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Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Daytona 500: How William Byron set new records in Jeff Gordon's old No. 24 Hendrick car
DAYTONA BEACH — As they stepped off the post-race press conference stage with smiles on their faces, William Byron patted Jeff Gordon on the back and murmured something to him. Maybe a 'thank you.' Maybe a wisecrack. Either would've been valid. Byron is a Daytona 500 winner — again. He ripped off a second straight victory in NASCAR's Super Bowl, one that received the green flag a few minutes after 2 p.m. Sunday and didn't see the checkers until after 9:30 p.m. due to rain at Daytona International Speedway. Buy our Daytona 500 book here Most notably, Byron broke a record — Gordon's record — for the youngest multi-time Great American Race champ. The current vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports claimed his second Harley J. Earl Trophy in 1999 at 27 years, six months and 10 days old. Byron's mark: 27 years, two months and 18 days. 'Well, I have a long way to go,' he said. 'What do I need, 93 wins or something (to tie Gordon's career total)?' 'I hope he breaks them all,' Gordon said of his numbers. 'I'm in full support of that.' Sunday wasn't a passing of the torch by any means. Byron has been in Gordon's old No. 24 Hendrick car since 2018. Eight seasons, counting this fresh one, if you can believe it. But it's a continuation. You remember what Gordon did for 24 years in the No. 24 Chevy. Three Daytona 500 victories, four Cup Series titles. And much, much more. When he retired, Chase Elliott hopped into the driver's seat for two seasons and made the playoffs in each. Byron earned the nod in 2018 when Elliott pivoted to his dad's old No. 9. He captured his first win in 2020 at the Daytona summer race. Since then, he's added 13 more, including Sunday. 'You guys have witnessed it and seen it,' Gordon said. 'We talk all the time about how quickly he's risen through the ranks and won races and championships and continues to do it at the elite level in Cup ... 'William is just a great guy and cares a lot about the sport and the team, and so you wish good things for him. I was telling him, 'You must be living right because the seas parted today.'' Indeed they did. Byron began the second and final overtime lap in ninth. Heading into Turn 3, he had worked his way toward the top five and looked to dart to the outside as a last-ditch effort. As he did, a crash ignited at the front of the pack and collected traffic all the way through. For Byron, it happened perfectly, though. He slipped up the outside wall, avoiding the smoke and carnage and rolled right into Victory Lane. The caution flag dropped just after he crossed the stripe. He's the fifth back-to-back winner in race history and the first since Denny Hamlin five years ago. 'Obviously, it worked out in a fortunate way for us, but it's not all luck to win twice in a row,' Byron said. 'It's a lot of teamwork.' Speaking of his team. Byron not only topped Gordon's multi-time winner age mark. He handed Hendrick its 10th Daytona 500 triumph. That's the most of any organization. Last year, Byron elevated Hendrick into a tie with longtime record-owner Petty Enterprises. 'I'm just proud of him,' Gordon said. 'I know the fans that I get to interact with, there was a period of time where they were sad that I was not in (the No. 24 Hendrick machine), and I can see their excitement now that that legacy continues on because of what William and the team are doing.' Make no mistake. Byron felt the pressure of that legacy early on, he said Sunday. He had to adjust. He has. 'Now it's like, OK, we're building our own team,' Byron said. 'We have cool paint schemes. We have awesome sponsors. And it's starting to all come together, and we're really getting a personality to our team.' That personality includes winning at the World Center of Racing. Like it always has for the Hendrick 24. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona 500: William Byron continues Jeff Gordon's Hendrick legacy
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
2025 Daytona 500 live updates: How to watch, odds, lineup for NASCAR opening race
Hear this story NASCAR's most famous race, the Daytona 500, takes center stage on Sunday as Cup Series drivers hit the gas at Daytona International Speedway for the 67th annual race. The iconic race has been won by some of the biggest names in motorsports history, and another driver will look to add his name to the pantheon and lift the Harley J. Earl Trophy in victory lane. Denny Hamlin, who won the "Great American Race" in 2016 and back-to-back in 2019-20, will look to cement his place in NASCAR history on Sunday. Another victory would make the Joe Gibbs Racing driver just the third to win the Daytona 500 at least four times – joining Richard Petty (seven) and Cale Yarborough (four). But Hamlin will face challenges throughout the 41-driver field – which includes seven other former winners – as racers attempt to master the fast speeds and tight packs on the 2.5-mile superspeedway and make the winning move at just the right moment. USA TODAY will provide all the latest updates, highlights and results of Sunday's race. Follow along for all the action: When is the 2025 Daytona 500? The 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The time was moved up one hour from the original 2:30 p.m. start due to weather concerns. What TV channel is the 2025 Daytona 500 on? The 2025 Daytona 500 will be televised nationally on Fox. Will there be a live stream of the 2025 Daytona 500? The 2025 Daytona 500 can be streamed on and the Fox Sports app. For those looking to cut the cord, the race can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Daytona 500 weather forecast as Great American Race start time moved
