Yet another rainout leaves Stewart on pole at Daytona
An afternoon rain shower is hardly unusual in Florida.

Notes: Junior not ruling out N'wide team going to Cup
With his Nationwide Series driver, Brad Keselowski, saying he wants to be in the Sprint Cup Series next season, JR Motorsports owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday he still loves the Nationwide Series but he's open to all options.

Move to the booth a natural one for TNT's Sheheen
Summoned from pit road to the broadcast booth at the last minute in New Hampshire to replace Bill Weber, TNT lead announcer Ralph Sheheen had more than a few reasons to relax and have a good time. And apparently the folks in Atlanta agreed, as he'll call the next two Sprint Cup races, including Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, for the network.

Biffle moved to the rear after rain washes out quals
Greg Biffle might have been the most disappointed man at Daytona International Speedway Friday evening, considering his ninth-place starting spot in Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 earned via his Cup owners' points position turned into 41st, since he hadn't made a lap in his backup car.

France defends sport's drug policy despite ruling
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Bowyer hangs on for first Daytona win, boost for RCR
With cars spinning wildly behind him in Turn 4, Clint Bowyer claimed his first Nationwide Series victory of the season and the seventh of his career in Friday night's Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

McDowell, JTG unable to continue Nationwide car
The next race on the Nationwide Series schedule is in Chicago. But the driver currently 11th in the points won't be making the trip, unless something surprising happens.

Nationwide Series gets first taste of double-file restarts
Kyle Busch endorses the Nationwide Series using double-file restarts for the first time Friday in the Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

Hornaday dominant again for repeat win at Memphis
Ron Hornaday took home his second consecutive Elvis trophy with an overpowering victory Saturday in the MemphisTravel.com 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park.

Setzer closing in on MRD Motorsports' first victory
Will Dennis Setzer's prowess at Memphis Motorsports Park deliver a breakthrough first triumph for MRD Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series in Saturday's MemphisTravel.com 200?

Injured Benson hopes to race soon, looking for ride
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