives Overtime Finish to Win Daytona Truck Series Season Opener

2022 Trucks Daytona Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, burnout (Credit: NKP)

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After surviving the Big One that began on lap 99, Zane Smith took the lead in overtime and held on to win the Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. The win was Smith’s fourth in the Truck Series, his first at Daytona and his first at Front Row Motorsports after joining the …

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Michael McDowell Fastest in Friday Daytona 500 Practice

McDowell

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Michael McDowell picked up his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in his 358th start at last year’s Daytona 500. With a second-place finish in his qualifying race yesterday and the fastest time in final practice Friday (Feb. 18) at 192.68 mph, his Daytona 500 defense is off to a great start. Front Row Motorsports …

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