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.

The King' has faced conflict several times. The post When Richard Petty Terrorized the Hell Out of NASCAR’s Legendary Bad Boy ...

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 ...

Lee Petty, the family patriarch, fetched the honor of winning the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959. His son Richard Petty went on to uphold the heritage, and so did his grandson Kyle. Now the latter ...

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 ...

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.

Their 10 combined championships — seven for Petty, three for Pearson — make their epic battles even more legendary in hindsight. But on Feb. 15, 1976, with the 18th running of the Daytona 500 ...