Daytona 500 Live Coverage

Just as in 2009, Mahalo provided Daytona 500 live coverage here on this page during the 52nd running of the Daytona 500 on February 14, 2010. After the race was delayed several times with a pothole issue, Jamie McMurray won the 2010 Daytona 500 in 209 laps.

In a change for 2010, the Daytona 500 qualifying was held one day earlier than usual, on February 6, to allow for Super Bowl XLIV to be held on February 7. Also, the race began at 1:00 p.m. EST rather than the usual start time of 3:30 p.m. EST.

1. Jamie McMurray
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
3. Greg Biffle
4. Clint Bowyer
5. David Reutimann
6. Martin Truex Jr.
7. Kevin Harvick
8. Matt Kenseth
9. Carl Edwards
10. Juan Pablo Montoya
11. Jeff Burton
12. Mark Martin
13. Paul Menard
14. Kyle Busch
15. Brian Vickers
16. David Ragan
17. Denny Hamlin
18. Michael Waltrip
19. Scott Speed
20. Joey Logano
21. Bobby Labonte
22. Tony Stewart
23. Kurt Busch
24. Elliott Sadler
25. Boris Said
26. Jeff Gordon
27. Bill Elliott
28. Robby Gordon
29. Travis Kvapil
30. Kasey Kahne
31. Robert Richardson Jr.
32. AJ Allmendinger
33. Michael McDowell
34. Ryan Newman
35. Jimmie Johnson
36. Brad Keselowski
37. Sam Hornish Jr.
38. John Andretti
39. Regan Smith
40. Max Papis
41. Marcos Ambrose
42. Mike Bliss
43. Joe Nemechek

• LAP 209: Jamie McMurray wins the 2010 Daytona 500.
• LAP 208: WHITE FLAG - Jamie McMurray leads Greg Biffle and Martin Truex Jr..
• LAP 207: Green flag!
• LAP 206: Kevin Harvick keeps the lead as they attempt another restart, followed by Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton.
• LAP 203: CRASH - Yellow flag - Kasey Kahne got bumped and spun out.
• LAP 203: Green flag as the drivers scramble for position.
• LAP 201: Caution continues as the race continues into extra laps.
• LAP 199: CRASH - Yellow flag - Bill Elliott and Joey Logano wreck into the wall.
• LAP 198: Green flag as Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch in the lead.
• LAP 195: Many drivers make one last pit stop under the caution, changing their tires and topping off the fuel.
• LAP 193: CRASH - yellow flag - Elliott Sadler, Travis Kvapil and Ryan Newman were involved.
• LAP 190: 10 laps to go with Clint Bowyer still in the lead being chased by Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick. Martin Truex Jr. and Jamie McMurray follow.
• LAP 187: Clint Bowyer returns to the lead followed by Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. after Scott Speed drops to 17th.
• LAP 184: Jimmie Johnson drops to the back of the pack after blowing a tire just before the entry to pit row. Johnson told his crew he hit the pothole, which is back for its third appearance.
• LAP 183: Scott Speed continues to lead, however he may be running low on fuel after skipping the last pit stop.
• LAP 176: Scott Speed get back in front of Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards.
• LAP 169: Greg Biffle takes the lead as Scott Speed drops to fourth.
• LAP 168: Green flag with 32 laps to go. Scott Speed leads Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards.
• LAP 165: Drivers return to the track with Scott Speed leading Robert Richardson, Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer and Carl Edwards. Speed did not pit.
• LAP 164: Most drivers head to the pits for what could be their final stop.
• After nearly 45 minutes, the yellow flag returns.
• LAP 159: Yellow flag again, then a red flag two laps later as the pothole is back. Drivers are back in the pits and out of their cars. Clint Bowyer broke his splitter after hitting the hole.
• LAP 156: The front row is three wide with Juan Pablo Montoya briefly taking over the lead, but Kevin Harvick coming right back to the front. Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer and Carl Edwards follow.
• LAP 153: Kevin Harvik takes over the top spot as Martin Truex Jr. drops to sixth.
• LAP 151: Martin Truex Jr. edges Elliott Sadler for the lead, but Sadler is right next door.

