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The countdown continues to gain steam as it moves to within a week of the Daytona 500.
With the 2025 Daytona 500 looming on Feb. 16, the Daytona Beach News-Journal is checking off the boxes on the calendar until the 67th running of the Great American Race.
Today’s driver and car: NASCAR Hall of Famer was sponsored by Pfizer and its Viagra brand from 2001-05, producing just three overall wins but plenty of snide comments.
Daytona NASCAR race schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Pole qualifying to set the front row for the Daytona 500, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13: The Duels at Daytona, two 150-mile races to set the lineup for the Daytona 500, 7 p.m. (Fox Sports 1).
Friday, Feb. 14: Truck Series, Fresh From Florida 250, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).
Saturday, Feb. 15: ARCA 200, noon (Fox); Xfinity Series, United Rentals 300, 5 p.m. (CW).Sunday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500, 2:30 p.m. (Fox).
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona 500 is how far away? Mark Martin, Viagra help with countdown