The Daytona 500 is one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ crown-jewel races. It’s the crown jewel of crown jewels and by far, the biggest race of the NASCAR schedule. It also opens the 36-race season ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. The son of a legend and a NASCAR Hall of Famer ... Allison put together at Daytona is beyond remarkable. He was able to win three races from 1978-1988, collecting victories ...

had been downsized for 1978 and NASCAR looked an awful lot like a used car race during those years. Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in 1979 in an Olds after Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison ...

This story has been changed to reflect NASCAR's decision to move up the race start time due to concerns over Sunday's weather. The Daytona 500 is one of motor racing's iconic events, with the ...