Daytona 500 2015: Under-the-Radar Drivers Who Will Have an Impact

Unlike most other sports, NASCAR has its premier event at the beginning of the season. The Daytona 500 will mark the start for the Sprint Cup, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking to win for a second straight year. Earnhardt might have won the event in 2014, but not all drivers up near the front of the pack will be superstars. For example, Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 in 2011, becoming the youngest driver to do so at 20 years and one day old. That was also his lone win in the series. This time around, Bayne joins a group of competitors who will look to upset the top drivers in the sport. In a massive event like the Daytona 500, getting off to a strong start can also set the stage for a stellar season. Leading up to the Great American Race, l...

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