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At-track photos: Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series begin 2021 on Daytona oval
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Michael McDowell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 2021 Daytona 500, his first career NASCAR Cup Series triumph. McDowell, driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, stands next to his Harley J. Earl trophy with his Daytona 500 ring.
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Michael McDowell celebrates in Daytona International Speedway Victory Lane after winning his first race in his 358th career start.
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With the Daytona 500 victory, Michael McDowell is in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs for the first time in his career.
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Denny Hamlin's bid to make history and win his third consecutive and fourth career Daytona 500 came up short, finishing fifth in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
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Michael McDowell burns down the Goodyear tires after winning the Daytona 500.
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Michael McDowell crosses the finish line ahead of Austin Dillon and Chase Elliott to win the 63rd annual Daytona 500. Elliott ended up finishing second, while Dillon finished third.
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Brad Keselowski shows his frustration after climbing out of his heavily damaged No. 2 Team Penske Ford after getting caught up in a last-lap crash.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford, Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, and Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Verizon 5G Ford, crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford, and Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Verizon 5G Ford, crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500;
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Christopher Bell spins in front of the field toward the end of Stage 2 in Sunday's Daytona 500 after cutting a left-rear tire on the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
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Another look of Christopher Bell's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota spinning down the backstretch. at Daytona International Speedway.
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The No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota received some significant damage but was able to make repairs on pit road and keep going.
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Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota leads Michael McDowell in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford and Brad Keselowski in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford.
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Denny Hamlin (11) and Bubba Wallace (23) lead Kevin Harvick (4), Chase Elliott (9) and Austin Dillon (3) out of Turn 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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After a lengthy weather delay, the 2021 Daytona 500 resumed under the lights shortly after 9 p.m. ET.
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A general view of cars on-track during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 Clover Chevrolet, pit during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Anthony Alfredo, driver of the No. 38 Speedy Cash Ford, exits the track after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, drives after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 99 iFly Chevrolet, drives after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The pit crew of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, display a No. 3 sign in tribute of Dale Earnhardt on Lap 3 of the Daytona 500.
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A multi-car pileup took out a number of NASCAR Cup Series drivers early on in the 2021 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Kohler Generators Ford, Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, are involved in an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet, exits the track after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Blue DEF/PEAK Ford, exits the track after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fastenal Ford, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet, exit the track after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Anthony Alfredo, driver of the No. 38 Speedy Cash Ford, exits the track after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, drives after an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Kohler Generators Ford, Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Armor All Chevrolet, David Ragan, driver of the No. 36 Select Blinds Ford, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet, are involved in an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Kohler Generators Ford, Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 77 AdventHealth Chevrolet, Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fastenal Ford, Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, are involved in an on-track incident during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A view of the tri-oval as the 2021 Daytona 500 gets underway.
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Fans display a three-finger salute on Lap 3 in honor Dale Earnhardt during the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Busch Light #TheCrew Ford, lead the field to start the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A general view of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flyover prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and singer Luke Combs fist bump on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, and singer Luke Combs pose for photos on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Singer and Trackhouse Racing Team co-owner Pitbull gives the command to start engine prior to during the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Sam Allen sings the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The Daytona 500 pace car is ready to lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag at Daytona International Speedway.
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Country music artist Luke Combs performs for fans during Daytona 500 pre-race festivities at Daytona International Speedway.
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Country music artist Luke Combs rocked a Dale Earnhardt jacket during his pre-race concert on the frontstretch at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Blue Def Ford, chats with country music artist Luke Combs prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Rapper Tyla Yaweh attends the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota, and country music artist Luke Combs pose for photos on the grid prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A detail of the shoes worn by a member of the 23XI Racing Toyota pit crew prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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While we were sleeping into the night before the 63rd annual Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway was busy painting the start-finish line with tweets from fans before Sunday's race.
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Lots of detail went into painting the tweets on the historic start-finish line at Daytona International Speedway.
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What a beautiful sight to see for the first driver to reach the finish line Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.
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HEY HAMLIN I LIKE YOUR PJ'S #Daytona500
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#DAYTONA500 @chaseelliott Let the Chase begin!!
