The race spans 500 miles and consists of 200 laps. The inaugural race took place in 1959, and since then, Daytona has consistently ... time list behind Richard Petty and David Pearson.

With his grandfather Lee Petty clinching the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 and his father Richard Petty dominating the track, excellence runs in his blood. Yet, like any of us, Kyle Petty grew up ...

And Petty wants the NASCAR Cup Series to kick off with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International ... jewel event that held its inaugural run in 1959. Petty himself won the race seven times, again ...

The No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro of William Byron—won the rain-rescheduled 66th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International ... three drivers: Richard Petty (7) and Lee Petty and Pete Hamilton ...

NASCAR drivers with the most Daytona 500 wins have made history with unforgettable victories, fierce competition, and ...

Lee Petty, is also a well-known figure in the sport. He was a three-time NASCAR Grand National Champion and the inaugural Daytona 500 winner in 1959. Meanwhile, Kyle is Richard’s son and the third ...

During a recent conversation amongst the fraternity on X (formerly Twitter), a NASCAR fan opinion account posted their thoughts on where the #22 driver ranked in the company of the likes of Lee Petty ...

“It just so happens that when you’re driving car No. 17 and it’s your 17th DAYTONA 500 and you just kind of start looking at all the possibilities,” Waltrip told NASCAR.com in a 2019 story. “My name ...

Morgan Shepherd, shown here in 1994, made his final Daytona 500 start at the age of 55 in 1997. He started 42nd that year and ...

The Daytona 500 -- the “Great American Race” -- is more than just the NASCAR Cup Series season opener, it’s a showcase of historic moments.