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Daytona 500: What to learn about this yr’s ‘Nice American Race’

Sunday’s Daytona 500 will get the NASCAR season going full velocity forward.

Forty drivers will likely be trying to make historical past on the well-known Daytona International Speedway.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gained the race final yr out of the thirty first place after beforehand ending within the prime 10 as soon as. 

It was his second victory on the monitor, the place he gained the 2017 Coke Zero 400. It was additionally Stenhouse’s third profession victory. He additionally gained the 2017 GEICO 500 at Talladega and has eight wins within the Xfinity Collection.

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A “Happy Daytona Day” flag through the NASCAR Cup Collection sixty fifth Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Seaside, Fla.  (James Gilbert/Getty Pictures)

Joey Logano, who gained this yr’s pole, gained the race in 2015 after beginning fifth. He completed in second final yr whereas beginning third for his fourth top-five and seventh top-10 end

Right here’s what you’ll want to learn about “The Great American Race.”

When does the race begin?

The 66th operating of the Daytona 500 begins at 2:30 p.m. ET. The race may be seen on FOX. Follow was canceled Saturday because of climate, however issues are wanting up for Sunday.

What’s the beginning lineup?

Row 1 – Joey Logano, Michael McDowell

Row 2 – Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell

Row 3 – Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric

Row 4 – Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin

Row 5 – Carson Hocevar, John Hunter Nemechek

Row 6 – Erik Jones, Harrison Burton

Row 7 – Daniel Suarez, Zane Smith

Row 8 – Ty Gibbs, Brad Keselowski

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Pre-race ceremonies previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection sixty fifth Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Seaside, Fla.  (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Pictures)

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Row 9 – Kyle Larson, William Byron

Row 10 – Chris Buescher, Chase Briscoe

Row 11 – Ross Chastain, Justin Haley

Row 12 – Jimmie Johnson, Bubba Wallace

Row 13 – Ryan Preece, Kaz Grala

Row 14 – Martin Truex Jr., A.J. Allmendinger

Row 15 – Corey LaJoie, Josh Berry

Row 16 – Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney

Row 17 – Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch

Row 18 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Riley Herbst

Row 19 – Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson

Row 20 – Anthony Alfredo, David Ragan

Who has the quickest follow instances?

Hamlin ran a forty five.575 within the first follow, hitting a prime velocity of 197.477. Seven others, together with Johnson and Wallace, had been sub-46 seconds. Logano’s 49.465 was one of the best in qualifying.

2023 Daytona 500

The NASCAR Cup Collection sixty fifth Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Seaside, Fla.  (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Pictures)

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Who has probably the most Daytona 500 wins?

Richard Petty has probably the most wins on the monitor with seven. Denny Hamlin has probably the most wins amongst lively drivers with three. Dale Jarrett is the final driver to win from the pole, in 2000.

Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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