There were 43 drivers competing in the 2012 Daytona 500, just like every other Nascar Sprint Cup Series race.
In the 2010 Daytona 500, a total of 43 drivers started the race. There were 33 drivers still running at the end.
There were 29 drivers still running at the end of the 2002 Daytona 500.
There were 30 drivers still running at the end of the 2011 Daytona 500.
All 43 drivers are paid for their finishes in the Daytona 500.
There were 10 cautions for 42 laps in the 2012 Daytona 500.
Dale Sr. raced in 23 Daytona 500's from 1979-2001.
Yes, he did. Dario Franchitti raced in the 2008 Daytona 500, he started 40th and finished 33rd.
The 2012 Daytona 500 will be on Monday, February 27th. Sunday's race was postponed due to rain.
Through 2012, Mark Martin qualified for 28 Daytona 500s.
Matt Kenseth has two Daytona 500 wins (2009, 2012).
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Matt Kenseth won the Daytona 500 two times (2009, 2012).