AUTO RACING: Auto racing season opens with 3 NASCAR races at Daytona, the last the premier 500
Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. Schedule: Wednesday, practice 1, 10:05 a.m., qualifying 8:15 p.m.; Thursday, Duel 1, 7 p.m., Duel 2, 8:45 p.m.; Friday, practice 2, 5:35 p.m.; Saturday, practice 3, 3:05 p.m.; Sunday, race, 2:30 p.m. (FOX). Track: Daytona International Speedway. Race distance: 200 laps, 500 miles.