The highly anticipated 2017 Daytona 500 happened over the weekend, and fans were taken for a wild and crazy adventure around the track by the NASCAR ‘Men of Speed.’ While all eyes were glued to Dale Jr. who was making his return to the sport, it was the two ‘big ones’ that reshaped the Daytona 500. Some will argue that the race and the new rules lived up to the hype. Danica Patrick blames the new NASCAR rules for so many wrecks, but in the end, it was classic Daytona and Kurt Busch emerged to claim his first ever Daytona 500 victory.
Below are links to a few stories on the 2017 Daytona 500 that are being talked about around NASCAR Nation. Have something to say about the Great American race? Make sure to leave a comment. Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest NASCAR news delivered to you once a week.
Kurt Busch wins his first Daytona 500 with last-lap pass – NASCAR
Tony Stewart finally gets chance to go to victory lane after a Daytona 500 win – NBC Sports
2017 Daytona 500: Crash sidelines Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch – SB Nation
NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Standings After Daytona – Beyond the Flag
AJ Allmendinger places patient third-place run at Daytona into perspective – Fox Sports
Sunoco Rookie of the Year campaign in Cup gets off to rough start – Kickin’ the Tires
Danica Patrick blames new NASCAR rules for so many Daytona 500 wrecks – USA Today
Kurt Busch’s Daytona 500 winning car has a new home for the next year – NBC Sports
Two ‘big ones’ in short span reshape Daytona 500 – NASCAR
Kyle Busch not happy with Goodyear after wreck – Jayski
NASCAR’s 5-minute crash clock tested at Daytona 500 – AutoWeek
Drivers react to new race format after crash-marred Daytona 500 – Fox Sports
All eyes glued to Dale Earnhardt Jr. after Daytona 500 crash – USA Today
Daytona 500 recap: Kurt Busch kick starts NASCAR’s new era with ‘Monster’ win – SB Nation
Kurt Busch tells tearful mother ‘We conquered Daytona’ – NBC Sports
Party time! Outlaw, Smoke, Gronk turn Daytona 500 into bash – AP
Monster Energy’s race win in title-sponsor debut ‘beyond crazy,’ VP says – ESPN
Steve O’Donnell pleased with enhanced race format following Daytona weekend – NASCAR
Daytona 500 victory “makes it all worth it” for Tony Gibson – Motorsport
Despite falling short, Elliott runs masterful race – NASCAR
Social reaction to first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race – NASCAR
Youth movement strong at Daytona in all three series – ESPN
Michael Waltrip finishes eighth in final Great American Race – Sporting News
Runner-up Ryan Blaney earns best result for Wood Brothers since 2011 Daytona 500 win – NBC Sports
Daytona 500 on FOX scores more than 23 million total viewers – Speedway Digest
All 38 drivers who have graced Victory Lane in the Daytona 500 – Fox Sports
Tony Stewart’s 1st Daytona 500 win comes as owner – ESPN
Kicked out of the Daytona 500 two years ago, Kurt Busch is now a champ – Yahoo Sports
18 of the best Daytona 500 quotes – Fox Sports
Stewart gets elusive Daytona 500 win as owner and it’s still ‘special’ – Kickin’ the Tires
Brian France warned drivers about blocking in the Daytona 500 … we think – AutoWeek
Hype, new format didn’t equal must-watch Daytona 500 – AP
Despite Daytona wreck, Earnhardt grateful for safety features, support – NASCAR
Kurt Busch “gamble” pays off for Gene Haas in the Daytona 500 – Motorsport
Wreck in Daytona 500 spoils Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s return to NASCAR – Charlotte Observer
Kyle Busch not happy with Goodyear after wreck – Jayski
Busch finally wins The Great American Race, as it slips away for several others – PRN
Bruce: In the end, it was classic Daytona – NASCAR
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