It all started with Lee Petty, which feels appropriate. He won the first Daytona 500 in 1959. Five years later, his son, ...

So let’s look at some. Before the 2025 Daytona 500, the 67th running, here is one fact about each of the first 66 iterations.

It all started with Lee Petty, which feels appropriate. He won the first Daytona 500 in 1959. Five years later, his son, Richard, claimed the increasingly iconic NASCAR race for the first time.

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 ...

So let’s look at some. Before the 2025 Daytona 500, the 67th running, here is one fact about each of the first 66 iterations. Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500 — three days later 1959 ...

Before the 2025 Daytona 500, the 67th running, here is one fact about each of the first 66 iterations. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500 ...

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 ...