2011 Gatorade Duels

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The 2011 Gatorade Duels were a pair of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car races that were held on February 17, 2011 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Both contested over 60 laps, were the qualifying races for the 2011 Daytona 500. The first race was won by Kurt Busch for the Penske Racing team. Regan Smith finished second, and Kevin Harvick clinched third. Afterward, the second race was won by Jeff Burton. Clint Bowyer followed in the second position, ahead of third placed Michael Waltrip. During the first race, Ryan Newman was the leader at the start. However, by the end of the lap Menard became the leader. Afterward, the first caution was given after Newman spun sideways. On the 11th lap, Harvick moved to the first position. Twenty laps later, Busch became the leader. With four laps remaining, Michael McDowell's engine failed, prompting the second caution to be given. At the restart, Kenseth was the leader, but he was passed by Busch one lap later. Busch remained in the first position to win the first Gatorade Duel.