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The Daytona 500 carries more prestige, but the Coke Zero 400 is the tougher race to win at Daytona.

A judge's ruling to lift the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield has caused a lot of confusion. Fryer column

Richard Petty won his 200th and final race 25 years ago Saturday.

NASCAR got it right by honoring a mix of legends for its first Hall of Fame class. Jay Busbee blog

Clint Bowyer held on to pull out his first victory of the season at Daytona. Story
The July race in Daytona is a tougher race to win than the Daytona 500. Read More
By not allowing Jeremy Mayfield an independent drug test, NASCAR has opened itself up to criticism. Read More
If Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going to get back on track, it will be at Daytona International Speedway. Read More
The Rowdy Big 3: Daytona Race Preview
We discuss the dos and donts for success at Daytona this weekend.
Posted Jul 3 2009
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Jeff Burton, Elliott Sadler, Kasey Kahne talk about why they like the night race at Daytona.
Posted Jul 3 2009
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Judge lifts suspension, Mayfield can race
A U.S. District Court Judge lifted Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension Wednesday. Judge Graham Mullen ruled the NASCAR driver is free to race at Daytona…
Posted Jul 2 2009
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| 2009 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Tony Stewart (14) | - |
| 2. Jeff Gordon (24) | -69 |
| 3. Jimmie Johnson (48) | -169 |
| 4. Kurt Busch (2) | -270 |
| 5. Carl Edwards (99) | -367 |
| 6. Denny Hamlin (11) | -392 |
| 7. Ryan Newman (39) | -397 |
| 8. Kyle Busch (18) | -416 |
| 9. Greg Biffle (16) | -418 |
| 10. Matt Kenseth (17) | -470 |
| 2009 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Kyle Busch (18) | - |
| 2. Carl Edwards (60) | -172 |
| 3. Brad Keselowski (88) | -268 |
| 4. Jason Leffler (38) | -389 |
| 5. Joey Logano (20) | -556 |
| 6. Justin Allgaier (12) | -750 |
| 7. Mike Bliss (1) | -770 |
| 8. Brendan Gaughan (62) | -800 |
| 9. Steve Wallace (66) | -806 |
| 10. Jason Keller (27) | -849 |
| 2009 Standings | Behind |
|---|---|
| 1. Ron Hornaday Jr. (33) | - |
| 2. Matt Crafton (88) | -76 |
| 3. Mike Skinner (5) | -134 |
| 4. Todd Bodine (30) | -149 |
| 5. David Starr (24) | -231 |
| 6. Brian Scott (16) | -245 |
| 7. Tayler Malsam (81) | -295 |
| 8. Terry Cook (25) | -298 |
| 9. Rick Crawford (14) | -316 |
| 10. Colin Braun (6) | -332 |
Daytona Beach, FL
Currently: 88°F
| 1. | Tony Stewart (14) | 0/0 |
| 2. | Jeff Gordon (24) | 0/0 |
| 3. | Jimmie Johnson (48) | 0/0 |
| 4. | Kurt Busch (2) | 0/0 |
| 5. | Carl Edwards (99) | 0/0 |
| 6. | Denny Hamlin (11) | 0/0 |
| 7. | Ryan Newman (39) | 0/0 |
| 8. | Kyle Busch (18) | 0/0 |
| 9. | Greg Biffle (16) | 0/0 |
| 10. | Matt Kenseth (17) | 0/0 |
Next Race: Saturday, Jul 11
Daytona Beach, FL
Currently: 88°F
| Final | Pts/Bonus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clint Bowyer (29) | 195/10 |
| 2. | Kyle Busch (18) | 175/5 |
| 3. | Carl Edwards (60) | 165/0 |
| 4. | Joey Logano (20) | 160/0 |
| 5. | Kasey Kahne (10) | 155/0 |
| 6. | Brad Keselowski (88) | 150/0 |
| 7. | Brian Vickers (32) | 146/0 |
| 8. | Justin Allgaier (12) | 142/0 |
| 9. | David Ragan (6) | 143/5 |
| 10. | Kevin Harvick (33) | 134/0 |
Next Race: Friday, Jul 10
Dollar General 300 Powered By Coca-Cola — Chicagoland Speedway
Millington, TN
Currently: 91°F
| Final | Pts/Bonus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ron Hornaday Jr. (33) | 195/10 |
| 2. | Brian Scott (16) | 175/5 |
| 3. | David Starr (24) | 165/0 |
| 4. | Aric Almirola (15) | 165/5 |
| 5. | Matt Crafton (88) | 155/0 |
| 6. | Mike Skinner (5) | 150/0 |
| 7. | Timothy Peters (117) | 146/0 |
| 8. | Johnny Sauter (13) | 142/0 |
| 9. | Colin Braun (6) | 138/0 |
| 10. | Todd Bodine (30) | 134/0 |
Next Race: Saturday, Jul 18