NASCAR's Patrick Reacts To Petty's Criticism
Speaking at Daytona 500 media day Thursday, Patrick says the seven-time champion is entitled to his opinion. She adds that good things could come from it.
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Speaking at Daytona 500 media day Thursday, Patrick says the seven-time champion is entitled to his opinion. She adds that good things could come from it.
NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty says Danica Patrick can only win a Sprint Cup Series race 'if everybody else stayed home.'
The deal makes Toyota an official partner of the Daytona 500 and gives the company pace-car privileges. The means a foreign manufacturer will lead the field under caution at "The Great American Race."
TMS on Thursday announced a multiyear title sponsorship agreement for its spring race with Duck Commander, the brand of best-selling duck calls featured on the A&E show "Duck Dynasty."
Morgan Shepherd will attempt to become the oldest driver to race in the Daytona 500 when he tries to qualify later this month.
The new 'Deterrence System' classifies six different levels of penalties, with fines and point deductions increasing as the infractions become more severe.
NASCAR has overhauled its championship format to create an elimination, winner-take-all system designed to reward the most battle-tested driver at the end of the season.
Driver Carl Edwards says if NASCAR really wants to create more competition on the track and interest in the sport it needs to focus on changing the setup of the cars, not the championship format.
NASCAR is overhauling its qualifying process and will go to a knockout format similar to Formula One and IndyCar.
The three-time NASCAR champion missed the final 15 races last season with a broken right leg. He won't be cleared to compete until Daytona International Speedway opens for preparations for the season-opening Daytona 500.
