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This is the first installment in a five-part series on some of the best Daytona 500 finishes in the history of the Great American Race. Finishes were chosen based on the drama they created — and the historical value that resulted.

With the help of generous race fans, Michigan International Speedway's charitable arm — MIS Cares — will donate $6,651 for the Haiti relief effort.

This time a year ago, Ask.com was preparing to make the splash of the season at Daytona. It had a custom-made motor coach, pretty girls dressed in red and white to act as Ask Ambassadors throughout the speedway, and up to 30 new 15-second ad spots.

A bout with the flu and a lack of practice time didn't seem to bother Kevin Harvick, who won Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway for the second consecutive year.

Three weeks ago, at a Fan Fest appearance at Daytona International Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke of a renewed spirit of cooperation at the Hendrick Motorsports shop shared by the No. 5 and No. 88 teams.

Washington PostDanica Patrick to Make Nascar Debut at DaytonaNew York Times (blog)Martin, who is 51, is the oldest driver to qualify on pole for the 500, Nascar's most important race. The remaining starting slots will be determined on …Danica Patrick will make NASCAR debut this weekend in DaytonaLos Angeles Times (blog)NNS: Danica To Make NASCAR Debut At DaytonaFOXNewsWhat other drivers? NASCAR Nationwide race at Daytona to be all about Danica …New York Daily NewsReuters -ESPN -The Canadian Pressall 1,842 news articles »

msnbc.comCUP: After Shaky Shootout, Hendrick Looks To 500FOXNewsBy any measure, the Budweiser Shootout wasn't the start to the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season that Hendrick Motorsports was looking for, but the team will …NASCAR — The Budweiser shootout might only be a warm up event for the Great …ESPN (blog)2010 Daytona: Kevin Harvick NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkSadler Looking To Win Daytona Truck RaceHardcoreRaceFans.comScene Daily (blog) -Savannah Morning News -The Provinceall 1,259 news articles »

Ask.com drops NASCAR sponsorshipFOXNewsThe eager search engine had seemingly thought of everything for its first year of an official partnership with NASCAR and a team sponsorship at Hall of Fame …and more »

Seattle Post IntelligencerEanrhardt Jr. Ready for SeasonPress & Sun-BulletinWhen Dale Earnhardt Sr. was killed on that fateful day in Florida, a lot of things changed in NASCAR. One thing that didn't change however was the …Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. to lead field in NASCAR's Daytona 500Los Angeles Times (blog)2010 NASCAR Odds: Daytona 500 - Mark Martin Wins The PoleThe SpreadNASCAR Notebook: Mark Martin earns pole position for Daytona 500Florida Times-UnionESPN -Boston Globe -FayObserver.comall 579 news articles »

A tweet at the wheel: NASCAR drivers sign on with TwitterUSA TodayLarry Weintraub, CEO of Los Angeles-based social media agency Fanscape, predicted last year that NASCAR would be well-positioned for Twitter because …

ESPNResting for NASCAR playoffs? Chase format shifts emphasisUSA TodayNASCAR changed the sport, and they capitalized on the change. They're changing the way other teams approach it." If points racing, the concept of settling …Jimmie Johnson is media's pick to win NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championshipLos Angeles Times (blog)The NASCAR media may have jinxed Jimmie Johnson's run at Sprint Cup Series …ESPN (blog)Five ways to rekindle NASCAR fan interestmsnbc.comFOXNews -Atlanta Journal Constitution -PaddockTalkall 113 news articles »

USA Online Gambling NewsFor the first time, NASCAR's David Reutimann doesn't have to worry about …Tampabay.comBut when the Zephyrhills native finally won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Coca-Cola 600 May 25 at …ESPN's NASCAR Coverage to Rock with Comic Book HeroesPaddockTalkNASCAR highlights under Brian FranceSports Business Journal (subscription)Champion Jimmie Johnson is still the guy to beat in Sprint CupBoston HeraldUSA Online Gambling News -Sports Features Communications (press release) -Rotoworld.comall 10 news articles »

ThatsRacin.com2010 Daytona: Mike Skinner NASCAR Truck Race PreviewPaddockTalkSkinner remains the leader in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in career poles with 50. The driver captured his 50th pole at Martinsville Speedway in …Taking a fast look ahead at the 2010 Truck seriesThatsRacin.comMUSGRAVE: Takes On 2.5 Mile Tri-OvalTruckSeries.comall 3 news articles »

Office Depot and NASCAR(R) Star Tony Stewart Team up for New 'Smokin' Hot …MarketWatchOffice Depot(R) (NYSE:ODP) is the Official Office Products Partner of NASCAR and co-primary sponsor of Stewart and the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice team at …Old Spice and NASCAR(R) Driver Tony Stewart Rev Up for 11th Season Together …PR-CANADA.net (press release)all 11 news articles »

2010 Daytona: Colin Braun NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR CONTENDER - This season, Braun will be running for the coveted Raybestos Rookie-of-the Year title. In 2008, he captured the title in the …Josh Wise Joins Specialty Racing for 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series SeasonWhoWon.com (press release)Braun Announces Daytona Sponsor For ScottHardcoreRaceFans.comQ&A: NASCAR Nationwide Driver - Colin BraunPaddockTalkall 9 news articles »

Josh Wise, a former champion in the USAC National Sprint Car Series and the USAC National Midget Series, has signed with Nationwide Series team Specialty Racing. He will compete in all 35 races in the No. 61 Ford.

