Daytona International Speedway will host the 67th running of the Daytona 500 Sunday. Here is one fact about each of the first 66 races.
1985: Fan favorite Bill Elliott secured his first Daytona 500 victory. 1986: Dale Earnhardt’s Daytona 500 heartbreaks continued. He was forced to pit for fuel while wrestling eventual winner ...
The 1986 Daytona 500 was a defining moment for Hendrick Motorsports. Geoff Bodine, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet, showcased exceptional skill and tenacity. The race was intense, with Bodine battling ...
But for 20 years, a Daytona 500 win eluded him, often in cruel fashion. In 1986, Earnhardt ran out of gas in the closing laps. In 1990, a flat tire caused by debris in the final corner doomed him.