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The race lasted 2 hours 51 minutes and 40 seconds. It was shortened to 152 laps of 200 due to rain and was won by Matt Kenseth.
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∙ 11y agoThe time of the first Daytona 500, on February 22, 1959, was 3 hours and 41 minutes.
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How long does a 500 mile Nascar race last?
It is basically easy. It is called the Daytona 500 for a reason. It is 500 miles long!!
When was the last Daytona 500?
The last Daytona 500 was on February 24, 2013 and was won by Jimmie Johnson. This is the first race of every new Nascar Cup Series season.
Where was the first Daytona 500 race?
The first Daytona 500 race was held at the Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 1959.
Who won the first Daytona race?
The first race on the Speedway was in 1958. Racing on the sand began in the early 1900s.
Which came first the Daytona 500 or the Southern 500?
The Southern 500 came first, the inaugural race was on September 4, 1950. The first Daytona 500 was on February 22, 1959.
What year was Dale Earnhardt Sr's first Daytona 500 race?
Dale Earnhardt Sr's first Daytona 500 was in 1979 where he finished 8th.
How many cars started the Daytona 500 in 1959?
59 cars started the first ever Daytona 500 in 1959.
Who finished in last place in the Daytona 500 in 2006?
carl Edwards finished last
Is the Daytona 500 in Daytona Florida?
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Did Danica Patrick race in the 2011 Daytona 500?
No, she did not. Danica Patrick's first Nascar Cup Series race was the 2012 Daytona 500.
Where was the Daytona 500 in 1998?
The 1998 Daytona 500 was held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
What year did the Daytona 500 become the traditional first Nascar cup race of the season?
Starting in 1982, the Daytona 500 became the first race to begin the Nascar schedule.
