The Daytona 500 is one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ crown-jewel races. It’s the crown jewel of crown jewels and by far, the biggest race of the NASCAR schedule. It also opens the 36-race season every ...

1975: Another record — only 14 cars finished the race ... thus claiming the largest monetary sum of his career ($90,575).

1975: Another record — only 14 cars finished ... thus claiming the largest monetary sum of his career ($90,575). 1982: The Daytona 500 became the official season-opening NASCAR race, a spot ...