Kyle Larson will try to snap a 0-for-11 skid in the Daytona 500, and The Associated Press will be embedded with his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.

After capturing the overall Volusia Speedway Park “gator” with two victories among the four nights of World of Outlaws racing, Kyle Larson said he checked off boxes during the “offseason” with solid wins in Australia and Volusia. Could the Daytona 500 be next? @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/8gfU7lBueJ

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The former champion made up for his poor heat performances to make his way onto the grid for the 23-man Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Kyle Larson’s early-season run continued Friday, but not on dirt or asphalt. This win came on the water. Led by Larson’s oldest son, Owen, Team Larson won the annual Hot Rods & Reels charity fishing tournament in Lake Lloyd inside the Daytona International Speedway infield.

The 10-year-old pulled a 4.58-pound fish from Lake Lloyd located inside Daytona International Speedway to put the Larson team on top. Basking in the celebratory moment, Owen didn't like his dad's chances of earning his own celebration with a Daytona 500 victory.

A Daytona Duel big one ended the second duels race Thursday. It involved aNASCAR Cup Series champion and a highly touted rookie. Coming to the checkered flag in the second qualifying race, rookie Shane van Gisbergen tried to make a move to the outside and was not clear of Christopher Bell.

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NASCAR crash in the second Daytona Duel has forced Kyle Larson and six other drivers to move to backup cars and behind the field for the Daytona 500.