… They’re different racetracks than what we’re racing in the playoffs, but that’s OK. It’s been a challenge.”Chase Elliott comes to Daytona with three straight top-10 finishes, but it is a bit misleading.He’s no finished better than seventh in those races. ET on NBC). “Playoff points,” Joey Logano said. I hope that.

It’s just nice to be able to breathe a little bit.”Edwards, who retired suddenly in January, said he’s enjoying his time off, having spent the past month on his farm in New Holland, Missouri. “It’s a real partnership from a standpoint, we’re the ones that have to get the sponsors. Score as many points as possible before the playoffs begin. We’re kind of considering everything. Hopefully they can hit the ground running when they show up for raceday.”Taylor hopes Bowman and Byron can repay the favor when the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Series races at the Charlotte Roval in October. I get to hit the reset button in a roundabout way, not with my life, but the reality is just to continue to play on. “I’ve never entered a race like that where you literally just have no idea what to expect. Since unexpectedly stepping away from NASCAR just weeks before the 2017 season, Carl Edwards has spent time farming, sailing, flying and traveling. It’s so much fun to drive here,” Edwards said.Edwards won the race here in 2015, recording four top fives and nine top 10s in 12 races. … It’s easy to drive, but hard to be fast in an IMSA car. Last weekend’s doubleheader at Michigan marked the final races on a 2-mile track this season.
The last time she visited Daytona in February, Newman was on his way to winning the season-opening race in February when a push from I guess after February I’m pretty emotional every day,” Newman said of returning to Daytona for Sunday’s inaugural Cup race on the road course (3 p.m. That was done for fear that the high speeds would wear the brakes over the race.“I think it’s going to take everybody a little bit of time,” DoorDash partnering with Bubba Wallace, Richard Petty MotorsportsFriday 5: Ryan Newman ‘thankful’ to be heading back to DaytonaWill chaos (and rain) reign on Daytona road course?Hailie Deegan: Road courses are ‘one of my stronger suits’Spencer Davis cleared to race after COVID-19 recoveryRPM or elsewhere: Where will Bubba Wallace be better off in 2021?DGM Racing wins appeal, gets back 75 driver, owner pointsBubba Wallace, Columbia Sportswear sign multi-year dealHendrick Motorsports, Acronis announce deal through 2023Roush Fenway Racing adds sponsor for Ryan Newman’s teamKevin Harvick on Daytona road course pole with new lineup formulaBrendan Gaughan set for Daytona road course after COVID-19 recoveryChristopher Bell: ‘Pretty scared’ about future before re-joining JGRSpire Motorsports confirms purchase of Leavine Family RacingSilly Season Scorecard: Christopher Bell moves back to JGRChristopher Bell to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2021Short race: Michigan Cup race lasts just over 2 hoursWhat’s in the future for Kevin Harvick’s undefeated car?What drivers said after Sunday Cup race at MichiganKevin Harvick completes sweep of Michigan doubleheaderErik Jones ‘blindsided’ by split with Joe Gibbs RacingSunday Cup race at Michigan: Start time, TV channel, lineup13 cars, including car on pole, to move to rear Sunday at MichiganAlex Tagliani to run Daytona road course Truck raceWinners and losers after Saturday’s Cup race at MichiganDrivers give mixed responses to choose rule at Michigan

“Obviously, I’ve had a lot of loyalty within the Penske organization. I was decent there, I qualified on the pole one of the times (2019) there against a lot of good drivers. Next weekend’s doubleheader at Dover could provide some insights on Bristol but the tire is different between those tracks. There are parts he misses, but don't expect him to return. “But certainly, I thought we would do a little better at Kansas and thought we would be maybe a little better at Michigan. Cup and Xfinity teams return in two weeks to race on the oval. I raced at Sonoma about twice (in ARCA Menards West). The rain will be the biggest thing.

I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing in the rain, so being able to have an idea of what to expect there is a big help.”Taylor taught the drivers the “little nuances” of the 3.61-mile course.“When you look at it on a track map, it looks pretty basic but each corner has little tricks that can help you,” Taylor said.

Teams practiced and qualified on rain tires at Suzuka in 1997 for the exhibition race in Japan. Newman needs to win one to make the playoffs.“I feel like we made a huge stride for us and our organization and our team going from Saturday to Sunday in Michigan (last week), and I look forward to continuing that,” said Newman, who finished 28th on Saturday and 13th on Sunday at Michigan. “But I feel that’s one of my stronger suits. Rain tires were last used in Cup for a practice session at Watkins Glen in 2000.Rain or shine, the task of racing on a new course without practice will be challenging enough for competitors.“On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being difficult, this is a 10,” “I’m excited for the challenge, the uniqueness of it all, how it’s just crazy, basically.”I’ve never entered a race where you literally just have no idea what to expect.Patience will be key.
ET on NBC) on a new course for Cup teams — and no practice — Newman is counting on one near certainty.“I hope it rains,” he said.

Cup teams have never run a race on rain tires.

Having his knowledge is super helpful. Then some line stuff and some rain stuff as well. That’s all I need. It’s been roughly two-and-a-half years since Carl Edwards stunned the NASCAR world in January 2017 with the announcement he was stepping away … “Leading a bunch of laps and finishing 35th isn’t going to cut it.