Latest Daytona Beach News

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others

Aug. 25, 2024 10:15 AM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the Cup Series’ regular-season finale. The 2017 series champion has a 58-point cushion in the playoff standings, likely enough considering the most any driver could make up is roughly...

Harrison Burton wins a wild NASCAR Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming

Aug. 24, 2024 23:54 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Out of his ride and far removed from the playoff picture, Harrison Burton changed his fortunes with a lap to remember Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Burton passed two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on the final lap in overtime to...

Caeleb Dressel looks to end Olympic swimming career by racing 'splash-and-dash' event in LA in 2028

Aug. 24, 2024 20:01 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two weeks removed from the Paris Games, gold medal swimmer Caeleb Dressel is already making plans for Los Angeles. The 28-year-old Dressel said Saturday at Daytona International Speedway that he would like to end his competitive career racing the 50-meter...

Michael McDowell tops qualifying for Cup Series race at Daytona and earns 4th pole of the season

Aug. 23, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's a Front Row front row at Daytona International Speedway. Michael McDowell won the pole for Saturday night's 400-mile race at Daytona, edging Front Row Motorsports teammate Todd Gilliland in qualifying Friday. McDowell reached a top...

Frustrated amid a winless season, two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch says he 'could legit win Daytona'

Aug. 23, 2024 17:35 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch is masking his disappointment. He’s hiding his frustration and walking through the NASCAR garage trying not to let anyone see how challenging this season has been for the two-time Cup Series champion. “I’m a great actor, apparently,” he...

NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off

Aug. 20, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Coke Zero Sugar 400 Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m. (NBC). Track: Daytona International Speedway. Race...

Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024

Aug. 19, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Tyler Reddick capped an emotional week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Reddick's mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane crash just three days before he won at Michigan International Speedway on Monday. “I can’t help but...

TopBuild: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 06, 2024 06:54 AM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — TopBuild Corp. (BLD) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $150.7 million. The Daytona Beach, Florida-based company said it had profit of $4.78 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $5.42 per...

Brown & Brown: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 22, 2024 17:47 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO) on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $257 million. On a per-share basis, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based company said it had net income of 90 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time...