• LAP 146: Green flag returns with Elliott Sadler leading in front of Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Martin Truex Jr. and Carl Edwards.
• LAP 144: Once again the drivers reach the pits during the caution.
• LAP 142: Yellow flag as A.J. Allmendinger spins out after heading towards the wall alongside Jeff Gordon.
• LAP 141: With just about 60 laps to go, the front of the pack has gone three wide as the top 10 drivers battle for position.
• LAP 138: Current leaders: Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr., Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne.
• LAP 134: Kevin Harvick passes David Regan to take the fourth position.
• LAP 130: Kasey Kahne gives teammate Elliott Sadler a boost to allow him into the lead, however Clint Bowyer comes back to take over first.
• LAP 126: As Clint Bowyer drops down to fourth, Kasey Kahne takes over the lead. Bowyer then returns to second.
• LAP 125: Green flag - Leaders include Clint Bowyer, David Regan, Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle
• LAP 123: As the caution continues, most cars return to the pits.
• After an hour and 40 minutes, the yellow flag is flown and drivers return to the track.
• 90 minutes later drivers return to their cars.
• 30 minutes later still under the red flag, the drivers have been allowed to exit their cars while crews continue to work on the track.

• LAP 123: Red flag - Crews head out on the track to attempt to fix the hole at turn two as all cars are forced into the pits.
• LAP 120: Caution continues as there is a pothole at turn two. Teams begin to plot their strategy for the remainder of the race with many stating they can get by with one last pit stop.
• LAP 116: Yellow flag - John Andretti hit the wall after losing a tire, sending the race to caution and most drivers to the pits. Jimmie Johnson blew a tire at the same time of the wreck.
• LAP 112: Clint Bowyer retakes the lead as Greg Biffle drops to fourth, but David Ragan overtakes Bowyer.
• LAP 110: Current leaders: Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler, Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick.
• LAP 106: Jeff Gordon returns to second behind by Clint Bowyer and followed by Greg Biffle, Elliott Sadler and Martin Truex Jr., then drops back to fourth.
• LAP 103: Jeff Gordon drops to fourth as Kevin Harvick moves up behind Clint Bowyer.
• LAP 101: Clint Bowyer takes over the lead from Jeff Gordon as the race passes the halfway mark.

• LAP 99: We have the 14th different leader of the race as Jeff Gordon passes Kyle Busch. The all-time record for leaders in the Daytona 500 is 18.
• LAP 94: Kyle Busch takes over the lead followed by Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle and Kevin Harvick.
• LAP 92: Martin Truex Jr. and Kurt Busch catch up to the front pack led by Greg Biffle, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon.
• LAP 89: Top cars remain the same, Greg Biffle, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Martin Truex Jr. and Kurt Busch, with the front three breaking away from the pack.
• LAP 85: Greg Biffle and Kurt Busch swap positions, then Kurt Busch drops to fourth behind Biffle, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon.
• LAP 82: Green flag - Current leaders: Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle, Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon. Both of the Busch drivers bump Biffle into the lead position.
• LAP 80: Denny Hamlin takes over the lead as the caution continues.
• LAP 77: Yellow flag - Mike Bliss spins out on turn two. Again many cars head to the pits for adjustments.
• LAP 74: A.J. Allmendinger moves back into the lead with Kevin Harvick dropping to third behind Kurt Busch.
• LAP 72: A.J. Allmendinger takes over the lead spot from Kurt Busch, then bumps Kevin Harvick into the lead. Martin Truex Jr. also moves up to fourth.
• LAP 70: Green flag - Current leaders are Kurt Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson.
• LAP 67: Most cars head to the pits under the caution. Matt Kenseth stays out however.
• LAP 65: CRASH - yellow flag - Joe Nemechek wrecks after spinning out.
• LAP 62: Leaders remain the same, Kurt Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, with Kyle Busch taking fourth followed by Kasey Kahne.
• LAP 56: Sam Hornish Jr. returns to the track after fixing the repairs from the opening wreck.
• LAP 55: Current leaders include Kurt Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne.

