Welcome to the Daytona 500! Maybe you’re new to the sport, have a casual interest or are just coming around to the ...

Petty raced for a remarkable 34 years. His record seven Daytona 500 wins ... In 1962, Lee Petty was knocked out of racing by a near-fatal crash. It was Richard's turn to carry the Petty family ...

Get the stories behind the 10 most unique drivers to participate in the Daytona 500, from Midwest legends, to international ...

Richard Petty has captured the most Daytona 500 victories. Who else has won the Great American Race in its 66-year history?

The Daytona 500 is the most prestigious event in NASCAR, kicking off the Cup Series season with high-speed action at Daytona International Speedway.

Lee Petty’s Journey in NASCAR beyond the Daytona 500 Lee Petty, father of NASCAR legend Richard Petty, founded Petty Enterprises, one of the sport’s most successful teams. His early life was ...

Richard Petty won seven Wiston Cup championships. His record seven Daytona 500 wins ... In 1962, Lee Petty was knocked out of racing by a near-fatal crash. It was Richard's turn to carry the ...

Lee Petty, winner of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959, was its founder, and his son Richard Petty became the best-known driver in the sport's history, wracking up a record 200 victories.

February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500 is held and Lee Petty defeats Johnny Beauchamp. February 18, 2001 – Seven time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt dies in a crash on the final ...

Richard Petty, nicknamed ... a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 - 1978, 1982, 1988. Allison's first Cup race was in 1961 and his last race was in 1988 after a crash at Pocono.