Monday
The AP reported that the council working for the teams in charter negotiations is questioning NASCAR because they do not believe the TV deal was as lucrative as officials expected and believe teams are getting shut out of licensing agreements that should be shared. Click to read story.  
Denny Hamlin made predictions for the 2024 NASCAR season, suggesting if he doesn't win his fourth Daytona 500, he expects Kyle Busch to win it on his 18th try and he also shared the lofty expectations for his 23XI Racing team heading into its fourth season. Check out the video.
 
Tuesday
 
Kyle Larson announced he had signed a new endorsement deal with Logan Paul and KSI's Prime Hydrate brand, which will feature a logo on the Hendrick Motorsports driver's helmet in 2024.
 
What makes the announcement more interesting is the endorsers Larson is joining, including three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Premier League star Erling Haaland. 
 
Wednesday
Jeff Gordon joined Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the Dale Jr. Download and, unsurprisingly, a main topic of conversation was charter negotiations.
 
The Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman got candid when talking about the teams and their leverage with a lapse in the latest agreement. "We don't have a current charter agreement that guarantees that the teams have to show up at the race tracks." Click to see video.
  
 
Thursday - Duels Recap
Jimmie Johnson qualified for the Daytona 500, edging out JJ Yeley in the second Duel. The seven-time champion expressed relief after the race. However, during the race, things got heated and he couldn't hide his frustration with his Legacy Motor Club teammate. Click to read story.  
Martin Truex Jr. won the 2023 regular-season title and then disappeared in the playoffs with a multitude of problems and plenty of blame to go around. In his Duels race, one of those problems from 2023 once again reared its ugly head. Click to hear team radio conversation. 
Ryan Blaney has been all smiles since arriving at Daytona, riding the high of the last few months after being crowned Cup Series champ. However, he wasn't happy after getting wrecked in his Duel race and let it be known, cussing on national television. Click to read story.  
Kevin Harvick is still learning at his new role in the Fox broadcast booth. During the Duels, Happy had an in-car interview with Kyle Busch and the two-time Cup champion couldn't help but share what he thought of Fox's coverage in the past before Harvick joined. Click to hear their conversation.
 
This Weekend's Schedule — Daytona 
Practice Thursday, Feb. 15 @ 5:05 PM Friday, Feb. 16 @ 4:35PM None
Qualifying Friday, Feb. 16 @ 3PM Saturday, Feb. 17 @ 11:30AM
Initial Qualifying
Wednesday, Feb. 14 @ 8:15PM
Duel 1
Thursday, Feb. 15 @ 7PM
Duel 2
Thursday, Feb. 15 @ 8:45PM
Race Friday, Feb. 16 @ 7:30PM Saturday, Feb. 17 @ 5PM Sunday, Feb. 18 @ 2:30PM
 
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