Who was the first woman to lead the Daytona 500?

Answer 1

There have been three women who have raced in the Daytona 500.

• Janet Guthrie (1977, 1980)
• Shawna Robinson (2002)
• Danica Patrick (2012, 2013)

Answer 2

Janet Guthrie: In 1977, on Feb.20 she entered the Daytona 500, she finished 12th. (fact)

Answer 3

Janet Guthrie in 1977 & 1980, and Shawna Robinson in 2002.

In 2012, Danica Patrick became the third woman to race in the Daytona 500.

Answer 4

Danica Patrick in 2013.