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dale_earnhardtjr_2014_daytonaOn Sunday night, when Dale Earnhardt Jr. crossed the finish line first in the 56th running of the Daytona 500 after more than a six-hour rain delay, fans everywhere celebrated. Backing up a promise he made earlier, Earnhardt joined Twitter and, more importantly, became the first driver to all but throw his name in for a spot in the reformatted Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Earnhardt held off Denny Hamlin as the field approached the checkers before a wreck ended the race under caution. The victory was Earnhardt’s second in the season opener and his 20th overall.

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The Final Lap Weekly Podcast LogoSHOW #295 – Guest: Joey Logano – We recap the 2013 Daytona 500….or is it the 2014 Daytona 500? Dale Jr. is finally on Twitter, Dale Jr. gets a WINNER sticker, 28,000 hot dogs, Cup Point standings, Fantasy NASCAR, and full Phoenix Preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie Continue reading “The Final Lap Weekly #295 NASCAR Podcast – Joey Logano / Phoenix Preview”

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NASCAR Statement (Feb. 26, 2014):

We are pleased with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s veto of SB1062. NASCAR actively strives to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the motorsports industry. NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, gender, national origin, age, color, disability, religion, or other factors which deny the essential humanity of all people.

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The revamped knock-out qualifying format will make its inaugural appearance in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Sunday’s race in Phoenix. As long as the weather permits, two of NASCAR’s national series will complete qualifying for the first time under the new format. Last week at Daytona, the NASCAR industry excitedly awaited the arrival of knock-out qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, but rain cut short NNS qualifying and completely cancelled the truck series session. Qualifying for the Daytona 500 did not change from years past.

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Last month, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France announced that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series would change its championship format to put an increased emphasis on winning each and every week. Along with the spoils of victory – including a likely spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – the winning driver / team will receive a WINNER decal to display on their car. Continue reading “NASCAR Sprint Cup Series WINNER Decals New for 2014”