February 18, 2018

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Austin Dillon prevailed in a game of Survivor played at 200 miles per hour, winning the Sunday’s Daytona 500 fiercely and unapologetically after turning race leader Aric Almirola in the third corner of the final lap. Continue reading “Last-lap pass gives Austin Dillon dramatic Daytona 500 victory”

Racing Legends: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Written by Toby Christie

He’s a 15-time most popular driver in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, and he was the face of the sport through the last two decades.
Despite having the weight of the world thrown onto his shoulders after a tragic finish to the 2001 Daytona 500, this driver went on to record 50 NASCAR National Series wins through from 1998 to 2017.

He was fast on the track, but Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s legacy is more than just his race results. His popularity was a combination of his famous last name, a clean driving style, a humble personality and philanthropy.

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SHOW #503 – Guest: Daytona 500 Pole Sitter Alex Bowman, we recap the The Clash, Daytona 500 Qualifying, a special appearance from DW’s grey hair, Toby and Kerry time travel (apparently) plus we get you all set up for the Daytona 500, in our own unique way. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

(Roughly 48:00 mins)

Continue reading “Listen: The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast #503 The 2018 Daytona 500”