Daytona 500 weather forecast as Great American Race start time moved Show Caption Hide Caption NASCAR fans share their perfect tailgate beverage What are you drinking when you watch NASCAR? Mackenzie Salmon is at the USA TODAY 301 and she collected an impressive list of beverages from fans in New Hampshire. The 67th annual Daytona 500, known as the "Great American Race," will feature the best drivers in the sport chasing the chance to carve their names on the prestigious Harley J. Earl Trophy. This year's event has undergone a significant change, with the start time being rescheduled to begin one hour earlier. This decision, made by NASCAR in anticipation of possible inclement weather, means that the race, originally set for 2:30 p.m. ET, will now kick off at 1:30 p.m. ET. The aim is to ensure the race is completed before the expected rain arrives at the Daytona International Speedway. Here's the weather forecast leading up to the race, as the drivers prepare to rev their engines. More: Daytona Duel highlights, results: Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric win qualifying races What is the weather forecast at the Daytona 500? According to the Weather Channel, the weather at the race's start will be 79 degrees and mostly cloudy. With a humidity level of 64% and wind speeds of 12 mph, it will feel more like 82 degrees. How to watch Daytona 500 2025: Time, TV channel, streaming The 2025 Daytona 500 will be broadcast on Fox. Streaming options include Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers, or or the Fox Sports app. Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 Sunday, Feb. 16 Time: 1:30 p.m. ET 1:30 p.m. ET TV : Fox : Fox Stream: Fubo (free trial), and the Fox Sports app Fubo (free trial), and the Fox Sports app Where: Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Florida) Watch the Daytona 500 on Fubo (free trial) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Daytona 500: Odds, TV, how to watch NASCAR race Sunday
Hear this story The Daytona 500 is just one day away, with NASCAR kicking its season off at the hallowed Daytona International Speedway. Drivers such as Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and Joey Logano (a past winner) are among the favorites to start the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series off with a win. William Byron won the 2024 edition, while Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Michael McDowell, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are all former Daytona 500 champions in this year's field. The list of contenders to claim the Harley J. Earl Trophy is long, but any race at a superspeedway is notoriously tough to predict. With tricky weather in the forecast and a long history of crashes springing chaos on the race, anyone that wins this year's Daytona 500 is going to need to be on top of their game. Here's what to know about Daytona 500 odds, potential winners, and how to watch the race: Daytona 500 2025: NASCAR odds Blaney, Logano, Brad Keselowski and Busch are currently the joint favorites to win the Daytona 500, according to BetMGM. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering betting promos in 2024. Odds as of afternoon of Friday, Feb. 14. Ryan Blaney: +1200 Kyle Busch: +1200 Joey Logano: +1300 Brad Keselowski: +1400 Denny Hamlin: +1400 Kyle Larson: +1600 William Byron: +1800 Chase Elliott: +1800 Chris Buescher: +2000 Austin Cindric: +2000 Bubba Wallace +2200 Christopher Bell +2200 Chase Briscoe +2500 Todd Gilliland +2500 Daytona 500 predictions: Who will win NASCAR race? USA TODAY: Look for Logano to come out on top Ellen J. Horrow writes: "It's hard to bet against Joey Logano, who comes into Daytona with a ton of momentum. The reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, who captured his third career title in November in the championship race at Phoenix Raceway, brings both experience and speed to Sunday's race. The Team Penske driver, who finished fourth in Wednesday's pole qualifying and fifth in Daytona Duel No. 2 Thursday night, is one of the best superspeedway racers and knows how to maneuver in the pack racing at Daytona International Speedway. While it's been 10 years since he captured his lone Daytona 500 victory, Logano finished second in 2023 and fourth in both 2018 and 2019." Daytona Beach News-Journal: History favors Hamlin, Blaney Ken Willis writes: "Denny Hamlin: For now, you simply play the odds. Of the 40 or 41 drivers who suit up Sunday, Denny is the only three-time winner." Chris Vinel writes: "Ryan Blaney: He simply feels like a guy who's going to win one of these — maybe sooner rather than later. He's twice finished as the Daytona 500 runner-up (2017, 2020) and five times cracked the top 10." The Athletic: Bell, Blaney could take checkered flag Jeff Gluck writes: "Christopher in four of his first six Daytona races. Since then, he has gone third-16th-third-third. He told us this week it's simply his luck that has turned around at this place rather than doing something much different than before. ... With a record 11 Toyotas in the race, there should be a better chance for one of them to break through this year, even if a bunch get swept up in a wreck. And I'll take Bell to do it." Jordan Bianchi writes: "Ryan Blaney is one of the best on superspeedways, and while he's come close to winning the Daytona 500 on multiple occasions, he hasn't yet. This changes on Sunday." How to watch Daytona 500 2025: Time, TV channel, streaming The 2025 Daytona 500 will be broadcast on Fox. Streaming options include Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers, or or the Fox Sports app. NOTE: The start time was moved up one hour to 1:30 p.m. ET due to weather forecast. Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 Sunday, Feb. 16 Time: 1:30 p.m. ET 1:30 p.m. ET TV : Fox : Fox Stream: Fubo (free trial), and the Fox Sports app Fubo (free trial), and the Fox Sports app Where: Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Florida) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Every Daytona 500 champion in NASCAR history (2025 edition)
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022 and has been updated. The Daytona 500 is one of the NASCAR Cup Series' crown-jewel races. It's the crown jewel of crown jewels and by far, the biggest race of the NASCAR schedule. It also opens the 36-race season every year at Daytona International Speedway. Drivers would do just about anything to take NASCAR's most coveted checkered flag, and it has and continues to elude many of the sport's best competitors. DAYTONA 500: Why NASCAR's Daytona track has its own massive lake Winning the Daytona 500 can be a career- and life-changing moment, securing a driver's permanent place in NASCAR history and hoisting the massive Harley J. Earl Trophy. So here's a look back at every Daytona 500 winner since the first race in 1959.
