They ushered in a new era of cars made to race on superspeedways. 1971: The race saw 48 lead changes — double the previous ...

Earl Trophy no fewer than seven times in a legendary stock-car racing career. Among the 66 previous editions of the Daytona 500, five drivers have amassed three or more race wins: Cale Yarborough ...

1972: A.J. Foyt graced the cover of ... 1989: Darrell Waltrip piloted the No. 17 car to Victory Lane in his 17th Daytona 500 appearance. 1990: Derrike Cope scored his first Cup Series win.