Archive for February 16th, 2008

Earnhardt, Stewart ready for Daytona battle

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

With the buildup complete, Sunday’s Daytona 500 (2 p.m. ET on FOX) looks to be a battle between Junior and Stewart, Lee Spencer says.

Judd’s attire raises eyebrows in NASCAR garage

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

NASCAR has a sizzlin’ new topic racing through the garage.

It has nothing to do with fightin’, cheatin’ or Dale Jr.

What will actress Ashley Judd wear to the Daytona 500 on Sunday?

Judd, the wife of reigning IndyCar Series champion and rookie NASCAR driver Dario Franchitti, was hard to miss last week at Daytona International Speedway in a low-cut, black dress adorned with colorful tulips, high heels, black sunglasses and a large, floppy black hat.

Stewart wins season-opening Nationwide race

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

Tony Stewart’s hoping to go 2-for-2 at Daytona this weekend, beating Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to win Saturday’s season-opening Nationwide race. Next up - the Daytona 500.

Daytona 500 shaping up to be a thriller

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

After various doomsday predictions, Sunday’s Daytona 500 (2 p.m. ET on FOX) is shaping up to be another classic, says Jeff Hammond.

We’re having a heatwave

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — OK, I don’t mean to brag because I feel for ya’ll back in Boston, but it is hot, hot, hot down here during today’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.

Make sure you stick with the Herald over the next few days for complete …

Jarrett lauded as class act before he departs

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

With only five races remaining before he retires, Dale Jarrett has unfinished business — starting at Daytona, says Rea White.

Let the voting begin

Posted by on February 16th, 2008

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Effective immediately, Chex Most Popular Driver wants you, and all your friends and family, to go online and be a part of NASCAR’s prestigious and historic award determined by fans.

Fans can now log onto www.mostpopulardriver.com and make their vote count towards the prestigious …