NOTE: I will continue to update this post as the race moves on
Strong Command to start the engines
Fired up for the first race of 2019 in the #XfinitySeries!#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/arxRC5aHkI
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The start of the race!
Retweet if you're excited for the @NASCAR_Xfinity return! We are GREEN in Daytona. pic.twitter.com/JmeDtIrqEF
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.@JEarnhardt1 continues to lead with @Justin_Haley_, @RossChastain and @JHNemechek chasing him.#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/ghjNWSPuKP
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Jeffrey Earnhardt led every lap of the first Stage except the final one.
NEW LEADER: @Justin_Haley_ moves to the front for the stage win and brings @KauligRacing teammate @RossChastain with him!#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/C27u5CFYpF
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Start of Stage 2
Take a look at the low line forming up and benefiting @JEarnhardt1.#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/2an7Heu78l
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Brandon Jones to the lead
NEW LEADER: @BrandonJonesRac jumps out front for two laps after @AustinCindric leads two.
Tune in on @FS1. We've got battles up front! pic.twitter.com/nKANnNGqQ4
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The Kaulig cars of Ross Chastain and Justin Haley are back out front, and the field has gone single file again.
Next to the front: @RossChastain!
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It’s been a very orderly race so far. Closing in on the end of Stage 2.
It's time to CRANK IT UP! pic.twitter.com/qxOojnqV38
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Chastain took stage 2, which means Kaulig Racing has swept the first two stages. There have been no cautions — other than the Stage breaks — so far.
Tyler Reddick has officially gone from last to first.
NEW LEADER: The defending champ is out front! @TylerReddick controls the field at @DISupdates on @FS1. pic.twitter.com/q2n5vHff5s
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Brad Keselowski loses his roof hatch, which leads to the first non stage caution of the race.
It's time to CRANK IT UP! pic.twitter.com/qxOojnqV38
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Gray Gaulding and Justin Haley make contact on pit road
Contact between @Justin_Haley_ and @graygaulding on pit road!
How will this impact the @KauligRacing driver, who picked up the Stage 1 win? pic.twitter.com/O3SyBcWoUW
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Contact between @Justin_Haley_ and @graygaulding on pit road!
How will this impact the @KauligRacing driver, who picked up the Stage 1 win? pic.twitter.com/O3SyBcWoUW
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Back to green, Michael Annett now leads.
We're back to racing in the final stage!@MichaelAnnett is your leader on @FS1. pic.twitter.com/MvGPj7Tp6V
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Jeffrey Earnhardt gets into Ray Black Jr. to bring out another caution.
Take another look at the cause for the caution involving @RayBlackJr.#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/rbf41mLeOb
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Michael Annett and Justin Allgaier lead a single-file pack with less than 20 to go.
Take another look at the cause for the caution involving @RayBlackJr.#NASCARRacingExp300 | @DISupdates pic.twitter.com/rbf41mLeOb
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Waiting on someone to make a move.
Who will make their move first?@ReganSmith breaks down what he's hearing for @NASCARONFOX. pic.twitter.com/RFzEu9wOmp
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Christopher Bell trying to make something happen.
.@CBellRacing making moves, formulating a plan.
10 to go from @DISupdates. pic.twitter.com/Yh3fboZBUl
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Michael Annett holds off a fierce charge from Justin Allgaier for his first career win.
RT TO CONGRATULATE MICHAEL ANNETT ON HIS XFINITY SERIES WIN AT DAYTONA! pic.twitter.com/wMFlZZy9mU
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 16, 2019
