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The first Daytona 500 was on Febuary 22, 1959. And NASCAR has been established before the start of the Daytona 500, so the answer your question...no.
No, it was not. For example, for most of the time that NASCAR raced there, the now gone, Riverside International Raceway (CA), a road course was the first race of the season.
There was no "Daytona 500" until the speedway was built in 1959. Even before that, the races on the beach at Daytona were not the first race of the season.
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∙ 13y agoYes. The Daytona 500, which takes place in February, is the first points race on Nascar's schedule. The first non-points race is the Budweiser Shootout, which is held eight days earlier.
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∙ 12y agoYes. From 1959, the Daytona 500 was always held in February.
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∙ 12y agoNot until 2012. There have been four Daytona 500's that have been rain-shortened. But on February 26, 2012, it was the first time in 54 years that Nascar had to reschedule the race.
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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.
How many days until the 2012 Daytona 500?
The 2012 Daytona 500 will be on Monday, February 27th. Sunday's race was postponed due to rain.
What caused the Sunday 2012 Daytona 500 to be run on a Monday evening for the first time in its 54 year history?
The 2012 Daytona 500 was postponed on Sunday due to rain.
What year was the Daytona 500 started?
The date for the 2012 Daytona 500 was scheduled to be February 26th. The race was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Monday, February 27th.
Who won the Daytona 500 in his second race ever?
The 2011 Daytona 500 winner, Trevor Bayne.
Did Matt Kenseth ever win the Daytona 500?
Yes. Matt Kenseth won the Daytona 500 in 2009 and 2012.
How many cars started the Daytona 500 in 1959?
59 cars started the first ever Daytona 500 in 1959.
How long did Nascar have to postpone the 2012 Daytona 500?
The 2012 Daytona 500 was to begin on Sunday, February 26th at approximately 1:30PM EST. Due to rain, it was postponed until 7:00PM EST on Monday, February 27th.
Was the 2012 Daytona 500 rescheduled?
Yes, it was. The 2012 Daytona 500 was originally supposed to be on Sunday, February 26th. Due to rain, the race had to be rescheduled for Monday, February 27th. Even though it also rained on Monday afternoon, the green flag finally waved at 7:13PM. This was the first time in 54 years that the Daytona 500 was postponed.
Is the Daytona 500 in Daytona Florida?
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Where was the Daytona 500 in 1998?
The 1998 Daytona 500 was held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
What date is the 2009 Indy 500?
The first Daytona 500 race was on February 22, 1959 and won by Lee Petty.
