Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin Win Can-Am Duel Races at Daytona International Speedway

Feb 24, 2017 | NASCAR

Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin Win Can-Am Duel Races at Daytona International Speedway
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin won the Can-Am Duel races on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway, as the starting grid for Sunday’s 59th annual DAYTONA 500 was established by the two 150-mile qualifying events.

For the first time since 1971, drivers in the Can-Am Duel earned Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship points for their efforts – the top-10 finishers in each race, to be exact. Drivers responded to that new situation by staging all-out battles in both 60-lappers. There was no indication of drivers playing it safe and looking ahead to the DAYTONA 500.
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NASCAR Unveils Enhanced Format Stage Lengths for All Three National Series

Feb 17, 2017 | NASCAR

NASCAR Unveils Enhanced Format Stage Lengths for All Three National Series
Fuel Mileage, Tire Wear Among Determining Factors for Lap Counts

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2017) – NASCAR today announced the 2017 stage lengths for each race in all three of its national series. A number of factors went into determining the lap count for Stage 1, Stage 2 and the Final Stage of each race, with a singular goal in mind – the best racing for NASCAR fans.
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