Daytona’s ascension into that rare air took some time. Through the 500’s first few decades, in the eyes of casual onlookers who barely knew Mario Andretti from Richard Petty, Indianapolis and ...
he can become just the third driver in history to win both an Indy 500 and a Daytona 500. Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt are currently the only two racing legends in that fraternity, with others ...
1965: For the first time, the race did not span 500 miles due to rain. That year, it was the Daytona 332½. 1966: The King etched his name as the first multi-time winner. Mario Andretti becomes ...
While a longshot, the Brazilian star is attempting to match A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti as the only drivers to win the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500. Castroneves will have some help in the draft ...
Daytona International Speedway will host the 67th running of the Daytona 500 Sunday. Here is one fact about each of the first 66 races.