Danica Patrick will make her Nationwide Series debut in the No. 7 Chevrolet Saturday at Daytona, JR Motorsports general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced Monday.

Baker Curb Racing on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with Brad Parrott to be the crew chief on the team's No. 27 Ford Fusion which will be driven by Greg Biffle in the Nationwide Series this season.

Brad Parrott hardly ever makes the same mistake twice.

If you didn't know the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway was Danica Patrick's first stock-car race, her first question after rolling across the finish line in sixth place was a dead giveaway.

New York Times (blog)What other drivers? NASCAR Nationwide race at Daytona to be all about Danica …New York Daily NewsDanica Patrick revealed to no-one's surprise Monday she's going to enter Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide race at the Daytona International Speedway. …Danica Patrick adds another star to NASCAR Nationwide raceOrlando SentinelPatrick reverses course and signs on for NASCAR Nationwide debut at DaytonaThe Canadian Press2010 Daytona: Kevin Harvick NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkWhoWon.com -Inside Line -ESPNall 1,953 news articles »

Josh Wise Joins Specialty Racing for 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series SeasonWhoWon.com (press release)The Riverside, Calif. native has made 21 career starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, including three in 2009. He also competed in the USAC Silver Crown …Q&A: NASCAR Nationwide Driver - Colin BraunPaddockTalkBraun Announces Daytona Sponsor For ScottHardcoreRaceFans.comStopRepairBills.com Partners With Braun Racing and Brian Scott in 2010 NASCAR…PaddockTalkall 8 news articles »

2010 Daytona: Colin Braun NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkFortunately, I have been able to qualify really well at Daytona in both the trucks and the Nationwide car and I'm hopeful I can repeat that in this Con-way …Con-way Freight Launches New Website for Con-way RacingTruck.Net (press release)all 3 news articles »

USA Online Gambling NewsESPN's NASCAR Coverage to Rock with Comic Book HeroesPaddockTalkThroughout the 10-month NASCAR Nationwide Series season, CBH's music, videos and promotions will be featured in 35 races televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. …Motorsports This Week on ESPNSports Features Communications (press release)NASCAR highlights under Brian FranceSports Business Journal (subscription)Champion Jimmie Johnson is still the guy to beat in Sprint CupBoston HeraldRotoworld.com -Tampabay.com -USA Online Gambling Newsall 10 news articles »

2010 Daytona: Scott Riggs NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkRAB Racing's co-owner and general manager, Robert A. Benton is the youngest owner in the NASCAR Nationwide Series garage at the ripe age of 30. …

2010 Daytona: Paul Menard NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalk98 Ford Fusion NASCAR Nationwide Series team, Menards is also affiliated with the racing ventures: Robby Gordon, Matt Crafton, Ed Carpenter and Frank Kimmel …

Nationwide season-opener has 14 Cup drivers among 53 entrantsScene DailyThere are 53 entries for the NASCAR Nationwide Series season-opening DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. …and more »

msnbc.com2010 NASCAR Media Day: NASCAR Nationwide - Reed SorensonPaddockTalkHow many Nationwide races are you running this year? "We are running 23. I kind of wish I was running all of them because it's only 10 races away from a …No complaints about Harvick's Bud Shootout victory despite confusion, crashesSavannah Morning NewsNASCAR's'have at it' policy nets plenty of smack talkThe Virginian-PilotChanges are welcomedPost SearchlightAbout - News & Issues (blog) -Motorsport.com -PaddockTalkall 1,239 news articles »

AutoWeekDanica Patrick Announces 12-Race Nascar ScheduleNew York Times (blog)Danica Patrick said Thursday that she planned to compete this year in at least 12 races on the Nascar Nationwide Series, the second highest …Patrick to make pit stop at Loudon in late JuneBoston GlobeNNS: Patrick Noncommittal On NASCAR DebutFOXNewsDIGEST - Patrick maps NASCAR scheduleSan Francisco ChronicleAkron Beacon Journal -AutoWeek -Stock Car Spinall 386 news articles »

Senate candidate Meek courts NASCAR fansBroward Politics (blog)Driver Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an Indy Car race, will make her NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at the race at Daytona International Speedway …and more »

Red Horse Racing announced Monday that Nelson Piquet Jr. will drive the No. 1 Toyota in the 2010 Camping World Truck Series season opener at Daytona.

