NASCAR Cup

Denny Hamlin almost couldn't help himself at the start of his Daytona 500 qualifying race, when his anxiously tried to charge to the front and shake out all the cobwebs and frustration from his injury-plagued season a year ago.

I knew this after the first 24 hours in Daytona: our access was limited.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Is Austin Dillon

After morning broadcasting, a quick bite to eat and, can

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (AP)

I have a newfound respect for my bosses/colleagues Bill Maine and Joel Williams, BJ Williams and Chris Biddy and my travel companion, Rebecca Cameron.

The truths? I was apprehensive about the trip to Daytona. And I have never been on an airplane where each person was going to the same place.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (AP)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (AP)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (AP)