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Budweiser Shootout Features New Format In 2009

The Budweiser Shootout, NASCAR's season-opening event, will undergo a major format change in 2009 with the top-six drivers in owner's points for each car manufacturer eligible for a starting berth. NASCAR's season-opening event is scheduled for Saturday night, Feb. 7 at Daytona International Speedway.

Race Fans Help Save Lives At DIS In Third Annual NASCAR Foundation Blood & Marrow Drive

Race fans once again flocked to Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, Sept. 11, but it wasn't the thrill of racing on the 31-degree high banks that attracted them to "The World Center of Racing."

Prestigious Events Fill Daytona's 2009 Racing Schedule

From stock cars' most prestigious race - the Daytona 500 - to sports cars' most prestigious road race - the Rolex 24 At Daytona - Daytona International Speedway again shows why it is billed as the "World Center or Racing" with the release of its 2009 racing schedule.

Daytona 500 Winner Ryan Newman Joins Stewart-Haas Racing

The 50th running of the Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman has secured his ride for 2009.Tony Stewart announced Newman as the driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet, the second team for Stewart-Haas Racing. Newman will begin driving for Stewart-Haas Racing in the season-opening 51st annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15. Video: Newman Fan Reaction

Two Minutes With: Matt Kenseth Talks TV, Racing Idols And Worst Hotel Experience

Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and Roush Fenway Racing driver, sat down with Daytona International Speedway for the latest edition of "Two Minutes With" and answered questions about a plethora of different topics including his television habits, what was his worst hotel experience and his racing idols.