NASCAR Cup - Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 stands as the premier NASCAR Cup Series race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. This 500-mile competition unfolds over 200 laps on the legendary 2.5-mile superspeedway. The race features three stages with checkpoints at 65 laps, 130 laps, and the final 200-lap mark.

William Byron made history by securing his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory, adding to his impressive record as the youngest driver to win multiple Daytona 500 races. The 2025 edition attracted 6.7 million television viewers across FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio broadcasts.

Daytona International Speedway boasts remarkable features including 31-degree banking in the turns and an 18-degree banking at the start/finish line. This tri-oval configuration gives fans excellent viewing angles of the action. The track includes a 3,800-foot front stretch and a 3,000-foot back stretch, creating perfect conditions for drafting.

The 40-car field came from 45 drivers who attempted to qualify through single-car qualifying and the traditional Duel races. Chase Briscoe earned the pole position, while Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric claimed victories in the Duels.

Daytona 500's rich history dates back to 1959 when Lee Petty won the inaugural race after a photo finish that took 61 hours to decide. Richard Petty holds the record with seven Daytona 500 wins. Hendrick Motorsports has earned eight victories with five different drivers, matching Wood Brothers Racing's diverse winning roster.

Lake Lloyd, the 29-acre body of water in the infield, formed when soil was excavated to build the track's banking. The 2025 race featured 16,389 green flag passes—the most ever recorded at Daytona.

The Daytona 500 combines speed, strategy, and skill as drivers battle for victory at the track known as the "World Center of Racing." This race delivers intense competition and memorable moments that define NASCAR Cup Series racing at its finest.