*** UPDATE *** Daytona, Florida

Norm Benning's #57 was set to Practice for Cup Qualifying on Saturday when, minutes before heading out on the track, his Fuel Cable suddenly snapped.  Apparently no one at the track, including the manufacturer of the cable had an extra one.  Norm tried as hard as he could to locate one to no avail.  The #57 was then loaded onto a transporter and immediately shipped back to Charlotte where it could be repaired.  Wednesday, with the car repaired and an extra cable in tow, the hauler was making its way back to Daytona where Norm was anxiously awaiting word from NASCAR onto whether or not he would be able to participate in the final practice and also in the Gatorade Duels on Thursday.

NASCAR has stuck with their decision.  If you fail to practice, and fail to attempt to qualify, then you are not permitted to run in the Duels.

Look for Norm to make another speedway appearance this year!

Benning Finishes 31st in the ARCA 200 in Daytona after a Crash Filled Afternoon.