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Austin Dillon laughs as he prepares to climb into his car before the first of two NASCAR Sprint Cup series qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Dillon, Larson headline impressive rookie class

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin gets ready for a practice session for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Denny Hamlin driving for Daytona sweep

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Crew members work on pit road under threatening skies during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Elliott, Labonte nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame

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Crew members work on pit road under threatening skies during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

5 things to know about what’s going on at Daytona

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the second of two NASCAR Sprint Cup series qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Rookie Kligerman sweats out Daytona 500 berth

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In these photos taken in February 2014, qualifying drivers and their cars in the starting field for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race are shown at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. They are, from top, Austin Dillon, Martin Truex Jr, Matt Kenseth, and Denny Hamlin. (AP Photo)

Drivers competing in the 2014 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dylan Kwasniewski looks up at the sky after qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Kwasniewski wins Nationwide pole at Daytona

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Car owner and and even-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty stands outside his hauler in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

For Petty, it’s still good to be The King

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Darlington signs sponsor for Nationwide race

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the second of two NASCAR Sprint Cup series qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

5 things to know about what’s going on at Daytona

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Austin Dillon (3) drives past No. 3 flags flying in Turn 4 during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Dillon won the pole position for the race. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NASCAR lets fans enjoy open communication

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Bestwick named Indianapolis 500 announcer

Associated Press

Montoya would like to run Brickyard in July

Associated Press

Austin Dillon, right, holds up the pole award with car owner and grandfather Richard Childress after qualifying for the pole position in the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Famed No. 3 makes emphatic return at Daytona

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Austin Dillon, right, holds up the pole award with car owner and grandfather Richard Childress after qualifying for the pole position in the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

5 things to know about what’s going on at Daytona

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race pole winner Austin Dillon poses by his car after his qualifying run at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Austin Dillon puts No. 3 on pole for Daytona 500

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Elliott, Kwasniewski gain NASCAR speedway approval

Associated Press

Driver Danica Patrick, left, watches as crew members make adjustments to her car during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Richard Petty stands by Patrick remarks

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Chevrolet pace car catches fire at Daytona race

Associated Press