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Go get 'em @KevinHarvick and bring home the victory in Daytona! #DAYTONA500
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I just hope all the drivers have fun #DAYTONA500
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@mattdracing is taking this, I feel it in my bones! Cmon Matty! #DAYTONA500
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Cheering for @Daniel_SuarezG to win the #DAYTONA500
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@bjmcleod78 you can get #DAYTONA500
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Come on @WilliamByron put the #24 back on that trophy! #DAYTONA500
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Go win win win! @chaseelliott #DAYTONA500
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Let's win this thing 3x in a row! @dennyhamlin #DAYTONA500
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I hope @MartinTruex_Jr has a great start to the 2021 #DAYTONA #DAYTONA500
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Yee-haw! Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric burns down his No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford at Daytona International Speedway after winning the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, celebrates after winning during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 02 Fr8Auctions Chevrolet, finished second in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Sieg, driver of the No. 39 CMR Construction and Roofing Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, spins into the wall during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, and Cody Ware, driver of the No. 17 Jacob Companies Chevrolet, spin as Joe Graf Jr., driver of the No. 07 Bucked Up Energy Chevrolet, passes during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Gray Gaulding, driver of the No. 52 Panini America Chevrolet, Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 0 Forever Lawn Chevrolet, Ryan Vargas, driver of the No. 6 Swann Communications Chevrolet, and Michael Annett, driver of the No. 1 PFJ American Heart Association Chevrolet, spin into the grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bayley Currey, driver of the No. 74 Running 4 Heroes Chevrolet, Gray Gaulding, driver of the No. 52 Panini America Chevrolet, Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 0 Forever Lawn Chevrolet, and Ryan Vargas, driver of the No. 6 Swann Communications Chevrolet, spin into the grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Jeb Burton, driver of the No. 10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 FilterTime Chevrolet, Justin Haley, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Brandt Chevrolet, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 TaxSlayer Chevrolet, Joe Graf Jr., driver of the No. 07 Bucked Up Energy Chevrolet, Kyle Weatherman, driver of the No. 47 Axe Crossbows Chevrolet, Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Landon Cassill, driver of the No. 4 Blue Emu Chevrolet, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Jeremy Clements, driver of the No. 51 All South Electric Chevrolet, spins into the infield grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Tommy Joe Martins, driver of the No. 44 AAN Adjusters Chevrolet, spins into the grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Tommy Joe Martins, driver of the No. 44 AAN Adjusters Chevrolet, spins into the grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, spins into the infield grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, spins into the infield grass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A general view of the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford, and Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Labbe, driver of the No. 36 Larue Industrial Snow Blowers Chevrolet, spins early in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Brandt Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, gives a thumbs-up prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, and Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, hang out on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric leans against his No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The Goodyear blimp flies overhead prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, talks with crew chief Michael Wheeler during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, prepares to drive during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Nations Guard Chevrolet, stand in the garage area during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Busch Light #TheCrew Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Verizon 5G Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Blue DEF/PEAK Ford, stand in the garage area during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, is the first winner of the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.
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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The emotion after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway is evident on Ben Rhodes' face.
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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Jordan Anderson, driver of the #3 Swann Security Chevrolet, celebrates his runner-up finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Drew Dollar, driver of the No. 51 JBL Toyota, spins into the wall as Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, races to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Drew Dollar, driver of the No. 51 JBL Toyota, Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Champion/Curb Records Toyota, Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Mold-Armor/Menards Toyota, Spencer Boyd, driver of the No. 20 American PVMT/Raised On BlkTop Chevrolet, and David Gilliland, driver of the No. 17 Black's Tire Ford, wreck during the last lap of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Drew Dollar, driver of the No. 51 JBL Toyota, Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Champion/Curb Records Toyota, Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Mold-Armor/Menards Toyota, and Spencer Boyd, driver of the No. 20 American PVMT/Raised On BlkTop Chevrolet, wreck during the last lap of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Drew Dollar, driver of the No. 51 JBL Toyota, Kris Wright, driver of the No. 02 First National Bank Chevrolet, and Spencer Boyd, driver of the No. 20 American PVMT/Raised On BlkTop Chevrolet, spin into the wall as Chandler Smith, driver of the No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, passes during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Timothy Peters, driver of the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet, and Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet, spin into the wall as Cory Roper, driver of the No. 04 Alliance Aviation Ford, passes during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Fire Alarm Services Toyota, wrecks out of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The No. 38 Speedco Ford truck is towed off the track after a on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, exits the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Speedco Ford, spins into Tate Fogleman, driver of the No. 12 Solid Rock Carriers Chevrolet, and Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Halmar International Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Fire Alarm Services Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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James Buescher, driver of the No. 44 FHE FracLock Chevrolet, exits his truck after an on-track incident to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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James Buescher, driver of the No. 44 FHE FracLock Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Before the entire NASCAR Camping World Truck Series field can cross the start-finish line to begin the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway, a wreck breaks out toward the back of the pack.
