The NWS warns of high rip current risk through late Friday in both Volusia and Flagler. In Flagler. A coastal flood advisory also has been issued.

While winning his way into the playoffs may seem like a long shot, Ware did finish fourth in a wild race at Daytona just one year ago

View the Xfinity Series entry list for Friday's summer race at Daytona (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Michael Waltrip Brewing offers a variety of craft beer. You can get a taste Thursday night at Saints & Sinners Pub near Daytona Beach.

The sports of stockcar racing and women’s basketball are crossing paths again this weekend in Daytona at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, where LSU superstar guard Flau’Jae Johnson will wave the green flag as the race’s honorary starter.

Spire Motorsports driver Michael McDowell hopes to cast spells from his past to try and win his way to the Cup Series playoffs.

The Cup Series' 36 full-time drivers will, of course, start the Daytona race. But four open entries will also join the fun: Austin Hill for Richard Childress Racing, Joey Gase for NY Racing Team, Casey Mears for Garage 66 and B.J. McLeod for Live Fast Motorsports.