Pictures: Daytona 500 & Speedweeks 2015
Joey Logano (#22) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Highlights from the 2015 Daytona 500 & Speedweeks, at Daytona International Speedway, from Orlando Sentinel photographers Stephen M. Dowell and Joe Burbank.
Jeff Gordon climbs into his #24 car before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jeff Gordon talks with his daughter Ella Sofia (left) and son Leo Benjamin before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
A 24-image panoramic of dusk over Daytona International Speedway, with the Daytona Rising superstructures at each end, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Jeff Gordon tosses a tennis ball back into the crowd during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jeff Gordon before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Rescue personnel respond to the crash of Kyle Busch after he slammed into a retaining wall on Turn One during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jeff Gordon is the center of attention as he is driven through the crowd after driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Joey Logano (#22) crosses the finish line to win the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Kyle Busch is loaded into an ambulance after a serious crash during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly-over the grandstand during the national anthem before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015.
(Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)Joey Logano (#22) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Jeff Gordon greets fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jeff Gordon, with his family, waves to fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Official NASCAR pace driver Brett Bodine drives the Daytona 500 pace car in a 160-mph+ lap at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Kyle Busch is transported in an ambulance after a serious crash during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Jeff Gordon waves to fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wave to fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano (#22) during driver introductions before the start of the race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano (#22) during driver introductions before the start of the race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Jeff Gordon (#24) crosses the start/finish line, stacked 3-wide with Greg Biffle (#16, top) and Casey Mears (#13, middle) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
In the closing laps, Joey Logano (#22) battles Jimmie Johnson (#48) and Denny Hamlin (#11) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Logano won his first Daytona 500, Sunday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Joey Logano (#22) is boxed in by Greg Biffle (#16) and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (#17) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Logano won his first Daytona 500, Sunday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
In the closing laps, the field passes the Turn Four grandstand during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Joey Logano won his first Daytona 500, Sunday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Justin Allgaier (#51) gets turned into the wall after blowing an engine in the tri-oval,during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Passing is Danica Patrick #10 and Michael MdCowell (#95). (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jeff Gordon talks with his daughter Ella Sofia (left) and son Leo Benjamin before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Tony Stewart greets fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Tony Stewart responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Tony Stewart drives backwards up Pit Row to get to the garage during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Tony Stewart drives to the garage during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. responds to cheering fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
A temporary safety barrier made of tires is seen on Turn One during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Kyle Busch was injured Saturday when he hit the wall that had no safety barrier. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano (#22) stands by the race trophy during driver introductions, before the start of the race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Danica Patrick greets fans during driver introductions, before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 22, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373676Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. bundles up during driver introduction before the start of the first of the two duel qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. Low temperatures are predicited in the mid-30s in central Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. bundles up during driver introduction before the start of the first of the two duel qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. Low temperatures are predicited in the mid-30s in central Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Tony Stewart feigns feeling the chill as he takes the stage during driving introduction before the start of the first of the twoduel qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. Low temperatures are predicited in the mid-30s in central Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. crosses the finish line to win the first of the two dual qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Moments before the crash that injured driver Kyle Bush (#54), he is in heavy, 3-wide traffic going into Turn One during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Moments before the crash that injured driver Kyle Bush (#54), he is in heavy, 3-wide traffic going into Turn One during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Moments before the crash that injured driver Kyle Bush (#54), he is in heavy, 3-wide traffic going into Turn One during the Alert Today Florida 300 XFinity race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 21, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373667Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
#7 Alex Bowman wrecks into Jeb Burton #26 during the second of the two dual qualifying races for the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Danica Patrick gets out of her car after qualifying for the Daytona 500, during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday February 14, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584373580Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
#7 Alex Bowman wrecks into Jeb Burton #26 during the second of the two dual qualifying races for the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Jimmie Johnson crosses the finish line to win the second of the two dual Daytona 500 qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday evening February 19, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B584398428Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
