In 1980, Buddy Baker won the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph (285.809 km/h).
The tallest driver to win the Daytona 500 was Buddy Bakerat 6' 6". He won the race in 1980.Michael Waltrip, who is 6' 5", won two Daytona 500's (2001 & 2003).
In 2013, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500.
David Pearson won the 1976 Daytona 500.
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 Daytona 500.
Jamie McMurray won the 52nd Daytona 500.
The 2012 Daytona 500 was won by Matt Kenseth.
Joey Logano won the 2015 Daytona 500.
Chrysler has never won the Daytona 500.
Jeff Gordon won the 1999 Daytona 500. He was also the pole winner.
Fireball Roberts won the 4th Daytona 500. It was on February 18, 1962.
Richard Petty won the 1971 Daytona 500.