• LAP 48: As most of the pack heads to the pits, Joey Logano takes over the lead before heading to the pits himself.
• LAP 46: A.J. Allmendinger takes over the lead position from Kurt Busch.
• LAP 44: Current leaders: Kurt Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Elliott Sadler and Kasey Kahne.
• LAP 39: Kurt Busch continues to lead as A.J. Allmendinger moves up to second after starting at the back of the field. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya and Mark Martin head to the pits.
• LAP 36: As the leaders battle, Kurt Busch takes over the lead with eight cards in the lead pack.
• LAP 32: Kurt Busch takes over the lead briefly but Kevin Harvick comes back with Busch dropping to third.
• LAP 26: Kasey Kahne drops down to ninth, with Kevin Harvick retaining the lead followed by Kurt Busch, Elliott Sadler and Juan Pablo Montoya.
• LAP 22: Kevin Harvick, Elliot Sadler, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. break away from the pack in the front.
• LAP 18: Kevin Harvick takes over the lead, followed by Elliot Sadler, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
• LAP 15: Mark Martin drops to 23rd, allowing Dale Earnhardt Jr. to take over the lead.
• LAP 13: Green flag - Leaders include Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, Kevin Harvick and Elliott Sadler.
• LAP 9: Most cars, with the exception of the leaders, make their first pit stop during the caution.
• LAP 7: CRASH - yellow flag - Regan Smith, Sam Hornish Jr. and Brad Keselowski were involved in the spin-out at turn two.
• LAP 4: Kasey Kahne moves up to second behind Mark Martin followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kahne tries to take the lead but Mark Martin holds him off.
• LAP 2: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drops to fourth with Mark Martin leading followed by Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick.
• LAP 1: The green flag is waved and the race is underway! Jimmie Johnson bumps teammate Mark Martin ahead to keep the lead.

• Cars begin to warm up, led by Richard Petty in the Ford Mustang pace car.

• Junior Johnson gives the classic line, "Gentlemen, start your engines!"

• Harry Connick Jr. sings the "Star Spangled Banner."

• Dr. David Uth offers a blessing prior the race.

• Country music singer Tim McGraw performs for the fans in attendance prior to the race.

The day before the big event Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman were in a car accident. During the final practice, Newman's right tire fell off his vehicle. His car spun around several times. Stewart following close to the Newman and hit his car causing significant damage. Both drivers will use back-up cars in the race.AP Stewart, Newman Wreck (February 14, 2009)

At lap 152, the race was called on account of rain. Matt Kenseth won, followed by Kevin Harvick, A.J. Allmendinger, Clint Bowyer and Elliott Sadler.

• • Race has been declared over, Matt Kenseth wins!
• LAP 152: Should the race be called off for weather, Matt Kenseth would win, followed by Kevin Harvick, A.J. Allmendinger, Clint Bowyer and Elliott Sadler
• LAP 152: Red Flag - Race has been stopped due to rain
• LAP 148: Still under caution, rain starting to fall
• LAP 146: Aric Almirola bumps Kasey Kahne and spins out, Yellow Flag
• LAP 143: Leaders: Elliott Sadler, Matt Kenseth, Reed Sorenson, A.J. Allmendinger and Tony Stewart
• LAP 142: Green Flag
• LAP 141: Jeff Burton getting a black flag penalty for loose metal on his car, forced into the pits to correct the issue
• LAP 140: Cars head to the pits for new tires, possibly the last pit stop of the race, should rain start to fall
• LAP 138: Paul Menard bumps Jeff Burton, hits the wall and spins out
• LAP 138: Another crash! Yellow Flag
• LAP 133: Jeff Gordon being told to make a move by his crew as the weather may end the race very soon
• LAP 132: Green Flag and new leaders: Elliott Sadler, Reed Sorenson, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton and A.J. Allmendinger
• LAP 130: Still under caution, rain starting to fall again on the track
• LAP 124: Kyle Busch, who led 88 laps, is out, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brian Vickers, Kurt Busch, Robby Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Jamie McMurray and Scott Speed also involved in wreck
• LAP 124: Huge crash! Yellow Flag
• LAP 123: Green Flag and a new leader: Elliott Sadler, followed by Reed Sorenson, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards
• LAP 121: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is assessed a one-lap penalty for having his right-front tire outside of his pit box
• LAP 120: Field leaders head to the pits for new tires during the caution
• LAP 118: David Stremme blows a tire, Yellow Flag for debris on the track
• LAP 115: Other drivers head to the pits to change tires, top 30 cars are staying out to hold the lead
• LAP 113: Jeff Gordon is dropping back with tire wear, heading to the pits
• LAP 110: Drivers are preparing for a stoppage in the race for the possible rain storm coming
• LAP 106: Leaders: Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray and A.J. Allmendinger
• LAP 104: Rain is starting to fall, although the big storm is 20-40 minutes away
• LAP 103: Denny Hamlin moves into second, just behind 70-lap leader Kyle Busch

