Rick Ware Racing's Cody Ware got caught up in a last-lap wreck during Sunday's Daytona 500. He wrote about it in a guest entry for the News-Journal.

What was Saturday at Daytona International Speedway like for NASCAR driver Cody Ware? He wrote about it in a guest entry for the News-Journal.

What was Friday at Daytona International Speedway like for NASCAR driver Cody Ware? He wrote about it in a guest entry for the News-Journal.

John Hunter Nemechek (42) and Cody Ware (51) crash as Brad Keselowski (6) goes low to avoid the wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway

Denny Hamlin (11) and Cody Ware (51) collide between Turns 3 and 4 on the final lap during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach,

Team members from Rick Ware Racing, including owner Rick Ware and drivers Corey LaJoie and Cody Ware, stopped by the Atlanta Motor Speedway infield media center to talk about last week’s performance in the Daytona 500 and what lies ahead in 2025.

This was LaJoie’s ninth career start in the Daytona 500, but his 17th career NASCAR Cup Series start at Daytona. His best Daytona finish remains fourth, earned in last year’s Daytona 500.

Cody Ware walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/)

Read the recent NASCAR news and rumors about Cody Ware for fantasy racing. Daytona International Speedway is a great equalizer. Pretty much any driver

This didn't stop the driver from looking forward to the next race in Atlanta, where he hopes to redeem himself and show what his team can do when their potential can be realized. He called the Daytona experience "heartbreaking," given their opportunity to win, but now he is focused on turning the page.

NASCAR driver Cody Ware's team rebuilt its car in its garage stall at Daytona after a crash in the Duel races. Ware is focused on staying hydrated, eating well and getting a good night's sleep before the Daytona 500. Editor's note: Cody Ware, driver of ...

Editor's note: Cody Ware, driver of the No. 51 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing, is writing a daily Daytona 500 diary, giving a peek into the NASCAR life during Speedweek. This is the fifth and final entry. The Daytona 500 is our Super Bowl Sunday ...