Friday, February 24, 2017

2017 Daytona 500 Starting Order

Can-Am Duel Results and Daytona 500 Starting Order


By Richard Tix

With the big race around the corner, here is a look at how the Can-Am Duels played out and what the starting lineup for the 2017 Daytona 500 will look like. 

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2017 Daytona 500 Starting Order
1. Chase Elliott- Hendrick Motorsports
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.- Hendrick Motorsports
3. Jamie McMurray- Chip Ganassi Racing
4. Denny Hamlin- Joe Gibbs Racing
5. Kevin Harvick- Stewart-Haas Racing
6. Clint Bowyer- Stewart-Haas Racing
7. Brad Keselowski- Team Penske
8. Kurt Busch- Stewart-Haas Racing
9. Matt Kenseth- Joe Gibbs Racing
10. Austin Dillon- Richard Childress Racing
11. Trevor Bayne- Roush Fenway Racing
12. Danica Patrick- Stewart-Haas Racing
13. Aric Almirola- Richard Petty Motorsports
14. Ryan Newman- Richard Childress Racing
15. Joey Logano- Team Penske
16. Kyle Larson- Chip Ganassi Racing
17. Cole Whitt- TriStar Motorsports
18. Ty Dillon- Germain Racing
19. Daniel Suarez- Joe Gibbs Racing
20. David Ragan- Front Row Motorsports
21. Kyle Busch- Joe Gibbs Racing
22. Michael McDowell- Leavine Family Racing
23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.- Roush Fenway Racing
24. Jimmie Johnson- Hendrick Motorsports
25. Matt DiBenedetto- Go Fas Racing
26. Kasey Kahne- Hendrick Motorsports
27. Landon Cassill- Front Row Motorsports
28. DJ Kennington (Open Team)- Gaunt Brothers Racing
29. Joey Gase- BK Racing
30. Michael Waltrip- Premium Motorsports
31. Corey LaJoie (Open Team)- BK Racing
32. Jeffrey Earnhardt- Circle Sport - The Motorsports Group
33. Paul Menard- Richard Childress Racing
34. Erik Jones- Furniture Row Racing
35. Martin Truex Jr.- Furniture Row Racing
36. Ryan Blaney- Wood Brothers Racing
37. Chris Buescher- JTG Daugherty Racing
38. AJ Allmendinger- JTG Daugherty Racing
39. Brendan Gaughan (Open Team)- Beard Motorsports
40. Elliott Sadler (Open Team)- Tommy Baldwin Racing



Duel One Results
1. Chase Elliott
2. Jamie McMurray
3. Kevin Harvick
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Matt Kenseth
6. Trevor Bayne
7. Martin Truex Jr.
8. Aric Almirola
9. Joey Logano
10. Cole Whitt
11. Daniel Suarez
12. Kyle Busch
13. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
14. Matt DiBenedetto
15. Landon Cassill
16. Chris Buescher
17. Joey Gase
18. Corey LaJoie
19. Brendan Gaughan
20. Paul Menard
21. Reed Sorenson

Quick Notes: The first duel was wild and crazy. Within it we got to see a bunch of really strong cars that will play a factor on Sunday. Chase Elliott was really the only guy to make a move on Brad Keselowski and have it stick, showing a ton of strength. Speaking of BK, Team Penske (including the No. 21 before an indecent with Ragan in Duel two) are all very strong. McMurray showed a ton of speed and also that he isn't afraid to be aggressive. Lastly, LaJoie got into Sorenson in a move where he really didn't have room and it ended in Sorenson missing the 500.

Duel Two Results
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Clint Bowyer
3. Kurt Busch
4. AJ Allmendinger
5. Austin Dillon
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
7. Danica Patrick
8. Ryan Newman
9. Kyle Larson
10. Ty Dillon
11. David Ragan
12. Michael McDowell
13. Jimmie Johnson
14. Kasey Kahne
15. D.J. Kennington
16. Elliott Sadler
17. Michael Waltrip
18. Jeffrey Earnhardt
19. Erik Jones
20. Ryan Blaney
21. Timmy Hill

Quick Notes: This Duel was a bit more tame then round one, but still interesting. Junior showed he still has a strong car especially when out front. Hamlin also showed he is one of the best at Daytona by charging up front and getting the right help at the right time -- JGR will be a factor on Sunday. Blaney was showing a strong car until Ragan got into the 48 and then into him (Ragan's second indecent) -- JJ will take a backup car to the back to start Sunday. Bowyer and AD also showed they can find a way to the front and make it stick.


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