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NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year • Feb. 19, 2025, 6:39 PM ET (AP)
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on 'Days of Thunder' sequel • Feb. 17, 2025, 1:44 PM ET (AP)
William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports • Feb. 17, 2025, 12:00 AM ET (AP)
Owner/driver Jimmie Johnson notches his best Daytona 500 finish since winning the race in 2013 • Feb. 16, 2025, 11:05 PM ET (AP)

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Notable Honorees Jimmie Johnson • Jeff Gordon • Lee Petty • Bobby Allison • Junior Johnson • Dale Earnhardt • Richard Petty • Mario Andretti • A.J. Foyt

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