2012 Budweiser Shootout Starting Lineup – Martin Truex Jr. on pole

on February 17, 2012February 17, 2012

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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Jimmie Johnson’s 48 car fails Daytona 500 inspection, Confiscated C-Post parts

on February 17, 2012February 29, 2012

UPDATE: NASCAR HANDS DOWN PENALTIES

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. Any penalties handed down by NASCAR to crew chief Chad Knaus or any other member of the 48 team will be announced after the Daytona 500.

Note: The C-Post is the rear pillar on the car where the shark-fin is connected. Pictured with the Quaker State sticker on it.