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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Report: Dale Jr. obtains rights to name from stepmom

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt, have agreed to terms to legally transfer rights to his name back to him.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2006

Taking names with, and from, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

What's in a name? Darren Rovell discovers that in the case of Dale Earnhardt Jr., maybe not as much as you'd think.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006

'Fill 'er up?' It isn't so pricey for NASCAR

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Darren Rovell wonders how NASCAR's gas-guzzlers can survive if he can't afford to top off his own fuel tank.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2006

Your Name 400: NASCAR to name race after fan

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

NASCAR races have been sponsored by companies that make popcorn, sandwiches and soft drinks, but never before have they been sponsored by fans. That will change next year as one lucky fan will have his or her name on the Nextel Cup Series race next year.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2006

Hottest Tickets in American Sports

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Tickets to the greatest annual sporting events in the country unfortunately aren't easily available. This means that, if you want to go, you'll have t...

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006

Lots for sale: sponsorships, books ... cologne?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

There's plenty for sale if you want a NASCAR theme in your life, from cologne to romance novels to sponsoring a car, Darren Rovell writes.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006

Earnhardt merchandise still a hot property

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Five years after Dale Earnhardt's death, merchandise bearing his likeness or No. 3 logo still sells well, Darren Rovell writes.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006

Drivers attract sparse Manhattan crowd

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Indy 500 used to be the biggest race of them all, but when it hit Broadway, NASCAR was still the headliner.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2005

Busch goods for 21-and-over only

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

If you're a kid and you want a T-shirt of Nextel Cup champ Kurt Busch, you're out of luck at Daytona.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2005

Still cashing in on Earnhardt

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Even in death, Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legacy is alive and well -- and may be knocking on your door.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2004

Nextel hopes 75 million fans embrace it

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Nextel can soon consummate its $700 million marriage to NASCAR. Clearly, there's a lot at stake.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003

The path to greatness

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

If history is any indicator, then anything and everything is possible.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2003

Indy not just about the '500' anymore

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Brickyard 400 is now rivaling the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 in terms of sponsorship and revenue.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2003

'King' James proves a ratings bonanza for ESPN2

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

LeBron James' performance on Thursday night helped his St. Vincent-St. Mary team beat the No. 1 team in the nation, but it also helped ESPN2 achieve its highest rating in almost two years.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2002

Williams memorabilia floods onto market

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

An abundant supply of Ted Williams autographs rekindles debate over their authenticity.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2002