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Dying NASCAR Fan Fulfills Dream of Going To Daytona 500, Succumbs In Infield

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:46:10 +0000

Mitch Zanette was dying of cancer. Treatment was not going well for the volunteer fireman so he took stock of his "bucket list" and decided that going to the Daytona 500 was right on top. With the full realization that he only had days to live Mitch and several family members hit the highway from their home in Pennsylvania and headed for Daytona.

Daytona 500 Drivers Paying Over $8 A Gallon For Gas

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:20:45 +0000

We reported earlier this week that the average price for a gallon of gas hit $4 in central New York. But, for drivers in Sunday's Daytona 500, they have to cough up a few more bucks.

Daytona 500 Starting Lineup Set

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:34:44 +0000

Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch picked up wins in their respective qualifying races Thursday putting them in the second row behind Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon. The rest of the field is set so now there is just the wait. "America's Race", the Daytona 500 is set to start just after 1 on Sunday afternoon and NASCAR fans around the world will be glued to their TV sets. Here is the starting lineup.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill Now Open At Destiny USA

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:31:53 +0000

We've been waiting not all that patiently for word that Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in Syracuse is opening and now that word has come! The official opening was yesterday and it looks like it is going to be THE hot place to go at Destiny USA. Check out some of the particulars.

Daytona 500 Preview [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:59:57 +0000

It's the "Great American Race, the granddaddy of NASCAR's Sprint Cup circuit, the 55th annual Daytona 500, and it promises to be a spectacular event this Sunday. The Zac Brown Band will perform before the race with band member Clay Cook doing the National Anthem. Then shortly after 1, pole sitter Danica Patrick and the best drivers in the world will fire their engines. How about a little pre-race trivia from YahooSports to whet the appetite.

Danica Patrick Wins Pole At Daytona

Ty Webb — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:10:17 +0000

Danica Patrick has made history again. Patrick became the first woman to win the pole at any race in NASCAR’s top circuit. Patrick set the mark with a lap at 196.434 mph and will be on the pole for the Daytona 500 next Sunday. The only other driver to hit the 196 mph mark was [...]

NY's Regan Smith Runs Strong at Daytona 500 [VIDEO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:23:08 +0000

While most of the talk about last night's Daytona 500 is about the delays and Montoya's Spectacular Crash; New York native, Regan Smith was running with the big dogs for a large part of the night.

Juan Pablo Montoya's Spectacular Crash Lights Up Daytona 500 [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:30:11 +0000

It was a night to remember at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500--twice delayed by rain--finally began at 7PM and when the smoke had cleared Matt Kenseth had captured the checkered flag for the second straight year. Dale Jr. came in second followed by Greg Biffle. However the most spectacular moment of the night occurred when Juan Pablo Montoya crashed into a dryer truck full of jet fuel which burst into flames . Check out the video.

Daytona 500 Postponed Until Noon Today

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:24:33 +0000

There is a first time for everything and now for the first time in its 54 year history The Daytona 500 was cancelled Sunday due to rain. NASCAR officials tried to wait out the storm but by 5pm it was obvious that there would be no racing at Daytona International. More rain is expected today but officials are hoping to wave the green flag at noon today. Needless to say the drivers are as anxious as anybody to get underway.

The Daytona 500 Kicks Off NASCAR Season Sunday

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:41:33 +0000

The 54th running of NASCAR's signature event, The Daytona 500, will kick off the NASCAR racing season Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Carl Edwards will have the pole position with Greg Biffle beside him followed by Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth in row two. The field of 43 includes fan favorites Jimmie Johnson, Dale Jr, Jeff Gordon and Danica Patrick. Check out the full list of qualifiers.

NASCAR Is Back with Daytona 500

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:26:58 +0000

Racing is back for another season and despite the excess of yellow flags during Sunday. We've got some amazing photos from raceday!

Trevor Bayne Wins Daytona 500

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:57:01 +0000

“Youth will be served”. So goes the old English proverb and never was it more true than at today’s Daytona 500. Trevor Bayne , who celebrated his 20th birthday yesterday, became the youngest driver to ever win the grand-daddy of auto racing, The Daytona 500. Carl Edwards finished 2nd followed by David Gilliland.Bayne-who drives for [...]

Brad Paisley Plays The Daytona 500

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:13:32 +0000

NASCAR and country music go hand in glove so it’s no surprise that once again a country superstar has been chosen to headline the February 20th Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show. Brad will perform 3 songs prior to the start of the season opening NASCAR Sprint Series event.Previous pre-race headliners at “The Great American Race” have [...]