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Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 (also known as "The Great American Race"), which is a 500 mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, is widely viewed as the most important race in all of NASCAR. Famed for its prestige and history, this race is the most frequently viewed NASCAR race year in and year out. Questions and answers about the Daytona 500 can be found here.
186 Questions
Who played the pre-race concert for the Daytona 500 in 2013?
The Zac Brown Band performed the 2013 Daytona 500 pre-race show.
How many Daytona 500 wins does Matt Kenseth have?
Matt Kenseth has two Daytona 500 wins (2009, 2012).
How much did Dale Earnhardt Sr. win for the 1998 Daytona 500?
In the 2012 Sprint All-Star Race, Dale Jr. won $141,315.
Who won the Daytona 500 in a Ford?
Tiny Lund
Fred Lorenzen
Mario Andretti
Leeroy Yarbrough
Bobby Allison
Bill Elliott
Davey Allison
Dale Jarrett
Matt Kenseth
Trevor Bayne
Who drove the Budweiser car from 1986 to current and what were the numbers?
Darrell Waltrip #11 in 1986
Neil Bonnet #12 in 1986 (D.W.'s teammate)
Terry Labonte #11 1987-1989
Geoff Bodine #11 1990-1991
Bill Elliott #11 1992-1994
Ken Schrader #25 1995-1996
Ricky Craven #25 1997-1998
Jack Sprague #25 1997 (subbing for Craven)
Randy Lajoie #25 1997 (Subbing for Craven)
Wally Dallanbach #25 1999
Dale Earnhardt, Jr #8 1999(5 Races)-2007
What is the update on the 2012 Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 was postponed on Sunday due to rain and rescheduled for Monday, February 27th at 7:00PM.
When was the Triumph Daytona 955i manufactured?
The Triumph Daytona 955i was manufactured between 1997 and 2006 by the Triumph Company. It stopped selling when sales declined sharply after they made a lot of changes to the bike.
When was the longest Daytona 500?
2010. The race lasted some six hours because of crashes and two lengthy stoppages to fill in a pothole in Turn Two.
How much is a 2001 Daytona 500 Program worth?
I just saw a 2001 Daytona 500 Program on E-bay for $20. I also saw a Michael Waltrip autographed program from the same event being offered for $99. I'm sure if you have a Dale Earnhardt autographed copy of the program it'd be worth substantially more ($300-500?). Mine is still in the safe, sealed up, never been opened, where it will probably stay for 25 or more years.
What is the name of the trophy for the Daytona 500 winner?
The winner of the Daytona 500 is presented with the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
How many places are paid in the Daytona 500?
All 43 drivers are paid for their finishes in the Daytona 500.
How much for 40th place in the Daytona 500?
There is no set price for a 40th place finish. In 2011, Michael Waltrip finished 40th in the Daytona 500 and won $281,113. In 2010, Max Papis won $262,995, for the same finishing spot.
What time was the 2011 Daytona 500 west coast time?
The 2011 Daytona 500 started at approximately 1:45PM EST, so three hours earlier, it would have been 10:45AM PST.
How many drivers were in the 2010 Daytona 500?
In the 2010 Daytona 500, a total of 43 drivers started the race. There were 33 drivers still running at the end.
Did Joe Nemechek race in the 2011 Daytona 500?
Yes, he did. In the 2011 Daytona 500, Joe Nemechek started 41st and finished 39th.
What is an unused 2001 Daytona 500 ticket worth?
A Unused Ticket has got to be worth more than just a Ticket Stub..You have the WHOLE Ticket when it is used...You have a HALF a Ticket when it has been used..So the Stub is worth $50-$100 and the UNUSED has got to be worth more if not twice the amount or more...
Who was the first driver scored out in the 2012 Daytona 500?
In the 2012 Daytona 500, David Ragan was the first driver out of the race (lap 1) and finished 43rd. Jimmie Johnson, who was involved in the same accident, finished 42nd.
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.
