Author: Godwin Kelly, Daytona Beach News-Journal

The NASCAR Cup Series will go back to work on May 17 with an event at Darlington Raceway, 70 days since its last race on March 8 at Phoenix Raceway.

Matt Kenseth and Ryan Newman, who have made one start between them this season, have been granted waivers for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series playoff.

Drivers, including NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, hit Daytona International Speedway for the Roar Before the Rolex 24, kicking off the 2020 season.