‘The Intimidator’ Lives On at Daytona

By Jared Turner I'm Just Sayin' ... ▸ It's hard to believe this Speedweeks marks the 15- year anniversary of the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. One can only imagine how different the sport might be today if The Intimidator was still around. It's safe to assume he probably wouldn't have been too keen on the Chase format, a onerace, winner-take-all championship race and the concept of “freezing” the field, among other changes introduced since his death. Then again, Big E was always unpredictable, so it's hard to say exactly what he would…

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Darrell Waltrip’s Racing Hero Was AJ Foyt

By Keith Waltz During an impressive 28- year NASCAR career, Darrell Waltrip, a former driver and team owner, won three Cup championships and logged 84 wins before turning his attention to broadcasting in 2001. Waltrip is known as one of the most vibrant personalities of NASCAR's 66-year history, aggressive behind the wheel and very insightful behind the microphone. Long before becoming one of the sport's most iconic stars, the Owensboro, Ky. native patterned himself after a legendary champion of open-wheel IndyCar racing and winner of the Indianapolis 500 four times in 1961, '64, '67 and '77. “When I was growing up, I…

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Daytona Rising: A Grand Debut

By Keith Waltz After undergoing a 2.5-year, $400 million reimagining, the new Daytona In ternational Speedway debuts during Speedweeks 2016. 1 FAN INJECTORS Five expanded and redesigned entrances, or “injectors,” lead fans to a series of escalators and elevators, transporting them to three different concourse levels. Each level features spacious areas, or “neighborhoods,” along the nearly mile-long frontstretch. In addition, Daytona International Speedway now has more than 60 luxury suites with trackside views. 2 THE NEW STANDARD The new Daytona International Speedway takes the NASCAR fan experience to an entirely new level, offering amenities only previously seen in the nation's premier sports…

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Available Now! NASCAR Pole Position Daytona Edition

NASCAR Pole Position Daytona edition is now available. Please head to Walmart, or other area retailers that offer free magazines, to pick up your free copy. You can find a list of preferred retailers distributing NASCAR Pole Position here. Magazines were shipped to area Walmarts that feature Tire & Lube Express departments. Be sure to tell them NASCAR Pole Position sent you! And remember the magazine is free for all race fans! If you are not in the race market, you can get a subscription to NASCAR Pole Position here right now. WANT A FREE WEEKLY NASCAR MAGAZINE? ROAR! is a digitally-delivered, weekly magazine that reviews the week…

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