Trace Adkins
Chris Buescher (17) crosses the finish line ahead of Michael McDowell (34) to win the second of two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
WWE star Big E puts power in the pace car at Daytona 500

Feb. 18, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Chase Elliott leaves his garage as he heads to the track during NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Defending champ McDowell leads Ford's fast start at Daytona

By Dan Gelston Feb. 15, 2022 06:42 PM EST

FILE - Trace Adkins arrives at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Adkins will perform the National Anthem at Sunday’s Daytona 500. (AP Photo/Ed Rode, File)
Trace Adkins to sing national anthem at sold-out Daytona 500

Feb. 15, 2022 11:59 AM EST

FILE - Red Farmer stands in his backyard, Thursday July 6, 2006, in Hueytown, Ala. Farmer will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame during ceremonies in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (Mike Bolton/The Birmingham News via AP, File)
Earnhardt Jr. matches his father as NASCAR Hall of Famer

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 19, 2022 02:32 PM EST