The Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of more than $19 million, and the winner of NASCAR's biggest race is guaranteed a minimum $1.4 million. Daytona International Speedway also announced Wednesday a $200,000 bonus for the driver leading at the halfway point of the race. Full Story.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Draft Picking
NASCAR officials say they aren't planning any radical changes for the 2012 season after one of its most exciting seasons ever. However, they'll look to tweak a few things to improve the sport and are moving forward on measures to reduce two-car tandem racing at Daytona and Talladega. Full Story.
Making Her Decisions
Danica Patrick will not race at the Indianapolis 500 this season. Patrick will instead compete in the Coca-Cola 600, which is NASCAR's longest race of the year. She announced the addition to her 2012 NASCAR schedule on Monday. Full Story.
