Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500 — three days later 1959: The first Daytona 500 provided an instant classic. Lee Petty and ...

That was a huge step in 1959. It went ... as those in attendance, the Daytona 500 always comes with a bonus: It delivers. By ...

In all, Daytona has seen 12 multi-time winners and 14 teams win multiple times. William Byron, who captured the checkered flag in 2024, will look to become the first driver to win back-to-back Daytona ...

and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars race for a purse of less than $70,000, and the finish was so close it took three ...

and the first Daytona 500 was held Feb. 22, 1959, in front of a crowd of more than 41,000. They watched 59 cars race for a purse of less than $70,000, and the finish was so close it took three ...

The Daytona 500 crosses two-thirds of a century this year. Daytona International Speedway has played host to 66 of these things, building an unmatched rolodex of memorable moments. From Lee Petty ...

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 occasional controversies. The Daytona ...