Daytona 500, NASCAR and Great American Race

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 ...
But it was Cale Yarborough who took the checkered flag to win from the pole for the first of his four Daytona 500 wins. LeeRoy Yarbrough finished second, Bobby Allison third, Al Unser, Sr. fourth, ...
He won four races from the pole, including the 1968 Daytona 500 with Wood Brothers Racing. During his Hall of Fame induction, Yarborough reflected on his journey, saying: “I sure hoped I was ...
Richard Petty has captured the most Daytona 500 victories. Who else has won the Great American Race in its 66-year history?