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The 1993 Daytona 500, run 30 years ago today, is first and foremost a love story. After all, it did happen on Valentine's Day. To fully appreciate that day, we must put it within the context On eight occasions, the race has been run on Valentine's Day. Since 1997, the winner of the Daytona 500 has been presented with the Harley J. Earl Trophy in Victory Lane, and the winning car is displayed in race-winning condition for one year at Daytona 500 Experience, a museum and gallery adjacent to Daytona International Speedway. Cupid’s celebration has left a significant 14 February mark on the Daytona 500 too. Junior Johnson was the first driver to exploit ‘bump drafting’ to win the second 500 in 1960 (above), while Fred Lorenzen won the first rain-shortened race in ’65 and Richard Petty beat teammate Buddy Baker to win in 1971. The Daytona 500 is an annual 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is considered one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR, being the season opener since 1982 and one of two Cup races at Daytona. The race was first held in 1959, coinciding with the speedway's opening. Known for its high speeds, the Daytona 500 was a restrictor After three years of being the best driver never to win the Daytona 500, Glenn "Fireball" Roberts came to the 1962 edition race of the Daytona 500 on a hot roll, he won the American Challenge for winners of 1961 NASCAR events, the pole position for the Daytona 500, and the Twin-100-mile qualifier. He dominated the race, leading 144 of the 200 Daytona 500 Past Winners. The inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 saw Lee Petty emerge victorious, laying the groundwork for what would become a storied tradition of excellence at “The Great American Race.” Petty’s win set the stage for future generations of drivers to etch their names in Daytona lore. Here’s a list of past winners of the Trevor Bayne became the youngest Daytona 500 winner in 2011 at 20 years old. Winning streaks With his 2020 victory, Denny Hamlin did something only three other drivers have accomplished — win Every year Valentine’s falls during Speedweeks at Daytona, so drivers have to plan for it unless you are Clint Bowyer. Clint Bowyer first had to be reminded Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. “It The Daytona 200 motorcycle race continued to run on the beach until it moved to the speedway in 1961, and the next year the venue hosted the inaugural running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance Bob Welborn’s pole run of 140.1 miles per hour far eclipsed Curtis Turner’s pole qualifying effort at the inaugural Southern 500 in 1950, and the average speed of the first ‘Great American Save this event: Valentine's Day Comedy with Michael Harrison & Friends *8:00pm Show* Share this event: Valentine's Day Comedy with Michael Harrison & Friends *8:00pm Show* Valentine's Day Comedy with Michael Harrison & Friends *8:00pm Show* Stay tuned here throughout the day for updates. Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lock down the Daytona 500 front row. Chevrolet's run of 12 straight Daytona 500 poles came to an end as Fords took Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 188 votes and 85 comments Romantic things to do in Daytona Beach on Valentine's Day 2025. Dance prom night, Concerts, Parties and events list. Romantic Dinner arrangement in best restaurants for Valentine's Day Weekend 2025 in Daytona Beach. Give your partner amazing event experience in Daytona Beach. Take a Salsa workshop or join an adventure togather. Here are list of activities you can do in Daytona Beach with your While the main event will take place on February 18, Sunday, Daytona 500 will commence on Wednesday, February 14. On Wednesday, February 14, Daytona 500 qualifying will begin at 8.15 pm (ET), as per a report in Autosport. On eight occasions, the race has been run on Valentine’s Day. Since 1997, the winner of the Daytona 500 has been presented with the Harley J. Earl Trophy in Victory Lane, and the winning car is displayed in race-winning condition for one year at Daytona 500 Experience, a museum, and gallery adjacent to Daytona International Speedway. Wikipedia Pole qualifying for the 2024 Daytona 500 is set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 at Daytona International Speedway. How can I watch Daytona 500 qualifying 2024? TV: FS1 (Channel 219 on Discover and book the best Valentine’s Day restaurant experiences in Daytona Beach. Browse photos, reviews and more. NASCAR officials released the weekend schedule for Daytona, revealing details for races and practice times leading into the 2025 Daytona 500. About every member of the 43 teams that competed in that year's Daytona 500 greeted Earnhardt with a high five, all lined up on pit road to salute the 7-time champion.
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