The 22nd annual Daytona 500 was held February 17, 1980, at Daytona International Speedway. Buddy Baker started the decade by winning the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph (285.823 km/h), it was Baker's only 500 win and did so in his 18th start, the longest until Dale Earnhardt in 1998. [3]

NASCAR race result for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 17, 1980. NASCAR Standings after race number 2 of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

Jan 28, 2020 · Relive the 1980 Daytona 500 that saw a future NASCAR Hall of Fame duo, driver Buddy Baker and crew chief Waddell Wilson, take the checkered flag. ----------...more.

Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker’s triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run. Driver Buddy Baker (C) and crew chief Waddell Wilson (R) celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the 1980 Daytona 500.

Daytona 500 highlights: https://amzn.to/2Ho7lmA Buddy Baker wins the fastest Daytona 500 in history with an average speed of 177.602 MPH. Baker, who won the pole for the race, dominates the...

1 day ago · 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. ... 1980: Buddy Baker; 1981 ...

1980: Buddy Baker won the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph (285.809 km/h). 1981 : With 24 laps to go, Richard Petty came to the pits for his final scheduled pit stop. Instead of changing tires, the team gambled and only took on fuel.

Jan 29, 2023 · Get the full results for the 1980 Daytona 500 NASCAR CUP Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Find out who dominated the race, key stats, and more.

Race notes: Finale for Bill Whittington. Dale Earnhardt took the points lead from Darrell Waltrip.

Jan 26, 2024 · Buddy Baker dominated the 1980 Daytona 500. He won the pole, led 143 of 200 laps & lapped everyone but Bobby Allison. His average speed of 177.602 mph is still the fastest #Daytona500 ever.