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Stat Sheet: Daytona 500 Madness Strikes Again

Michael McDowell, Ryan Preece, Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, Chase Briscoe crash in Big One at Daytona 500, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

After a relatively tame 190 laps, chaos broke out in the final 22. Again.

Up to Speed: Friends Are Where You Find Them at Daytona

NASCAR Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

In the closing laps of the Daytona 500, those left standing found friends wherever they could, regardless of what was on the nose of the car.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Commercials and Poor Production Hurt Daytona 500 Broadcast

Alex Bowman, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick pack racing, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The Daytona 500 is the biggest NASCAR race of the year. Typically, you want to put your best foot forward. It didn’t seem like that was the case on Sunday.

Stock Car Scoop: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Swoops In, Nabs Daytona 500 Crown

NASCAR Cup Series

#47: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., JTG Daugherty Racing, Kroger/Cottonelle Chevrolet Camaro wins the Daytona 500.

Adam Cheek and Dalton Hopkins break down Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s surprise victory in the 2023 Daytona 500, as well as the late chaos that unfolded.

2023 Daytona 500: 4 Storylines to Watch

NASCAR Cup Series

#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry and #23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, DoorDash Toyota Camry

How will Kyle Busch perform in his first points race with RCR? Which Cup drivers have nothing to lose?

4 Burning Questions: Which Non-Daytona 500 Winner Will Have the Best Performance on Sunday?

NASCAR Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With only seven former winners in the 2023 Daytona 500, it’s the perfect opportunity for a new face to take home glory in the biggest race of the year.

Friday Faceoff: Who Is Under the Most Pressure in 2023?

Kyle Busch

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Our writers ponder who’s on the hot seat, which new driver/team combo will hit it off in 2023 and who will win Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

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