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.

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 · Daytona Beach became the unofficial “birthplace of speed” in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided to settle things in a race on …

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.

Feb 19, 2024 · Here's a look at the history of past Daytona 500 winners, including the record-holder for most wins all time. MORE: How long is the Daytona 500 and more to know. Who …

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 …

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.

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 …

Dec 19, 2025 · The race has been held every February since 1959 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it consists of 200 laps around a 2.5-mile (4-km) tri …

To the joy of television viewers across the country, CBS Sports presented the first flag-to-flag telecast of the Daytona 500. It was the first time in history that a 500-mile NASCAR event was …