• Laps 51-100
• LAP 100: We've reached the 100-lap mark, making the race official, even if it is stopped for weather
• LAP 98: Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards head to the front, but Kyle Busch quickly regains the lead
• LAP 95: Leaders: Kyle Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, Martin Truex, Jr., Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon
• LAP 91: Drivers attempting to move up before the 100th lap, as weather is starting to break, which could lead for a short race
• LAP 89: Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon are slightly ahead of a full pack of cars three wide
• LAP 86: Green Flag
• LAP 83: Quick break from the action for a sneak peek of the upcoming Watchmen movie
• LAP 81: Entire pack heads to the pits, Kyle Busch retakes the lead, from Jeff Gordon
• LAP 80: Joey Logano hits the wall hard after being bumped, he is uninjured, Yellow Flag
• LAP 75: Jeff Gordon continues to lead his seventh lap, followed by Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Jamie McMurray and Matt Kenseth
• LAP 72: Ryan Newman having trouble in the pits, car fell off the jack
• LAP 70: Jeff Gordon takes the lead, followed by Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Jamie McMurray and Matt Kenseth
• LAP 65: 33 cars lead the front pack, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has dropped to 36th after his pit mishap
• LAP 63: Denny Hamlin has moved up to 2nd, just in front of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart holds the lead
• LAP 61: Leaders: Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, A.J. Allmendinger and Carl Edwards
• LAP 60: Green Flag
• LAP 57: Sam Hornish Jr. pulls into first position, followed by Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon
• LAP 56: Drivers head to the pits during the caution, Dale Earnhardt Jr. misses his pit lane, must go around and try again
• LAP 55: Travis Kvapil hits the wall after blowing a front tire, Yellow Flag
• LAP 54: Tony Stewart edges out Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the lead, Earnhardt drops to 3rd behind Kyle Busch
• LAP 53: Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes the lead from Kyle Busch and the crowd loves it

• Laps 1-50
• LAP 46: Denny Hamlin dropping to the middle of the pack and fast
• LAP 44: Leaders: Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, David Ragan
• LAP 41: Matt Kenseth moves up to 2nd position on the inside
• LAP 40: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on the outside continuing the battle for the lead with Kyle Busch
• LAP 34: Dale Earnhardt Jr. tries to take the lead, ends up moving down to the 4th position
• LAP 32: Jeremy Mayfield heads to the pits with car trouble
• LAP 31: Leaders: Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin
• LAP 30: Green Flag
• LAP 28: The entire pack, except for Greg Biffle and Joey Logano, heads to the pits, Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are the first two off pit row
• LAP 27: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro returns to lead the pack during the caution
• LAP 26: Scheduled competition Yellow Flag lap begins
• LAP 23: Kyle Busch keeps the lead followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards
• LAP 18: Bobby Labonte has dropped to 5th behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards
• LAP 13: Carl Edwards passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. to take the 4th place position
• LAP 12: Leaders: Kyle Busch, Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte
• LAP 11: Green Flag
• LAP 10: Drivers begin to pit during the caution, Kyle Busch stays on the course to keep his position
• LAP 9: Aric Almirola spins out after he was bumped by David Ragan, Yellow Flag
• LAP 7: Kasey Kahne appears to be having some engine trouble
• LAP 3: Kyle Busch moves up to the front of the pack, with Kevin Harvick moving up from the back of the pack
• LAP 2: Mark Martin passes Truex
• LAP 1: Martin Truex, Jr. takes the lead
• Green Flag Here we go!

• Pre-Race
• 12:30 p.m. PST: Florida Governor Charlie Crist says the famous words "Gentlemen, start your engines!"
• 12:20 p.m. PST: Dr. David Uth delivers the invocation. Gavin DeGraw follows with the singing of the National Anthem.
• 11:30 a.m. PST: Keith Urban performs "Days Go By," "Sweet Thing" and "Better Life" for fans.