The Daytona 500 typically attracts around 100,000 fans to the event, making it one of the most attended motorsports races in the United States. The exact number can vary each year based on weather, ticket sales, and other factors. The race, held at the Daytona International Speedway, is known for its festive atmosphere and is often referred to as the "Great American Race."
There were no cautions in the 1959 Daytona 500.
There were no cautions in the 1959 Daytona 500.
Chrysler has never won the Daytona 500.
It's tough to say because the Daytona 500 is the Nascar Super Bowl and more fans like Nascar than Indycar, but the Indy 500 racetrack has more seats than in Daytona. So I think more people go to the Indy 500 just because the track has more seats and the Indy 500 is the most important race in motor sports.
There were 9 cautions for 40 laps in the 2010 Daytona 500.
There were 10 cautions for 42 laps in the 2012 Daytona 500.
All 43 drivers are paid for their finishes in the Daytona 500.
The Indianapolis 500 is 200 laps. The "500" means 500 miles in race distance.
The 2014 Daytona 500 had 43 cars in the starting grid.
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
59 cars started the first ever Daytona 500 in 1959.
Matt Kenseth has two Daytona 500 wins (2009, 2012).