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2023 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Qualifying

February in Florida – partly cloudy and 70 degrees during Daytona 500 qualifying.

I fell asleep before qualifying concluded. I’ll have to find out who got the pole tomorrow.

Motorsport News:

      1. Martin Truex Jr. wins wild Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum.
      2. Busch calls out “disrespect from everybody” in “disaster” NASCAR Clash.
      3. Clash post-race inspection complete.
      4. Sad News – Martha Jarrett.
      5. Kyle Busch arrested with gun at Cancun Airport in January.
      6. Steve Letarte to host NASCAR betting podcast for Dirty Mo Media.
      7. The Money Team attempting Daytona 500 with Conor Daly.
      8. Niece Motorsports to race third truck full-time, kicking off with Travis Pastrana.
      9. Midland, Chase Rice concerts on All-Star Friday at North Wilkesboro.
      10. Clash at the Coliseum TV ratings.
      11. Sad News – Trevor Boys.
      12. NASCAR says Ty Gibbs’ fire at the Clash result of improper muffler installation.
      13. Colby Howard full-time for CR7 Motorsports Truck Series effort in 2023.
      14. USAF Thunderbirds to perform flyover before Daytona 500.
      15. Kris Wright returns to Young’s Motorsports for 2023 Truck Series season.
      16. Matt Crafton and Menards mark historic 20-year partnership.
      17. Myatt Snider joins Joe Gibbs Racing for six Xfinity Series races.
      18. Daily free concerts set for Dover Motor Speedways April 28-30 NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
      19. AJ Allmendinger to run COTA, other races for Kaulig’s Xfinity program.
      20. CJ McLaughlin running 18 races with Emerling-Gase Motorsports in 2023.
      21. TRICON Garage tabs Jesse Love for part-time truck schedule.
      22. Indianapolis Motor Speedway becomes first sport venue to receive Silver Responsible Sport Certification.
      23. Kaulig Racing sets Xfinity Series crew chief lineup.
      24. Griffin employees, rebuilding after tornadoes, receiving free NASCAR tickets from Atlanta Motor Speedway.
      25. Alex Labbe driving for DGM Racing at Daytona.
      26. Toyota looking to add more NASCAR teams for 2024 season UPDATE.
      27. Colin Fern creates upstart Xfinity team FRS Racing.
      28. Kyle Busch running 5 Xfinity races for Kaulig Racing in 2023.
      29. BRELAND to Perform National Anthem Ahead of DAYTONA 500.
      30. Natalie Decker signs on for select races with Emerling-Gase Motorsports.
      31. Finishline Motorsports to attempt Daytona 500 with J.J. Yeley UPDATE.
      32. David Starr joins Our Motorsports for select races in 2023.
      33. Darlington Raceway to sell limited number of historic seats for fans to keep as collectors items.
      34. Daytona International Speedway announces complete sellout for DAYTONA 500.
      35. ThorSport Racing adds Conner Jones to 2023 lineup.
      36. NASCAR considering New York City area race.
      37. Daytona 500 and Speedweeks Coverage on SiriusXM.
      38. Coca-Cola brings new premium fan experience to Atlanta Motor Speedway.
      39. 75th Anniversary Feature: Daytona the birthplace of speed.
      40. Kenny Wallace Live! show returns to World Wide Technology Raceway for June 4 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race.
      41. NASCAR legends to give command to fire engines for Daytona 500.
      42. Daniel Suárez signs contract extension with Trackhouse.
      43. Alex Bowman signs three year contract extension; Ally signs five year extension with Hendrick Motorsports.
      44. NASCAR to name 75 greatest drivers as part of 75th anniversary celebration.
      45. Building back up: Cole Custer aims for big Xfinity season.
      46. Conor Daly plans limited schedule this season.
      47. Todd Gilliland set to run 5 races for Rick Ware Racing.
