History of the Daytona 500 This article documents historical records, statistics, and race recaps of the Daytona 500, held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. As one of two Cup races at Daytona, it's a prominent …

Feb 15, 2025 · Daytona International Speedway will host the 67th running of the Daytona 500 Sunday. Here is one fact about each of the first 66 races.

As the 2025 race and the start of the NASCAR season approaches, we’re celebrating its legacy with a 25-day countdown, reliving the top moments that have defined this iconic event.

Feb 17, 2025 · The inaugural Daytona 500 was a photo finish so narrow that Lee Petty’s win wasn’t decided until three days later. That frenzied start defined the decades of nail-biting …

Daytona International Speedway opened its doors on February 22, 1959, with the inaugural Daytona 500. The first race was won by Lee Petty, and the event set the stage for the Daytona …

Richard Petty holds the record with 7 Daytona 500 wins between 1964 and 1981. William Byron won in 2024 and 2025, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Denny Hamlin won in …

Dec 19, 2025 · Prominent drivers who have won at Daytona include Richard Petty (whose father, Lee, won the inaugural race in 1959), Cale Yarborough, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt, who …

The Daytona 500 stands as a cornerstone of NASCAR history, celebrated for its thrilling races, memorable moments, and legendary drivers. From its inception in 1959 to the present day, the …