URGENT-Motor racing-Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 demolition derby

Kurt Busch steered clear of the chaos to win a wreck-filled Daytona 500 on Sunday that saw nearly half the 40-car field fail to take the checkered flag.

After an orderly start to the Monster NASCAR Cup season opener, the second half of the 200-lap race turned into a demolition derby with multi-car pile up after pile up knocking out many of the favourites and former champions, including twice winners Dale Earnhardt. Jr, Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth.

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