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McMurray survived a green-white-checkered finish and was able to hold off a hard charging Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win NASCAR's most prestigious race.
McMurray, whose previous win at Daytona came in the 2007 Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, led only the final two laps of the race - the fewest amount of laps led by a Daytona 500 champion - but it was enough to capture the coveted Harley J. Earl trophy.
"It's unbelievable," said an emotional McMurray. "I can't really put it into words the way it feels. As a kid growing up, this is what you dream of -- being able to win the Daytona 500."
McMurray, who first came to Daytona as a kid to participate in kart racing, didn't know if he would have a ride in 2010 until his former car owner Chip Ganassi gave him a call and put him in a car for the second time.
"Coming off of Turn 4, knowing.you're going to be the Daytona 500 champion, I can't explain it to you," McMurray said. "It's very emotional. I don't know that I've cried like that. I kept trying to compose myself, but I couldn't hold it back."
McMurray was able to hold off Earnhardt Jr., who went from 10th to second in the final two laps of the Daytona 500.
"It was all a blur," said Earnhardt. "I was just going wherever they weren't. I really don't enjoy being that aggressive, but if there was enough room for the radiator to fit, you just kind of held the gas down and prayed for the best."
The race, which was slowed by two red flags for track repair, was highlighted by a record 21 different leaders who exchanged the lead 52 times.
As always, the stars came out for the Daytona 500 Pre-Race festivities. Country music superstar Tim McGraw kicked things off with a Pre-Race show before Harry Connick Jr. sang the National Anthem. Junior Johnson, the 1960 Daytona 500 champion, served as Grand Marshal, seven-time Daytona 500 champion Richard Petty drove the pace car and the Wood Brothers served as the Honorary Starter.
NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to Daytona for the Coke Zero 400 1-3 July. Call now packages to this event.
He will enjoy 2 Nights at the Express by Holiday Inn Warwick, 2 x General Admission tickets, coach transfers to and from Silverstone circuit to watch the qualifying and Grand Prix. All courtesy of Grandstand Motor Sports.
The premium-95-E10, which is a new fuel containing up to 10% by volume of ethanol will be gradually distributed to service stations from 1 April 2009.
Why this new fuel?
* The marketing of this premium-95-E10 will help achieve the objectives of integration
provided by the French biofuel plan, particularly the target of 7% in energy in 2010.
What vehicles are compatible?
* It is compatible with 60% of petrol vehicles currently in circulation e.g. post 2000, and
with the vast majority of new vehicles.
* The fuel therefore will eventually be fully compatible with all new cars.
* For other vehicles, it is advisable to continue to use premium grade 95 or 98,
whose distribution will be maintained.
What are the characteristics of SP95-E10?
* Its main features, apart from its content of ethanol or equivalent, are identical to those
of premium-grade MS 95.
* The SP95-E10 is also consistent with specifications set by the European directive on
fuel quality, the latest amendment was enacted under the energy-climate package.
In conclusion
We recommend that classic cars do not use the new bio fuel 95 - E10 instead continue to use premium grade 95, which is still widely available.
Drivers of performance vehicules should also avoid the bio fuel and use the premium grade 95 or 98.
Thomas could not believe his luck when good client Martin Overington asked him to drive his 1930's Blower Bentley to the circuit whilst on the Grand Prix de Pau Historique tour. After a driving lesson from Martin to get used to its idiosyncratics such as the throttle pedal and the brake pedal being the wrong way around, the starting procedure following a lengthy check list and 10 minutes to prepare for and a gearbox that requires double declutching both up and down the gears, not to mention the tank-like weight of the steering! Thomas was reminded on the test drive that the gear box alone would require a £5000 rebuild if mistreated and that the car itself is worth in the region of a million pounds. Fortunately the driving test was passed and the car reached the circuit on race day without incident!
Neil is competing in the Historic Formula Ford 2000 championship run by the HSCC. Donington saw the 1st round take place in early April and the team unloaded two freshly prepared Reynard SF79's, glistening in their identical bright yellow livery. Neil qualified on pole and although his start was a little shaky and he was not in first place by the first corner, he certainly was by the end of the first lap. He continued to dominate the race, finishing over 12 seconds clear of the 2nd placed car.
On to Cadwell Park where, after one lap of qualifying the shock absorber broke on Neil's car meaning a starting position of 12th and leaving him a bit of work to do in the race. After the 1st lap he was in 6th position and by lap 5 he was in the lead, which is where he stayed.
The most recent race was at Silverstone on 9 May where normality resumed. Neil qualified on pole and finished quite comfortably ahead of the field.
Can anyone stop him this season?
Autosport International Competition - Congratulations Mr G Hart!
Grandstand Sponsors Cape ChallengeUntil now no one has taken up that challenge.
Grandstand Motor Sports are now the proud sponsors of Steve Noujaim as he attempts to break the record.
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