The Daytona Primer
02/17/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
The 65th Edition of The Great American Race Starts the Engine of NASCAR’s 2023 Season
The spring racing slate began in early February, but this Sunday’s Daytona 500 will officially welcome NASCAR back to the spotlight. The 65th edition of The Great American race hits the asphalt at Daytona International Speedway Sunday afternoon (2:30 pm ET), and racing fans can finally rejoice after a long winter. The qualifying laps are in the books, and we’re ready for the drivers to start their engines. Here’s a look at the starting grid and the drivers with the best odds.
2023 Daytona 500 Qualifying Results
1. Alex Bowman (181.686 mph)
2. Kyle Larson (181.057 mph)
3. William Byron (180.727 mph)
4. Aric Almirola (180.723 mph)
5. Joey Logano (180.712 mph)
Driver Odds
Denny Hamlin (+1200), Chase Elliot (+1200), Ryan Blaney (+1200), Joey Logano (+1400), Kyle Larson (+1400), Kyle Busch (+1400)
Race: Sunday (2:30 pm ET, FOX)
Additional Storylines
NASCAR: 101 for Daytona 500: NASCAR’s Grandest Stage
CBS Sports: Alex Bowman Wins Pole in Great American Race for 3rd Time
FOX Sports: Jimmie Johnson & Travis Pastrana Qualify for Daytona 500
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