      48. Actress Tiffany Haddish named honorary starter for the DAYTONA 500.
      49. Josh Reaume joins AM Racing for Daytona Truck Series season opener.
      50. DAYTONA 500 Media Day Notebook.
      51. Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Rally Wows Crowds in Alberta, Canada.
      52. Jimmie Johnson Not Shy About Asking for Help from His New Teammates Going into Daytona 500.
      53. Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run.
      54. K. Legge returning to Indy 500 after decade out.
      55. How Marquez awoke from the nightmare his dream career had become.
      56. F1 CEO: Andretti comments were ‘not smart’.
      57. McLaren targets top four return with 2023 F1 car.
      58. Norris on FIA protest ban: We’re not school kids.
      59. Alonso sure he can win at Aston – but not in ’23.
      60. Aston Martin unveils Alonso’s new F1 car for 2023.
      61. Ferrari launches 2023 car, aims for F1 title.
      62. Stewart to run full season as NHRA drag racer.
      63. Inside Ferrari’s near-perfect F1 car launch.
      64. Dale vs. Dale: A Daytona 500 the Jarretts, NASCAR won’t forget.
      65. Mercedes returns to all-black look for 2023.
      66. Kanaan to race final Indy 500 before retiring.
      67. Hamilton: Nothing will stop me speaking my mind.
      68. Will the stripped-back W14 return Mercedes to the front?.
      69. Mercedes, Hamilton start new deal talks.
      70. World Rally Championship: Organisers ‘100% behind’ round in Northern Ireland.
      71. Jamie Chadwick aims to ‘fight at front’ of Indy NXT grid in debut season.
      72. Indy 500: Katherine Legge to attempt to qualify for third race.
      73. Most motorcycle road races in Northern Ireland cancelled.
      74. North West 200: International road race could still run in 2023, say organisers.
      75. World Rally Championship: Craig Breen second in Sweden as Ott Tanak triumphs.
      76. Dakar navigator Matthew Stevenson dies at 53.
      77. Despite fire, Reaume Brothers Racing enters Daytona with Jason White.
      78. International Off-Road Drivers Association to debut in April.
      79. Daytona NASCAR Trucks to feature Jason White and Jason White.
      80. Greg Powell on pit crew of cousin, fellow Nitro Circus star Travis Pastrana for Daytona 500.
      81. Zach Sizelove remains Honda Talon factory driver, team to debut new Talon at Baja 500.
      82. Kyle Busch explains Mexico detainment over gun discovery.
      83. Pastrana adds NASCAR Truck Series race to Daytona programme.
      84. Hamlin: “Crazy” NASCAR Clash trod “fine line between entertainment and racing”.
      85. ‘Unmarketable’ Kyle Busch, RCR Have Plenty Of Sponsors As NASCAR Daytona 500 Starts New Season.
      86. Mike Joy Reveals Key Detail From Iconic Dale Earnhardt Daytona Win.
      87. Chris Hacker Secures Biggest Opportunity of NASCAR Career.
      88. Corey LaJoie Expands Racing Schedule With Returning Partner.
      89. JJ Yeley Joins Forces With New NASCAR Team.
      90. Our Motorsports Takes New Driver Approach for 2023.
      91. Peck Motorsports Attempts NASCAR Return in 2023.
      92. Rajah Caruth Takes on Expanded Xfinity Series Schedule.
      93. FOX Sports’ New Pit Reporter Lineup Prepares to Conquer Daytona.
      94. Conor Daly & Travis Pastrana Relish ‘Crazy’ NASCAR Opportunity.
      95. FRM confirms third Daytona 500 entry and driver lineup shake-up.
      96. Button left “speechless” after first Garage 56 test run, says Johnson.
      97. Alex Bowman Weighs In About Big Contract Extension.
      98. F1 driver Albon intends to show his steely side for Williams.
      99. F1 driver Bottas relishes his leadership role at Alfa Romeo.
      100. Healthy, happy Gragson eager to win in debut for Johnson.
      101. NASCAR 75: France family built US racing at Daytona Beach.
      102. NASCAR 75: Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR ‘is family’.

Next Race: Daytona

GO 84! GO 48! GO 9!