Daytona 500 has added incentive this time for drivers

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Thinking of making Sunday's Daytona 500 the first NASCAR race you ever watch? USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Gluck offers a viewers' guide for the Great American Race (1 p.m. ET, Fox). Rush hour at 200 mph. The first thing you'll  There is the risk of showers and thunderstorms affecting this year's … Read more

Breaking down Daytona 500 starting lineup

NOTES: Qualified on the outside pole for the Daytona 500, but will have to start at the back of the field after getting caught in a crash in a qualifying race Thursday night. Left Michael Waltrip Racing after four seasons and moved to Furniture Row Bobby Labonte must drop back due to unauthorized engine changes. … Read more

Stewart, Patrick lose engines in Daytona 500 practice

The run-up to the Daytona 500 begins on Sunday with the qualifying rounds. Find out where you can catch it on TV. The entry list for the 2014 Daytona 500 features 49 drivers competing for a spot in the 43-car race. Daytona 500 pole qualifying is shaping up as a great day for Chevrolet and … Read more