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2013/02/19

Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, poses with her crew after winning the pole award for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

Danica At Key Career Moment After Life Changes

For so long, Danica Patrick was just a pretty girl in a fast car surrounded by a crack marketing staff who parlayed a few golden moments on the track into worldwide fame.

2013/02/18

Danica Wins Pole For NASCAR’s Daytona 500

Danica Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole on Sunday, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any race in NASCAR’s premier circuit.

2013/02/18

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder

Opening Practice At Daytona Includes 5-Car Wreck

It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.

2013/02/15

NASCAR Releases 2013 Sprint Cup Schedule

NASCAR finally announced the 2013 Sprint Cup Series schedule, which is a virtual copy of this year’s slate. There will again be 36 points races beginning with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 24.

2012/09/26

A jet dryer bursts into flames after being hit by Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, under caution during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 27, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR)

TMS Makes Safety Changes After Daytona Crash

Texas Motor Speedway is planning safety changes for its jet dryer trucks, following an unprecedented crash and explosion at the Daytona 500. Speedway president Eddie Gossage said his staff met Tuesday to discuss changes to the two custom-built trucks at the track.

2012/03/01

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford during a radio interview on February 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Kenseth is the winner of the 2012 Daytona 500. (Photo by Ronald Martinez /Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

Welcome Matt

By winning a second, historic Daytona 500, Matt Kenseth is suddenly NASCAR’s ho-hum superstar.

2012/02/29

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, during a Dallas Mavericks basketball game at the American Airlines Center on February 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

Daytona 500 Winner Kenseth Attends Mavs Game

Matt Kenseth was sitting courtside at a Dallas Mavericks game only about 18 hours after winning the delayed Daytona 500.

2012/02/29

Matt Kenseth with Richie Whitt, Sybil Summers & Greggo at the Fan Sports Lounge in Dallas (Photo: S.Summers, CBSDFW.COM)

Daytona 500 Winner Matt Kenseth Embraces His RAGE

Last night he was in the winners circle after winning the 54th Daytona 500 and today he joined Richie & Greggo live at the Fan Sports Lounge in Dallas!

2012/02/28

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, celebrates with a victory lap after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 27, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 After Fire & Rain

Rain, fire and Tide laundry detergent all factored into a Daytona 500 that will go down as the most bizarre in NASCAR history.

2012/02/28

A general view of the empty grandstands as rain falls postponing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 27, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Daytona 500 Now Set For 6 p.m. Start

Heavy rain soaked Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, forcing NASCAR to postpone the event for the first time in its 54-year history.

2012/02/27

Busy Sports Weekend: My Top 10 CBS Contemplations

Dear Chase Budinger: We’re not that stupid. Obviously you can see through your Dunk Contest blindfold. I’d pay to watch LeBron vs. Blake in a dunk-off. Otherwise, I think we’re done here.

2012/02/27