Daytona 500 2016: Storylines to Watch in NASCAR’s Season Opener

The Daytona 500 is a true spectacle on a yearly basis, but the 2016 edition is arguably even more intriguing than usual due to the sheer amount of compelling storylines in place for NASCAR fans to follow. Much of the field has a legitimate chance to take the checkered flag Sunday, including both wily veterans and eager rookies. While the likes of Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are out of the picture due to retirement and injury, respectively, youngsters such as Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney are hoping to make an instant impact. That won't be easy, though, as accomplished superstars like Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch appear to have excellent cars capable of entering victory lane. Ahead of the 58th running of the Great America...

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