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Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?

Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Cease production of the penny, let collectors gobble up what's left of the 1 cent coin, and there will still be one eternally glued to Dale Earnhardt’s old Chevrolet, the luckiest piece of loose change in NASCAR history.
Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?

Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What's its connection to NASCAR's most impactful Daytona 500?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Cease production of the penny, let collectors gobble up what's left of the 1 cent coin, and there will still be one eternally glued to Dale Earnhardt’s old Chevrolet, the luckiest piece of loose change in NASCAR history.
With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner

With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Lando Norris says he'll drive with 'elbows out' to compete with Max Verstappen this F1 season

Lando Norris says he'll drive with 'elbows out' to compete with Max Verstappen this F1 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.
Oh, baby! Bubba Wallace celebrates his 1st win at Daytona with his newborn son and a new outlook

Oh, baby! Bubba Wallace celebrates his 1st win at Daytona with his newborn son and a new outlook

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bubba Wallace vowed to try to “enjoy the little stuff” this season. It showed in victory lane.
Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, 'floating piece of Americana' still thriving

Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, 'floating piece of Americana' still thriving

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Flying a few hundred feet above the streets and shores of Daytona Beach, the Goodyear Blimp draws a crowd. Onlookers stare and point.
Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, 'floating piece of Americana' still thriving

Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, 'floating piece of Americana' still thriving

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Flying a few hundred feet above the streets and shores of Daytona Beach, the Goodyear Blimp draws a crowd. Onlookers stare and point.
What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The vision of his true NASCAR future crystalized for Jimmie Johnson at last year’s season finale.
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