Episode 15: 2017 Daytona 500 Recap

The 2017 Daytona 500 represented a new chapter in NASCAR racing, and Kurt Busch helped Monster Energy make a splash in its first weekend as the title sponsor of the Cup Series. A number of wrecks took out the usual restrictor-plate race front-runners and left some younger drivers with an opportunity to etch their name in Daytona history. However, Chase Elliot and Kyle Larson both ran out of fuel as they lead the race with only a few laps remaining. Kurt Busch outlasted the rest of the field and claimed his first Daytona 500 victory in his 18 attempt at the Great American Race.The Lug Nuts and Beer guys catch up on life since last season's podcast and are already in mid-season form after race number one. Tom and Dylan discuss the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s return, the new NASCAR rule changes and the Happy Daytona Day marketing campaign.Relax, grab a beer and catch up on racing’s best podcast.