Kyle Larson will try to snap a 0-for-11 skid in the Daytona 500, and The Associated Press will be embedded with his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.

The Daytona Duels on Thursday evening brought carnage for the NASCAR Cup Series, and now there’s a bevy of drivers who will be dropping to the rear due to having to go to a backup car for Sunday’s race.

Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, will attempt to complete his Grand Slam of NASCAR's crown-jewel events by winning his first Great American Race in his 12th attempt.

Kyle Larson’s early-season run continued Friday, but not on dirt or asphalt. This win came on the water. Led by Larson’s oldest son, Owen, Team Larson won the annual Hot Rods & Reels charity fishing tournament in Lake Lloyd inside the Daytona International Speedway infield.

A Daytona Duel big one ended the second duels race Thursday. It involved aNASCAR Cup Series champion and a highly touted rookie. Coming to the checkered flag in the second qualifying race, rookie Shane van Gisbergen tried to make a move to the outside and was not clear of Christopher Bell.

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