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As the 2026 Daytona 500 approaches, NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway carrying both anticipation and reflection. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr., the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who was killed in a last-lap crash during the 2001 Daytona 500 — a moment that permanently changed NASCAR safety and motorsports.
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Daytona Beach, Fla. — In a dramatic 64th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona this past weekend, Porsche Penske Motorsport captured a third consecutive overall victory, completing a historic 3-PEAT in one of motorsport’s most grueling endurance races. The race was marked by heavy fog, an unprecedented race delay, and intense battles for class honors across the four IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship categories.
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The Rolex 24 At Daytona is one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world and a cornerstone of sports car racing. Held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, this 24-hour marathon pushes driver skill, team strategy, and mechanical reliability to their limits. It’s been a proving ground for manufacturers and privateers alike since the inaugural 24-hour edition in 1966, building a legacy that rivals Le Mans and Sebring in prestige and history. Drivers and teams who conquer Daytona earn not only championship points but also lasting recognition in endurance racing lore. The first of the Florida major motorsport events starts tomorrow 1:40 p.m. EST and ends the same time Sunday.
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Posted inFlorida Sports, Motorsports, UncategorizedPart 1 of 4 — The Winter Classics & Season Openers
Florida once again launches the global motorsports calendar, hosting championship openers and iconic endurance races that set the tone for the entire season. From January through early March, the Sunshine State becomes racing’s beating heart.
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A Milestone Journey Home
Less than a week after completing its first successful drone-ship landing on November 13, 2025, Blue Origin’s New Glenn booster made its overland return today, November 20, to the company’s Cape Canaveral facility. The recovered first stage—scorched from reentry and wrapped in protective coverings—arrived at Port Canaveral earlier in the week before beginning this mornings carefully coordinated transport through the port district.
As Space Coast skies faded into night, United Launch Alliance launched their Vulcan-Centaur rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at 7:59 PM Eastern Time, carrying the classified USSF-106 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The evening launch, near the end of the one-hour window, was a successful return for the vehicle after its near-catastrophic solid rocket failure in its last launch in October, 2024.
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Posted inUncategorizedA new crew is preparing to launch to the ISS this week for a six month stay, marking a milestone in crewed missions to the aging orbital platform.
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Florida isn’t just beaches and theme parks—it’s the roaring engines, checkered flags, and legendary champions that have defined American motorsports. From Daytona’s storied sands to the tight corners of St. Petersburg, the Sunshine State has fueled racing passion for generations.
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Posted inISS, NASA, Space News, SpaceXMarch 10, 2025 – Kennedy Space Center, FL – It’s “all systems go” for Crew 10 following their arrival at Kennedy Space Center in Florida last Friday. The crew has since successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal in preparation for their six-month mission.
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Posted inEntertainment, Florida News, MotorsportsFor a grueling 100 laps, Indy Car Drivers battled it out Sunday on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Firestone Grand Prix kicked off the 2025 NTT Indycar Series.
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The 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona delivered high-stakes drama, not just on the track but also in post-race inspections. In a stunning decision, IMSA disqualified the #8 Tower Motorsports ORECA 07-Gibson, which had initially taken victory in the LMP2 class.