DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Advent Health Chevrolet, William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light #PIT4BUSCH Ford, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Symbicort/Rig Up Chevrolet, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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At-track photos: Daytona opening weekend

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Tough look for Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 car after the Busch Clash wrecks.

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Team members work on Kurt Busch's damaged car.

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Chase Elliott's No. 9 car in rough shape following the wrecks.

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Brad Keselowski's No. 2 car after the wreck with teammate Joey Logano and Kyle Busch.

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Kevin Harvick's No. 4 in rough shape after the Busch Clash late wrecks.

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Multiple cars are involved in one of the late wrecks in the Busch Clash.

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The wreck aftermath of Kyle Busch's No. 18 car.

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Aric Almirola's No. 10 was also involved in the wrecks.

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Ryan Blaney's No. 12 after the wrecks.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: A majority of the drivers in the field are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A majority of the drivers in the field are involved in an on-track incident late in the race.

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Another lap, another wreck. This is just one of four of the crashes in the last laps of the Busch Clash.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones survives four crashes to win the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones celebrates in Victory Lane.

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A closer look at the Busch Clash-winning car, the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

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Austin Dillon was the Busch Clash runner-up at Daytona International Speedway.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney pits with a damaged car during the Busch Clash.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Valvoline Chevrolet, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman sits in his car during qualifying at Daytona.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, walks with team owner, Joe Gibbs during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones with team owner, Joe Gibbs during qualifying for the Busch Clash at Daytona.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pros Shops Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. looks on during qualifying for the Daytona 500.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney awaiting his turn during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson keeping his cool before the Busch Clash.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, stand on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin stand on the grid during qualifying for the Daytona 500.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch during qualifying for the Daytona 500.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, and Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Valvoline Chevrolet, pose with the front row awards following qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Stenhouse Jr. posted the quickest lap during qualifying and will lead the field to the green flag. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Alex Bowman pose with the front-row awards following qualifying for the Daytona 500. Stenhouse Jr. posted the quickest lap during qualifying and will lead the field to the green flag.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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With a speed of 194.582 mph, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned the Busch Pole Award for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 16.

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A closer look inside Kyle Larson's car at Daytona International Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney lookin' bright in the Daytona sun.

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Joey Logano speaks with Team Penske team members in the garage at Daytona International Speedway.

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William Byron is focused and ready to go before the second Daytona 500 practice.

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Brad Keselowski and the No. 2 Team Penske crew worked feverishly to repair right-side damage after Keselowski hit a fence post exiting the garage.

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A closer look at the heavy damage on the No. 2 Ford Mustang of Keselowski

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 United States Air Force Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 08, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace stands in the garage at Daytona International Speedway.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 08, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson in the garage prior to the second Daytona 500 practice.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Mobil 1 Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 08, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer looks on before the second practice for the Daytona 500.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Symbicort/Rig Up Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 08, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon stands in the garage at Daytona International Speedway.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal ForChris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, is pushed through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 08, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher is pushed through the garage area during practice for the Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway.

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Martin Truex Jr. speaks with MRN Radio host, Steve Post, at Daytona International Speedway.

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Alex Bowman talking with a Hendrick Motorsports team member in the garage at Daytona International Speedway.

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Cup Series drivers Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott hang out before the first Daytona 500 practice.

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A look at the back of Chase Elliott's fire suit.

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Rookie Cole Custer gets ready for the first Daytona 500 practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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Daytona International Speedway president Chip Wile interviews Clint Bowyer at the Florida track.

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A closer look at Ryan Blaney's helmet.

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This helmet looks awesome for Martin Truex Jr.

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Denny Hamlin awaits practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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Kyle Larson's helmet looks fresh.

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Chase Elliott gets ready for the Busch Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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A closer look at William Byron and his helmet before Busch Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson gets into his car, ready for the Busch Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway.

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Fresh tires out and about means only one thing: NASCAR is back.

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Bubba Wallace's No. 43 Chevrolet pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and all the victims of last month's tragic helicopter crash in California.

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The No. 43 car also honors John Andretti, who passed away last month after a long battle with colon cancer. Andretti had driven for Richard Petty Motorsports and made 393 starts in NASCAR's top series.

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