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.

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 …

The inaugural Daytona 500 was held in 1959 coinciding with the opening of the speedway and since 1982, it has been the season-opening race of the Cup series. [1] The Daytona 500 is …

In the 67 editions of the Daytona 500 that have occurred as of the 2025 race, 43 different drivers have won. [13] The winner of the first race was Lee Petty in 1959, and the most recent victor …

Celebrate karting’s official season launch at WKA Daytona KartWeek! Dirt Speedway, Sprint, and Enduro all collide at DAYTONA. Entering its 52nd year, it’s touted as karting’s largest event.

Feb 15, 2025 · The Daytona 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 is known for its high speeds, close finishes and …

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 16, 2025 · Since then, the region has become a motorsports mecca, and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars …

Complete list of all Daytona 500 winners from 1959 to 2025. See who has the most wins, winners by manufacturer, prize money history, and fastest lap times.

Let's delve into the high-octane world of the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 began as part of the vision of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. Wanting to create a superspeedway to bank on the …