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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Former F1 champ Villeneuve anxious to put on a show for Canadian fans

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Jacques Villeneuve will take center stage for Saturday's Nationwide Series race in Montreal. The former CART and F1 champ makes his NASCAR debut on Canadian soil … on the track named after his famous father, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008

Penske: Hornish drives 'masterful race' at Daytona

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Sam Hornish Jr.'s 15th-place finish in the Daytona 500 was a thing of beauty in team owner Roger Penske's eyes, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008

Harvick will have plenty of competition in 2008 opener at Daytona

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Kevin Harvick won the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona in 2007, but he'll be hard-pressed to repeat in '08, especially with a red-hot Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the field, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Pros and cons of raising minimum driver age in Cup roll through garage

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Drivers have divergent views on the need for raising the minimum age for Sprint Cup drivers to 21.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008

Top 10 NASCAR seasons

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

ESPN.com's Mark Ashenfelter lists the top 10 seasons in NASCAR history.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008

Harvick glad he's back in title hunt, but wary of what Talladega may hold

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

With a couple of weeks of bad luck behind him, Kevin Harvick is back in the hunt for the Nextel Cup title. With treacherous Talladega looming, he has to hope his good fortune at Kansas holds, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

Chase mainstay Kenseth still chasing first playoff win

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

He's not flashy, but he's consistent. And consistency is why Matt Kenseth has locked up a Chase spot every year since the new playoff format came to life in 2004, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007

12 drivers in the Chase, 12 things to know to get ready for it

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Are you new to the Chase for the Championship or a longtime fan? Either way, Mark Ashenfelter has you covered with 12 things you need to know.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007

Junior follows through on dad's promise, gives Pilgrim a ride

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt once promised Andy Pilgrim a shot at driving for his race team. Six years later, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is honoring that promise in the Busch Series, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

Junior's split with DEI fuels fan speculation

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans had plenty to say after learning of his decision to leave DEI after the 2007 season, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2007

Martin hoping to add to legacy driving for Hendrick

Mark Ashenfelter, ESPN.com

Is there anything left for all-time wins leader Mark Martin to accomplish in the Busch Series? Just getting a chance to drive for Rick Hendrick will be "really special," Mark Ashenfelter writes.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2007

Petty pleased with progress, expects more in 2007

Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.com

Petty Enterprises took a step forward in 2006, safely getting both cars in the top 35. Owner Kyle Petty says the team should be primed for more progress in 2007, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006

Junior excited about car, chances at Talladega

Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. digs his paint scheme this weekend at Talladega, but he'd like a win a lot more, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006

Kyle Busch unsure why Stewart steamed

Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.com

Kyle Busch still isn't sure what got Tony Stewart steamed, but Busch isn't planning to change his ways, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006

Good weekend in California boosts rookie Yeley

Mark Ashenfelter, Special to ESPN.com

J.J. Yeley isn't the most heralded rookie in his class, but a steady weekend in California raised his stock, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006