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12:07 PM ET 02.20 | Goodyear's director of racing Greg Stucker was asked point blank, "Has Goodyear developed the perfect race tire?" He smiled, accepted the compliment then chose his words carefully. "We're very happy," Stucker said. "Let's put it that way." The fact is, Goodyear has worked on the 2011 Speed Weeks/Daytona 500 tire since May 2010, just weeks after the announcement Daytona International Speedway would be repaved. It was worth the effort. Not only do these stock-car tires not generate heat, they don't wear out. Sprint Cup teams have spent virtually no money on tires. Few cars changed tires in the 62- and 60-lap Gatorade Duel At Daytona qualifying races on Thursday. Many of those tires still looked fresh after 150 miles of wear. "Tire wear is basically nonexistent," Stucker said. "Guys could have gone further in the Duel. We know that guys who ran tires in the Duel ran them again in Friday practice to put a few more laps on them." There is talk that some teams may elect to go the distance on one set of tires today.

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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February 20, 2011 12:11 PM ET

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A new story, of RELEVANCE, the day of the race. Someone breakout the champagne!

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February 20, 2011 12:47 PM ET

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I love it! A story where someone got something right!Way to go Goodyear. Now a bigger gas tank, and we won't need the pit crew or the pit stop. Brilliant!Hope Everyone has a Great Daytona race Day!

go over to the thread Float! are you going to be around today?

Win TWINS!!!

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February 20, 2011 01:06 PM ET

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I count 18 NEW ACCOUNTS just from last evening. Sure to be an exciting season if they can manage to stay around! Good Times!

stop worrying about "new" accounts....

Win TWINS!!!

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February 20, 2011 01:31 PM ET

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Nice tribute to Dale Sr. before the race. The song was Mad World.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

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February 20, 2011 01:35 PM ET

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Kyle gonna be pissed off all day now.

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February 20, 2011 01:36 PM ET

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4 [/youtube]

Didn't work huh?

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February 20, 2011 01:45 PM ET

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What are the chances of Kelselowski getting a push by Edwards anytime.

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February 20, 2011 02:03 PM ET

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Harvick, bad break

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February 20, 2011 02:12 PM ET

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O.K. whose left?

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February 20, 2011 05:55 PM ET

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As far as I'm concerned the best driver won, turned 20 yesterday, wins 500 today. What a geat present. Didn't even know where victory lane was. Great Stuff.

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February 20, 2011 06:09 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:55 PM ET 02.20 by shiprock

As far as I'm concerned the best driver won, turned 20 yesterday, wins 500 today. What a geat present. Didn't even know where victory lane was. Great Stuff.

impressive performance by the kid i must say.. not a scratch on the car either, except for the obvious..

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February 20, 2011 07:00 PM ET

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Yeah, Bayne had a great speed weeks. This wasn't a fluke, I don't think.

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February 20, 2011 09:37 PM ET

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Yeah, Bayne had a great speed weeks. This wasn't a fluke, I don't think.

Rick, he earned every darn bit of everything, no fluke with this youngster

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February 20, 2011 11:08 PM ET

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Now, that was a pretty good race this afternoon. It seemed like everyone expected a real snoozefest and it looks like they got a decent race. Jeff Gordon must have seen the talent in that kid the other day, he hooked up with him in practice. It was neat to see the Woods Brothers Ford in the right colors and the #21. Just like the old days. Regan Smith had a good day and the other Ragan #6 also. I see Brad Keselowski is still a bit cocky and on the back bumper it said " Have at it Brad " Of course Kyle got a Top 10 and Joooonya ran true to form at the end, midpack. Kyle was very calm and composed after the race in his interview.

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February 20, 2011 11:37 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:08 PM ET 02.20 by JKINDELRAY

Kyle was very calm and composed after the race in his interview.

I could be wrong, LOL but I was waiting for a congrats to come out of his mouth, nada

shiprock

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February 21, 2011 01:49 AM ET

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Joooonya ran true to form at the end, midpack.

yea, because getting caught up in an accident after having to pit for a flat tire (from the wreck before) is his fault..

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February 21, 2011 07:44 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:08 PM ET 02.20 by JKINDELRAY

Now, that was a pretty good race this afternoon. It seemed like everyone expected a real snoozefest and it looks like they got a decent race. Jeff Gordon must have seen the talent in that kid the other day, he hooked up with him in practice. It was neat to see the Woods Brothers Ford in the right colors and the #21. Just like the old days. Regan Smith had a good day and the other Ragan #6 also. I see Brad Keselowski is still a bit cocky and on the back bumper it said " Have at it Brad " Of course Kyle got a Top 10 and Joooonya ran true to form at the end, midpack. Kyle was very calm and composed after the race in his interview.

I agree. There was some interesting racing yesterday. Good for the kid, what a birthday present!

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February 21, 2011 08:42 AM ET

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I thought it was a good race. The 2 car draft added a different dimension of racing that hasn't been seen before.

Congrats to Trevor, he did a lot pushing for a lot of teams this week and to see him win was great. This kid has potential, more so then say Stale Bread, I just hope they don't rush and put him full time Cup before he is truly ready.

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February 21, 2011 09:22 AM ET

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Dale Jr. earns Daytona 500 pole.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the only driver to top 186 mph for his first Daytona pole.

Just in case anyone here missed it.

And your point is ???