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A general view of the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, and Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 I.B.E.W. Chevrolet, lead the field prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' green flag for the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Zane Smith, driver of the No. 21 MRC Construction Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hailie Deegan is ready to go in her No. 1 Monster Ford for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 Monster Ford, talks to a fellow driver prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hailie Deegan leans against her No. 1 Monster Ford prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 54 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford, Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, and Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 FilterTime Chevrolet, practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Verizon 5G Ford, practices for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Crew members work on the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, driven by Noah Gragson, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, and Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, talk in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, exits the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, celebrates after winning the pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, wins the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 Monster Ford, qualifies for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A general view of the Daytona International Speedway during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250.
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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Mold-Armor/Menards Toyota, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Vivitar/RealTree Toyota, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, advanced out of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 as an Open team member and will race in Sunday's Daytona 500.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, earns 10 points for 2021 thanks to his win in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford, Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 Clover Chevrolet, and William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, spin and spark after a wreck during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford, Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 7 Youtheory Chevrolet, Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 Clover Chevrolet, Garrett Smithley, driver of the No. 13 Trophy Tractor Ford, and William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, all spin after an incident during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A general view of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, lead the field during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, waits on the grid before the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Team owner Chip Ganassi waits on the grid before the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, waits on the grid before the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota, came oh-so-close to making it out of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 and into Sunday's Daytona 500, but he ultimately fell short and was was edged by Ryan Preece in the final portion of the last lap for the top Open team finishing position.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, earns 10 points for 2021 thanks to his win in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford takes the lead for the final time to win the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford, spins into the wall during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford, spins during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 99 iFly Chevrolet, pits during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DEWALT Toyota, and Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, lead the field during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, receives a customized championship title from WWE superstars The Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, at Daytona International Speedway.
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A detail view of the customized championship title Chase Elliott, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, received from WWE superstars The Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, receives a customized championship title from WWE superstars The Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, at Daytona International Speedway.
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The Street Profits' Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford pose for photos at Daytona International Speedway.
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A general view of practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Mold-Armor/Menards Toyota, sits in his truck during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 Monster Ford, sits in her truck during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practices for the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The No. 21 MRC Construction Chevrolet, driven by Zane Smith, sits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the Busch Pole Award during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Busch Pole Award winner Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and second place William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, celebrate in Victory Lane after qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Busch Pole Award winner Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and second place William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, talk in Victory Lane after qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, qualifies for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Bowman's 191.261-mph lap was the fastest.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, qualifies for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Byron's 190.219-mph lap was the second fastest.
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Two-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota, qualifies for the 63rd annual Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway. Hamlin had a 188.699-mph lap to place 12th.
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Kyle Larson poses next to his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daniel Suarez poses next to his new No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Bowman poses next to his new No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Anthony Alfredo poses next to his new No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Erik Jones poses next to his new No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ross Chastain poses next to his new No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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BJ McLeod poses next to his new No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Ford for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Briscoe poses next to his new No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Erik Jones poses next to his new No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Corey LaJoie poses next to his new No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, enters his car enters during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, fist bump during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, waits on the grid prior to qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota and co-owner of 23XI Racing, talks to crew chief Michael Wheeler of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, records Wednesday's fastest practice time for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Blue DEF/PEAK Ford, pulls down on the track Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The No. 99 iFly Chevrolet, driven by Daniel Suarez, is worked on in the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford, waits in the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Armor All Chevrolet, sits in his car Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, practice Wednesday for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 NationsGuard Chevrolet, exits the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 RP Funding Chevrolet, sits in his car Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tires Ford, sits in his car in the garage during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, sits in his car during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, sits in his car in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, sits in his car in the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet, sits in his car Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 NationsGuard Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring Ford, prepares in the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota, talk in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International.
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Denny Hamlin, 23XI Racing co-owner, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Door Dash Toyota, talk in the garage area during practice Wednesday for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Denny Hamlin, 23XI Racing co-owner, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Door Dash Toyota, talk in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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A detail of the helmet worn by Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Door Dash Toyota, in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty walks the the garage area during Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, talk in the garage area Wednesday during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.