Tag: David Ragan

David Ragan, Anthony Alfredo qualify on speed for the 2024 Daytona 500

David Ragan and Anthony Alfredo have locked themselves into the 2024 Daytona after qualifying on speed during their single lap runs.

Two drivers in an open entry know they will officially be racing in the 2024 Daytona 500. On Wednesday night, [autotag]David Ragan[/autotag] and [autotag]Anthony Alfredo[/autotag] locked themselves into the Daytona 500 on single-lap qualifying speed. Ragan drives the No. 60 car for RFK Racing, while Alfredo drives the No. 62 car for Beard Motorsports.

The notable driver missing from this list is Jimmie Johnson, who must qualify for the Daytona 500 through the duels on Thursday night. Kaz Grala, B.J. McLeod, and J.J. Yeley will join Johnson in those efforts. As for Ragan and Alfredo, they know that nothing will change their plans for Sunday. The Daytona 500 is officially in their sights.

Ragan was among the most likely drivers to qualify on speed, but Alfredo wasn’t a favorite. It was represented by the emotions from Alfredo and the No. 62 team when Grala couldn’t put a time on the board. Plenty of nervous drivers will go into tomorrow’s races; however, Ragan and Alfredo can sleep well, knowing the hard part is out of the way.

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David Ragan to drive No. 60 car for RFK Racing in 2024 Daytona 500

RFK Racing announced on Wednesday afternoon that David Ragan will drive the No. 60 Cup car for the organization in the 2024 Daytona 500

[autotag]RFK Racing[/autotag] has been teasing a third car for the 2024 Daytona 500, and the organization confirmed it on Wednesday afternoon. RFK Racing announced that [autotag]David Ragan[/autotag] will drive the No. 60 car at the 2024 Daytona 500. Ragan will need to qualify for the event, as the third entry is considered open. The No. 60 car will be alongside the other 36 guaranteed entries.

The 37-year-old driver competed in every Daytona 500 from 2006 to 2022 before not participating in last season’s event. Ragan spent 2007 to 2011 with RFK Racing and won at Daytona International Speedway in his final year. He has experience winning races at NASCAR’s top level but has never been able to win the Daytona 500.

Overall, this is a great partnership between Ragan and RFK Racing. The NASCAR team didn’t announce any additional races for the No. 60 entry, but it hasn’t been ruled out. RFK Racing has been electric on superspeedway tracks since Brad Keselowski’s arrival, and it wouldn’t be out of the question to see Ragan compete if he makes the event.

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