New Camping World Truck Series owner Kyle Busch plans to race two trucks for the full 2010 season, which begins Friday at Daytona International Speedway, despite losing his truck's primary sponsor on Thursday.

Dennis Setzer will drive the No. 46 Dodge for Team Gill Racing in the Camping World Truck Series' season opener on Feb. 12 at Daytona.

SS Green Light Racing has announced that Sean Murphy will drive the team's No. 07 Chevy Silverado in the season-opening Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at the Daytona International Speedway.

Team Gill Racing has announced that 2008 Truck Series champion Johnny Benson will debut its No. 95 Ford F-150 in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 12.

New York Times (blog)Former F1 driver Piquet lands Truck Series ride with Red Horse RacingThe Canadian PressFormer Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. will enter the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Red Horse Racing announced Monday …Daytona: Ron Hornaday Jr NASCAR Truck Race PreviewPaddockTalkSadler Looking To Win Daytona Truck RaceHardcoreRaceFans.comPiquet Nation's Debut at DaytonaBleacher ReportTruckSeries.com -autosport.com -Racerall 1,953 news articles »

ThatsRacin.comTaking a fast look ahead at the 2010 Truck seriesThatsRacin.com(Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) NASCAR's Truck series teams are at work, getting ready for the season opener at Daytona International …2010 Daytona: Mike Skinner NASCAR Truck Race PreviewPaddockTalkall 2 news articles »

2010 Daytona: Randy Moss NASCAR Truck Race PreviewPaddockTalkAs it is for so many of the people involved in racing, it doesn't take much to see how NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driver David Starr …Zachry To Sponsor David Starr and Randy Moss Motorsports in 2010Autochannel (press release)all 2 news articles »

Sports Business Journal (subscription)NASCAR highlights under Brian FranceSports Business Journal (subscription)2 series beginning in 2008. Dec. 4: Sears' Craftsman brand, sponsor of NASCAR's truck series since its inception in 1995, says it will end the deal in 2009. …and more »

AutoWeekFamed No. 3 returning to Daytona in truck seriesUSA TodayDillon made his NASCAR debut in 2008 and has started eight races in the truck and Nationwide series. He drove the No. 3 truck twice in the truck series last …NASCAR Notebook: Mark Martin earns pole position for Daytona 500Florida Times-UnionMartin, Earnhardt settle in front rowTampa Tribune10 things to watchFlorida TodayBleacher Report -Arizona Daily Star -Beliefnet.comall 589 news articles »

MUSGRAVE: Takes On 2.5 Mile Tri-OvalTruckSeries.com15 Hope for Haiti Billy Ballew Motorsports Toyota Tundra NASCAR Camping World Truck Series truck for the season opening event Friday, February 12, 2010. …Aric Almirola to drive truck for Billy Ballew Motorsports in 2010Scene DailyALMIROLA: Heads To High Banks With Ballew MotorsportsTruckSeries.comall 3 news articles »

Senate candidate Meek courts NASCAR fansBroward Politics (blog)Democrat Mark Warner ran the "Warner for Governor" Ford at a 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series during his successful campaign for Virginia chief executive. …and more »

FOXSports.comTRUCKS: Bodine, Germain Racing Need SponsorshipFOXNewsTodd Bodine has won four of the last five NASCAR Truck Series races at Daytona and Talladega, so his Germain Racing team heads to Daytona next week with …The troubling side of NASCAR's changes to Truck qualifyingYahoo! Sports (blog)NASCAR Cuts Truck Guaranteed StartersAbout - News & Issues (blog)Kyle Busch Already Winning In 2010HardcoreRaceFans.comRacingNation.com -WhoWon.com -FOXSports.comall 230 news articles »

Bleacher ReportTRUCKS: Busch Doing Truck Ownership Much Like Stewart's Cup VentureSPEEDtv.comIn December, Busch announced his foray into NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team ownership with Kyle Busch Motorsports and brought drivers Tayler Malsam …Busch loses Miccosukee as sponsor but presses onNascarRick Ware Racing, "The Biggest Little Team in Motorsports" looks forward to …NASCAR Ranting and Raving (blog)Save the Drama For Yo Mama: Time To Be Excited About 2010 NASCAR SeasonBleacher ReportPaddockTalk -Rotowire -TruckSeries.comall 13 news articles »

2010 Daytona: Colin Braun NASCAR Nationwide Race PreviewPaddockTalkUnlike last season in the truck series, I will have some teammates out there with me so I'm going to look for them out on the track in the draft. …Con-way Freight Launches New Website for Con-way RacingTruck.Net (press release)all 3 news articles »