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Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Finishes 8th

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:17:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman to win the first points race of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Pole-sitter Danica Patrick finished eighth. Earlier in the race on lap 90, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Daytona 500.

With two laps left in the race, Johnson led Greg Biffle and Patrick, with Earnhardt in fourth, when the final charge began. Johnson, a five-time Cup Series champion, was able to dash away while Earnhardt made his m

Daytona 500 2013 – Who Will Win? Bruce Tells You

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:59:09 +0000

Today I am going to give you the chance to win a beer from your buddies by telling you who will win Sunday's Daytona 500. How do I know who will win on Sunday? As my Daddy used to say I have mental issues.

Fiery Crash Delays Daytona! Earnhardt Jr Beaten By Inches [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:21:21 +0000

Perhaps the one thing that most fans will be talking about this morning happened while the cars were supposed to be going slow. Juan Pablo Montoya hit the back of one of the Jet Dryer trucks creating a massive fireball.

Danica Patrick Suffers Horriffic Crash At Daytona [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:15:46 +0000

Danica Patrick is a pretty girl. She is a model and TV spokesperson. She is also a pretty darn good race car driver. Thursday in the Gatorade Duals at Daytona with two laps to go, Danica proved she is also a pretty tough cookie. That was a hard lick.