Kevin Harvick led the most laps with 41. Followed by Clint Bowyer with 37.
In the 2000 Daytona 500, Dale Jarrett led the most laps (89) and also won the race.
Jimmie Johnson (95 laps lead)
On May 6, 2012 at Talladega, Matt Kenseth led the most laps in the Aaron's 499, with 73.
Richard Petty
Through 2013, Danica Patrick has led 64 laps in the Nascar Nationwide Series. She also led five laps in the Cup Series.
Ned Jarrett (that's it?)
In 2012, Dale Jr. led 358 laps in the Nascar Cup Series. He also led 33 laps in the Nationwide Series.
The Nascar Cup Series record for most wins at Talladega is Dale Earnhardt Sr. with 10.
Jimmie Johnson led 2,238 laps in 2009.
Darrell Waltrip led 103 laps in 1974.
In 2010, Dale Jr. led a total of four laps in two Daytona races. He led all four of his laps in the Daytona 500.