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The Southern 500 came first, the inaugural race was on September 4, 1950. The first Daytona 500 was on February 22, 1959.
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When Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500 who came in second?
In 1959, Johnny Beauchamp finished second to Lee Petty in the inaugural Daytona 500.
Where was the first Daytona 500 race?
The first Daytona 500 race was held at the Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 1959.
What Nascar driver came in 14th place in the Daytona 500?
Kevin Harvick (he was previously the 2007 winner of the Daytona 500)
Who won the first Daytona race?
The first race on the Speedway was in 1958. Racing on the sand began in the early 1900s.
What year was Dale Earnhardt Sr's first Daytona 500 race?
Dale Earnhardt Sr's first Daytona 500 was in 1979 where he finished 8th.
How many cars started the Daytona 500 in 1959?
59 cars started the first ever Daytona 500 in 1959.
Is the Daytona 500 in Daytona Florida?
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
What race came after the 2012 Daytona 500?
The race that followed the 2012 Daytona 500 was the Subway Fresh Fit 500. It was on March 4th at Phoenix International Raceway. Denny Hamlin was the race winner.
Did Danica Patrick race in the 2011 Daytona 500?
No, she did not. Danica Patrick's first Nascar Cup Series race was the 2012 Daytona 500.
What is the first big race of the Nascar season?
Daytona International Speedway - Budweiser Shootout Daytona International Speedway - Gatorade Duel #1 At Daytona Daytona International Speedway - Gatorade Duel #2 At Daytona Daytona International Speedway - Daytona 500
Where was the Daytona 500 in 1998?
The 1998 Daytona 500 was held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
What year did the Daytona 500 become the traditional first Nascar cup race of the season?
Starting in 1982, the Daytona 500 became the first race to begin the Nascar schedule.
