NASCAR announced that Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car for the Daytona 500 has failed opening day inspection on Friday. Officials announced that unapproved modifications to the C-Post on the car were discovered. The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday.
Note: The C-Post is the rear pillar on the car where the shark-fin is connected. Pictured at thefinallap.com with the Quaker State sticker on it.
1 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 46.216 194.738
2 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 46.371 194.087
3 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet 46.385 194.028
4 9 Marcos Ambrose Stanley Ford 46.392 193.999
5 13 Casey Mears GEICO Ford 46.429 193.844
6 24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet 46.439 193.803
7 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 46.472 193.665
8 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.(i) Ford EcoBoost Ford 46.472 193.665
9 21 ^ Trevor Bayne(i) Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford 46.484 193.615
10 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 46.486 193.607
11 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Toyota 46.511 193.503
12 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Chevrolet 46.524 193.449
13 43 Aric Almirola Smithfield Helping Hungry Homes Ford 46.540 193.382
14 27 Paul Menard Menards/Peak Chevrolet 46.542 193.374
15 34 David Ragan Scorpion Truck Bedliners Ford 46.572 193.249
2012 Pole Winners, Past Event Winners Will Make Field
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2012) – NASCAR today released the eligibility requirements for the 2013 Shootout at Daytona, an announcement that signals a return to the fan-favorite preseason event’s roots.
Next season’s field will consist of 2012 Coors Light Pole winners and past Shootout winners who have attempted to qualify for at least one race during the 2012 season.
Martin Truex Jr. to Start First In Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2012) —– Martin Truex Jr. will lead the 25-car field to the green flag in the 34th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Truex secured the top starting position through the random selection process that took place Friday night at the SPEED Stage.
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The starting lineup was determined at the annual Budweiser Shootout Draw Party during which the participating drivers selected a Budweiser bottle featuring a number behind the Budweiser label. The number serves as the driver’s starting position.
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NASCAR announced that Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car for the Daytona 500 has failed opening day inspection on Friday. Officials announced that unapproved modifications to the C-Post on the car were discovered. The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday.
1 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 46.216 194.738
2012 Pole Winners, Past Event Winners Will Make Field
Martin Truex Jr. to Start First In Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
