Cody Ware
Austin Dillon (3) takes the checkered flag to win the second NASCAR Daytona 500 duel qualifying auto race Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 12, 2021 01:38 PM EST

Cody Ware gets ready for a NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race practice session at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Who are you? Tiny NASCAR teams have slim chance at Daytona

By Mark Long Feb. 10, 2021 04:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Kyle Busch climbs in his car for a turn to drive during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Although his bid for a third championship doesn’t begin until the Daytona 500 on Feb. 16, his racing season starts this weekend with a cameo appearance in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Kyle Busch has 2 NASCAR titles and an eye on at least 5 more

Jenna Fryer Jan. 21, 2020 02:56 AM EST

Kyle Busch (18) closely pursues Ryan Blaney (12) just before spinning out in a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Watkins Glen International, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Watkins Glen, New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at The Glen

By John Kekis Aug. 03, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

William Byron (24) brings his car through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

May. 26, 2019 07:26 AM EDT

Aric Almirola (10) leads the pack as he wins Stage 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Chase Elliott wins at Talladega

Apr. 28, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Whitney Dillon, left, kisses her husband, NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) after he captured the pole in qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Apr. 27, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

Joey Logano drives during qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Logano leads pack of Fords to front at Martinsville Speedway

Mar. 23, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Ryan Preece passes through the garage are during practice at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Saturday, March 23. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Mar. 23, 2019 12:26 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick poses for photographers after winning the pole position during qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas

Mar. 01, 2019 08:47 PM EST

Brad Keselowski drives into Victory Lane after winning a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Built Ford Tough: Keselowski shakes off flu to win Atlanta

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 24, 2019 09:36 AM EST

In this Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 photo, car owner Joe Gibbs walks down pit road during qualifying for the Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, , in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
The Latest: Denny Hamlin wins 2nd Daytona 500 in 4 years

Feb. 17, 2019 10:49 AM EST

In these photos taken in February 2019, qualifying drivers and their cars in the starting field for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race are shown at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. They are, from top, Row 1, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Row 2, Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano. (AP Photo)
Drivers competing in the 2019 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2019 12:43 PM EST

Kyle Busch, right, offers up candy provided by his sponsor to his hosts during an interview at NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No female drivers in Daytona 500, but pipeline has potential

By Mark Long Feb. 14, 2019 07:34 PM EST