UPDATE: Jimmie Johnson qualified second among the nine non-chartered cars ... When I spoke to (NASCAR Chairman) Jim France when I was down here for the Rolex 24 and understanding the intent behind it, ...

Jimmie Johnson finished ... So I'm glad I got one in my favor." Johnson competed in 12 Cup Series races over the previous two seasons, including both the 2023 and '24 Daytona 500s.

The venue also hosts the Rolex 24 as well as various ARCA, AMA Superbike, SCCA and AMA Supercross races. William Byron hoisted the Daytona 500 title in 2024, besting fellow Hendrick Motorsports ...