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At-track photos: Daytona July 2018

By | Published: July 5, 2018 121

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There is no such thing as too much confetti for your first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win.

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Erik Jones performs a burnout on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway.

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You know it's a good burnout when there's so much smoke, you can barely see.

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Confettied.

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It might be his first Monster Energy Series win, but Erik Jones knows how to celebrate.

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Erik Jones and Martin Truex Jr., side-by-side for the checkered flag.

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Erik Jones' No. 20 Toyota takes the checkered flag.

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The 'after' of one of the final wrecks involving Clint Bowyer.

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'The Big One' struck on Lap 53 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, collecting 25 cars. Watch the pileup unfold in the following photos.

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Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and Daniel Suarez were among the cars that sustained too much damage to continue.

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Two more contenders -- Kyle Busch and William Byron -- were eliminated when they wrecked on Lap 64.

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William Byron careens across the track after making contact with Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota.

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William Byron collides with Jamie McMurray, ending the day for the No. 24 Chevrolet.

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The cars of Aric Almirola and Michael McDowell are so torn up that a tire is trying to escape the carnage.

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Aric Almirola, Alex Bowman, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Ross Chastain couldn't avoid the wreckfest.

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That's Joey Gase, Michael McDowell and Aric Almirola in this wreck.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. collides with Kyle Larson late in the race.

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Kyle Larson apparently suffered a cut tire, causing his spin.

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The sun setting at Daytona is pretty spectacular.

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That's a stunner, Daytona.

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Denny Hamlin participates in disaster response training during a Team Rubicon Training Event at Daytona.

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Hamlin, along with No. 11 crew members and FedEx team member volunteers, took part in the training session.

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Through FexEx Cares global giving initiative, FexEx has pledged to give $200 million to more than 200 worldwide communities by 2020.

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It's the dog days of summer in the Daytona International Speedway infield prior to the start of the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

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The Fourth of July might have been a few days ago, but USA pride is still strong at Daytona.

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Bubba Wallace waves to fans before the start of the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

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A flyover and the American flag are a perfect pairing for three days after the Fourth of July.

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Smile, Jimmie!

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. laughs with team owner Jack Roush -- probably about 1776 and post-race interviews of years past.

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It's easy to smile that big during interviews when you're starting on the pole at Daytona.

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Erik Jones sporting that party in the back.

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Ryan Blaney is always happy to mingle with fans.

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Brad Keselowski poses with his two biggest fans -- daughter Scarlett and wife Paige.

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Alex Bowman climbs in for the Coke Zero 400.

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Clint Bowyer's car looks strong at Daytona this weekend.

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Daniel Suarez is a man of the people in Daytona.

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William Byron doesn't look one bit worried about the high banks of Daytona.

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Chase Elliott makes time for the little guys before hopping in his car at Daytona.

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There's your pole sitter's car, the No. 9 Chevrolet of Chase Elliott.

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Martin Truex Jr. signing for the fans.

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Is that Clark Kent next to Ryan Blaney's No. 12 Ford?

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Brad Keselowski and boss Roger Penske mingle prior to the start of the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

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Hendrick Motorsports drivers Alex Bowman, Jimmie Johnson, William Byron and Chase Elliott help unveil the new cover of NASCAR Heat 3.

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Contact between Austin Cindric and Matt Tifft triggered a 17-car accident at Lap 81 of Friday's Xfinity race at Daytona. See photos from the incident as it unfolded.

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With three laps to go in regulation, a second 'Big One' unfolded, involving Ryan Reed and Cole Custer among others. See that incident as it occurred, in photos.

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Josh Williams and Ryan Reed were both caught up in the late-race incident.

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Sparks and smoke for Garrett Smithley after an incident.

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The aftermath of 'The Big One' for the No. 93.

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Kyle Larson earns his third Xfinity Series win of the year at Daytona.

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Larson celebrates on his car after taking the checkered flag in the thrilling final laps.

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Nothing like winning at the World Center of Racing.

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Three-wide. That's Daytona!

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Chase Elliott is contemplative before winning the Busch Pole Award.

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A meeting of Hendrick Motorsports minds: Alex Bowman, Jimmie Johnson and William Byron discuss strategy for qualifying.

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Chase Elliott holds the Busch Pole Award banner at Daytona International Speedway.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, talks with team owner, Richard Childress, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Kickin' Ranch Ford, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 14 Rush Truck Centers Ford, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Cares Toyota, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, talks with Brendan Gaughan, driver of the No. 62 Beard Oil Distributing/South Point Hotel & Casino, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman make for an intimidating crew walking down the grid.

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Chase Elliott (R), driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet, speaks with his crew chief Alan Gustafson on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Daniel Suarez was still smiling, despite tweeting that he will have to start from the rear for Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 because his No. 19 Toyota needs adjustments.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, talks with Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 buyatoyota.com Toyota, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Jimmie Johnson walks along the grid prior to Friday's Busch Pole Qualifying at Daytona.

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Dark clouds roll in at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

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Rain, rain, go away, says Chase Elliott.

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The defending Coke Zero Sugar 400 winner heads back to the garage as the rain falls.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 BodyArmor Ford, talks with Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota, during practice.

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We can never get enough Clint Bowyer, and neither can the fans.

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Love the red, white and blue.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands by his car during practice.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, practice for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

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Reigning champs.

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Brad Keselowski gets ready to strap into the No. 2 Team Penske Ford.

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Bubba Wallace's ride for NASCAR's patriotic summer class at Daytona.

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Clint Bowyer climbs into the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford for opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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Whatcha thinking about, Alex Bowman?

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America. 1776. Can Ricky Stenhouse Jr. be the champ once again at Daytona?

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It might be hot in Daytona, but Jamie McMurray always stays cool.

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#di9

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Daniel Suarez is staying cool during a hot weekend in Daytona Beach.

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Ryan Newman (left) and Jamie McMurray (right) share a fun moment in the Daytona garage prior to the start of Thursday's practice.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 43 U.S. Air Force Chevrolet, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday.

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Martin Truex Jr. gets ready to practice at Daytona.

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Celebrating America at Daytona.

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Alex Bowman heads out for practice in the No. 88 as Joey Logano flashes past on the race track.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 BodyArmor Ford, gets into his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday.

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Ty Dillon's patriotic No. 13 Chevrolet looks good as the American flags fly above.

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That orange is sharp on Chase Elliott's No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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Aric Almirola is looking to bring home the bacon this weekend.

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Denny Hamlin's FedEx Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota has a twist on the patriotic look.

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A master atop the No. 48 hauler.

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Erik Jones is focused on achieving that first win.

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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Comcast/NBC Universal Salute to Service Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Breyers 2-in-1 Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Coca-Cola Firecracker 250.

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Ryan Reed, driver of the No. 16 Drive Down A1C Lilly Diabetes Ford, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 at Daytona.