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There have been three women who have raced in the Daytona 500.
- Janet Guthrie (1977, 1980)
- Shawna Robinson (2002)
- Danica Patrick (2012, 2013)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoJanet Guthrie: In 1977, on Feb.20 she entered the Daytona 500, she finished 12th. (fact)
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∙ 12y agoJanet Guthrie in 1977 & 1980, and Shawna Robinson in 2002.
In 2012, Danica Patrick became the third woman to race in the Daytona 500.
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∙ 10y agoDanica Patrick in 2013.
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Where was the first Daytona 500 race?
The first Daytona 500 race was held at the Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 1959.
Who won the first Daytona race?
The first race on the Speedway was in 1958. Racing on the sand began in the early 1900s.
Who was the second woman to race in the Daytona 500?
Shawna Robinson
Which came first the Daytona 500 or the Southern 500?
The Southern 500 came first, the inaugural race was on September 4, 1950. The first Daytona 500 was on February 22, 1959.
How many laps did Dale Earnhardt Jr. lead in the 2010 Daytona 500?
Dale Jr. led four laps in the 2010 Daytona 500.
How many laps did Dale Earnhardt Jr. lead in the 2011 Daytona 500?
In the 2011 Daytona 500, Dale Jr. led nine laps.
How many women drove in the Daytona 500?
Two On February 26, 2012, Danica Patrick will become the third woman to drive in the Daytona 500.
How many laps did Dale Earnhardt Sr. lead in the 1998 Daytona 500?
Dale Earnhardt Sr. led 107 laps in the 1998 Daytona 500.
In 1977 who was the first female driver to start in the Indianapolis 500?
The first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 was Janet Guthrie, who started 26th and finished 29th. In 1977, Janet also became the first woman driver to compete in the Daytona 500, starting 39th and finishing 12th.
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.
