The Daytona 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Daytona International ... Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500 — three days later 1959: The first Daytona 500 provided an instant classic. Lee ...

This story has been changed to reflect NASCAR's decision to move up the race start time due to concerns over Sunday's weather. The Daytona 500 is one of motor racing's iconic events, with the ...

The highlight of the NASCAR Cup Series season is the annual running of the Daytona 500 at the famed Daytona International Speedway. The race has produced some of the most dramatic and historic ...

The famous event began in 1959 when Lee Petty won the inaugural ... started with a bang when he earned his first NASCAR victory at the Daytona 500, becoming just the ninth driver to accomplish ...

Big Bill France, founder of NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway ... That was a huge step in 1959. It went to 500 miles ...

Update: Rain stopped the Daytona 500 on Sunday after 11 laps. The race looks like it will resume around 5:45 p.m. For those who live for NASCAR, or for those who just like to sit back and watch ...

Big Bill France, founder of NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway ... That was a huge step in 1959. It went to 500 miles from 160 miles, or even less, depending on when the tide came in.