1978: Bobby Allison triumphed from the 33rd starting position ... thus claiming the largest monetary sum of his career ($90,575). 1982: The Daytona 500 became the official season-opening NASCAR race, ...

The Daytona 500 is one of motor racing's iconic events, with the "Great American Race" something every NASCAR driver dreams of winning. No one has done that more than Richard Petty, who brought ...

The 1978 Daytona 500 winner and his infamous No. 28 "Gray Ghost" were the duo to beat in Daytona Beach during the 23rd iteration of Speedweeks. Allison bested the field in qualifying for the race ...

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 ...

2019: This was the first Daytona 500 not to include an Earnhardt since 1978. 2020: President Donald Trump served as the grand marshal. 2021: Attendance was limited, and fans were required to wear ...