Daytona 500

Daytona 500

Daytona 500 Index | February 14, 2010 | Daytona Beach, Fla.

Comprehensive coverage of the Daytona 500, includes expert commentary, video clips and more.

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Nigel Marlin No More

Ryan McGee

...their home track. In four seasons, Irvan won nine poles and seven races, including the 1991 Daytona 500. Then came the golden era for the Kodak Gold car, when lovable loser Sterling Marlin took...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Can't Let Go

Ryan Mcgee

Mark Martin has been trying to retire for two years, but one guy keeps standing in his way: Mark Martin

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

2002: THE 'NEXT' ONES

Various Magazine Staffers

In 2002, who did ESPN The Magazine think was poised to break out?

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

THE NASCAR VOTE

Ryan McGee

...by. Long before Cindy appeared in her jeans, Dubyah strolled down pit road at the 2004 Daytona 500, Governor Ah-Nuld worked the California Speedway to simultaneously improve his poll numbers and pimp Terminator...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2008

RYAN MCGEE'S BLOG: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Ryan McGee

Invasion of privacy isn't fair and it isn't fun. But it's also a big chunk of the price one must pay for admission into the big room of the sports w...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2008

R.I.P. POLE POSITION

Ryan McGee

Ladies and gentleman, we have gathered here today to say goodbye to an old friend whose time here on earth has passed. Farewell to you, Mr. Pole Posi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2008

REPORTING FROM ... THE DARLINGTON HISTORIC RACING FESTIVAL

Ryan Mcgee

...about it." There were 125 classic racecars on display at NASCAR's oldest speedway, including three Indy 500 winners and the wildest collection of old sprint cars this side of Indianapolis. More than twenty living...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2008

WHAT'S YOUR SIGN?

Ryan McGee

When NASCAR gathers this week in Michigan, unbeknownst to most in the paddock, the numbers that determine their collective worth are being compiled in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2008

DON'T BLAME THE MAN UPSTAIRS

Ryan McGee

A NASCAR spotter's job is to sense trouble before it happens, from more than a half a mile away. Results may vary.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008

RYAN MCGEE'S BLOG: NO SMILES AT THE SALE OF PETTY ENTERPRISES

Ryan McGee

...s loved the Pettys since watching Richard and David Pearson duke it out in the 1976 Daytona 500. Boston Ventures managing director Andrew Davis grinned incessantly through the entire proceeding, repeatedly exclaiming his excitement...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 17, 2008

CELEBRITY JONES

Carmen Renee Thompson

Dancing With the Stars revitalized Helio Castroneves' career and amped up his star power. But only one encore will keep him in the spotlight: winning his third Indy 500.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

ALL GROWN UP

Marty Smith

He left the team that bears his family name, but to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr. tell his story is to know that he carries on his father's legacy more than ever.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008

THE DAMAGE DONE

Ryan McGee

Aaron Fike's arrest for heroin possession didn't just spin him off NASCAR's career fast track. It also raised a red flag about the league's drug-testing policy.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

HEIR FORCE

Tom Friend

One year after his father's death, Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to Daytona 500 for the biggest race of his life.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

REPORTING FROM ... DAYTONA BEACH

Ryan McGee

...try to keep him away from the track.) This year marks the 50th running of the Daytona 500. But it's also the 51st anniversary of the final stock car race on the actual...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 15, 2008