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What’s in a number? The numerology around Daytona 500 winners

30 different car numbers have visited Victory Lane in NASCAR's biggest race

Motorsport · Feb 12, 2025

Porsche reveals dual fix for hybrid issues at Daytona 24 Hours

Porsche has revealed that it resolved the hybrid issues that blighted the 963 LMDh ahead of its victory in last weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours with a dual fix.

Autosport · Jan 28, 2025

Why Daytona pole is more significant to BMW than just starting at the front

“A little cherry on a big cake.” That’s how Dries Vanthoor described his pole position for the Daytona 24 Hours this weekend. The BMW driver pointed out after he’d secured a first top spot in qualifying for BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh that there’s “still a big thing to happen”.…

Autosport · Jan 25, 2025

Truex aims to make history as he reveals Daytona 500 plans

Martin Truex Jr. will attempt the 67th running of the Daytona 500 in the No. 56 Toyota -- a throwback to his Michael Waltrip Racing days. He will be driving for TRICON Garage in the Truck Series team's Cup debut. Longtime partner Bass Pro Shops will sponsor the effort, Joe Gibbs…

Motorsport · Jan 16, 2025

JR Motorsports is going Cup racing with 2025 Daytona 500 entry

Two legends unite as Dale Jr. partners with American country singer Chris Stapleton, to field an open entry for Justin Allgaier in the Daytona 500.

Motorsport · Jan 15, 2025

Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace denied approval to run Daytona 500

With over 800 starts at the national level, and 197 in Cup, Mike Wallace was looking forward to making an unexpected return to the sport in next month's Daytona 500. But the veteran driver, even with 11 Daytona 500 starts and 16 attempts, was denied a 17th, as confirmed by…

Motorsport · Jan 14, 2025

McLaughlin, van Gisbergen team up for Daytona 24 Hours GTD Pro one-off

Former Supercars rivals Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin will pair up in a one-off IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class entry for the Daytona 24 Hours in January.

Autosport · Dec 12, 2024

Aston Martin announces WEC Hypercar drivers, won't make 2025 Daytona 24

Aston Martin has revealed the first drivers for its 2025 World Endurance Championship campaign at the same time as confirming the Valkyrie AMR-LMH will miss January’s Daytona 24 Hours.

Motorsport · Nov 21, 2024

Aston Martin announces WEC Hypercar drivers and confirms absence from 2025 Daytona 24

Aston Martin has revealed the first drivers for its 2025 World Endurance Championship campaign at the same time as confirming the Valkyrie AMR-LMH will miss January’s Daytona 24 Hours.

Autosport · Nov 21, 2024

Verstappen eager to race Daytona 24 and Le Mans after GTP car run

Max Verstappen wants to try endurance racing, but focuses on F1, citing busy schedule and need for proper preparation.

Motorsport · Nov 21, 2024