In 1967 Cale Yarborough won the 400 and then won the 500 in 1968, in 1976 and 1977 he did it again.
Bobby Alison did it 1987 and 1988; Jeff Gordon in 1998 and 1999; Dale Jarrett in 1999 and 2000; Micahel Waltrip in 2002 and 2003; and Jeff Gordon in 2004 and 2005.
Danica Patrick has raced both open wheel race cars in the Indy Racing League, and stock cars in the Nascar Cup and Nationwide Series.
AJ Foyt made his career in an Indy car, winning the Indy 500 4 times. He also won the 1972 Daytona 500 for the Wood Brothers Mario Andretti also has won both races. He won the Indy 500 in 1969 and the Daytona 500 in 1967.
The driver who famously raced at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is Tony Stewart. He achieved this feat on May 28, 2001, although he only participated in the Indy 500 as a driver for Chip Ganassi Racing. Stewart completed the Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Coca-Cola 600, making it a remarkable day in motorsports history.
There have been four Nascar drivers who have won both the Bud Shootout and the Daytona 500 in one year.Bobby Allison - 1982Bill Elliott - 1987Dale Jarrett - 1996, 2000Jeff Gordon - 1997
In the 2008 Daytona 500 there will be 48 drivers. See the following link: http://www.daytona500.com/content-display.cfm/cat/Contending-Drivers Actually, there should only be 43 in the actual race. 54 ran qualifying yesterday, then that field will be split in half for the Duel 150's on Thursday and the combination of both will determine the 43 drivers for Sunday
The Indianapolis 500, often called the Indy 500, is an open-wheel car race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring IndyCar vehicles and a distance of 500 miles. In contrast, the Daytona 500 is a stock car race held at Daytona International Speedway, primarily featuring NASCAR vehicles, and also covers a distance of 500 miles. While both are prestigious events in their respective motorsport series, they differ significantly in vehicle type, racing style, and the type of track used. Additionally, the Indy 500 takes place in May, while the Daytona 500 occurs in February.
The 13 drivers who have led both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 are A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, Bobby Rahal, Dale Earnhardt, Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kurt Busch, Helio Castroneves, Jimmie Johnson, and Dario Franchitti. These drivers have showcased their versatility and skill by competing successfully in both open-wheel and stock car racing. Their achievements highlight the unique challenges and dynamics of both prestigious events in motorsport history.
they both raced horses
The yellow flag rule at Daytona Beach in 1955 indicated caution on the racetrack, signaling drivers to slow down due to dangerous conditions, such as accidents or debris. Under this rule, drivers were required to maintain their position and not overtake others while the yellow flag was displayed. This was crucial for ensuring safety during races, as it helped manage the risks associated with high-speed racing on the beach course. The rule aimed to protect both drivers and spectators during events.
As a driver, Rahal raced in Formula 1 and CART, including owning the team he drove for during most of his career. That team is now known as Rahal Letterman Racing. Bobby Rahal, who won the Indy 500 in 1986, won three championships. He has won the Indianapolis 500 as both a driver and an owner.
In 1994, Bill Elliott drove the #11 Budweiser Ford for Junior Johnson, in both the Daytona 500 and Pepsi 400 Daytona races.
The most famous Indy 500 driver named Al are Al Unser Sr and Al Unser Jr. They are father and son and both have won the Indy 500, Al Sr 4 times.