Daytona, FL – February 15, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
Stock Car’s fiercest gladiators harnessed into their chariots of horsepower to conquer Daytona’s 2.5-mile International Superspeedway in quest for the covenant Harley J. Earl Trophy. Many ambitious drivers have attempted, only a few succeed.
Chase Briscoe (49.249) and Austin Cindric (49.325) Wednesday’s qualifying lap, locks in the front row optimizing a single lap run for the Great American Race.
Thursday’s first Duel Race Checker Flag would be captured by Bubba Wallace and followed with Austin Cindric’s winning performance in the second Duel Qualifier.
Position finished in the respectful Duel’s (1&2) formulates the starting grid for the Daytona 500.
Stage 1 Recap: – 2025 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway Annual running of the Daytona 500 will be filed with much Pomp and Circumstance as the President of the United States with ‘Entourage’ leading the Daytona field for a courtesy lap and words of safety of those participating.
Unfortunately, incumbent weather will delay racing on Lap 10, under the wheel of race leader Chase Brisco.
Jet Blowers take to the track in efforts at hand. Couple hours in advance, track conditions approved to resume racing.
Edging to the front , Joey Logano caters a Penske Paint Scheme that is undefeated when displayed on a Penske race machine.
Joey Logano will receive a free pass to Stage 1 Checkers under the caution flag as Zane Smith bumps veteran Denny Hamlin into a domino collision.
Stage 1 Results: – 2025 Daytona 500
1. Joey Logano
2. Brad Keselowski
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
5. Christopher Bell
6. Alex Bowman
7. Daniel Suarez
8. Tyler Reddick
9. Erik Jones
10. William Byron
Stage 2 Recap: – 2025 Daytona 500
Mobile Chess and a Chrome Horn bolts Ryan Preece to lead the pack, near halfway-mark of Stage 2. Preece’s residence was challenged by Alex Bowman and Austin Cindric.
Austin progress to the lead with Checkers in sight and Competitors in rear view.
Cup Champ Ryan Blaney stays loyal to the outside lane overtaking Cindric’s hold on the lower lane creating a photo finish for checkers.
Ryan Blaney awarded Stage 2 honors.
Stage 2 Results: – 2025 Daytona 500
1. Ryan Blaney
2. Austin Cindric
3. Chase Elliott
4. Alex Bowman
5. Todd Gilliland
6. Chris Buescher
7. Erik Jones
8. Joey Logano
9. Kyle Busch
10. Bubba Wallace
Final Stage Recap: – 2025 Daytona 500
Stage 2 winner Ryan Blaney rotates back to lead as aggressive drivers descend to the front to differ with laps dwindling.
Previous Daytona Winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. pronounces his presence blocking for the lead less than 15 scheduled circuits remaining. Many drivers including Ryan Blaney will be part of a massive car collision in results of Stenhouse Jr. actions.
Competitive cars who avoided conflicts will be narrowed down to a distinctive few.
Austin Cindric and Denny Hamlin battle for the lead, as sands diminish in an hourglass.
Ryan Preece accident with 5 laps remaining, justifies Safety Accomplishments achieved.
Laps and patience to be tested in overtime.
Austin Cindric, Denny Hamlin and Cole Custer will be key players in the finale tangling in a final lap Overtime.
To their dismay, Previous Daytona 500 winner Alex Bowman avoids conflict and motivates his bowtie to the front.
Alex Bowman goes Back-to-Back Daytona 500 Checkers winning the Great American Race at the World Center of Racing!
Daytona 500 Results
NASCAR Cup Series
February 16, 2025
Pos | Driver
1. William Byron
2. Tyler Reddick
3. Jimmie Johnson
4. Chase Briscoe
5. John Hunter Nemechek
6. Alex Bowman
7. Ryan Blaney
8. Austin Cindric
9. Justin Allgaier
10. Chris Buescher
11. Michael McDowell
12. Daniel Suarez
13. Erik Jones
14. Ty Dillon
15. Chase Elliott
16. Riley Herbst
17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
18. Ty Gibbs
19. Cody Ware
20. Kyle Larson
21. Cole Custer
22. Corey LaJoie
23. Austin Dillon
24. Denny Hamlin
25. Cody Ware
26. Brad Keselowski
27. Todd Gilliland
28. Noah Gragson
29. Bubba Wallace
30. Carson Hocevar
25. Cody Ware
26. Brad Keselowski
27. Todd Gilliland
28. Noah Gragson
29. Bubba Wallace
30. Carson Hocevar
31. Christopher Bell
32. Ryan Preece
33. Shane van Gisbergen
34. Kyle Busch
35. Joey Logano
36. Zane Smith
37. Josh Berry
38. Martin Truex Jr
39. Helio Castroneves
40. Ross Chastain
41. AJ Allmendinger
NASCAR Cup Series Points Standing
(After Daytona 500 race 2/16/25)
Pos | Driver | Points
1. Ryan Blaney | 51 | 1PP
2. William Byron | 50 | 5PP
3. Austin Cindric | 48
4. Tyler Reddick | 44
5. Alex Bowman | 42
6. Chris Buescher | 40
13. Daniel Suarez | 29
14. Michael McDowell | 27
15. Ricky Stenhouse Jr | 26
16. Ty Gibbs | 21
17. Joey Logano | 21 | 1PP
18. Riley Herbst | 20
19. Corey LaJoie | 20
20. Denny Hamlin | 20
21. Brad Keselowski | 20
22. Todd Gilliland | 20
23. Bubba Wallace | 20
24. Justin Haley | 18
25. Austin Dillon | 18
26. Kyle Larson | 17
27. Cole Custer | 16
28. Christopher Bell | 13
29. Cody Ware | 12
30. Noah Gragson | 9
31. Ross Chastain | 8
32. Carson Hocevar | 7
33. AJ Allmendinger | 6
34. Ryan Preece | 5
35. Kyle Busch | 5
36. Shane van Gisbergen | 4
37. Zane Smith | 1
38. Josh Berry | 1
39. Martin Truex Jr | 1
NASCAR Cup Series 2nd point’s race shifted to Hotlanta for the Ambetter Health 400 hosted by the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
3:00 p.m. EST. FOX / SIRIUSXM NASCAR Radio 90 / PRN
