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 event in …

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 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.

How long does the Daytona 500 last? The race covers 500 miles over 200 laps, typically lasting between 3 to 4 hours, depending on track conditions and race incidents.

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 2019 and 2020.

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 moments that …

Looking ahead, the 2025 Daytona 500 marks the 67th edition of the event, scheduled for February 16, 2025. This race will introduce multiple new teams, including Haas Factory Team, JR...

Outside the front stretch near the first turn was the Daytona Beach Kennel Club, a dog-racing track that opened in 1948.