Daytona 500
The first Daytona 500 was held at Daytona International Speedway in 1959. This topic is part of Auto Racing within Sports. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Daytona 500 trivia questions
Where is the Daytona 500 held?
Answer: Daytona International Speedway
Bonus fact: The track is in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Daytona 500 is traditionally held near the start or end of the NASCAR season?
Answer: Start
Bonus fact: It is known as NASCAR's biggest event despite opening the season.
Who won the first Daytona 500 in 1959?
Answer: Lee Petty
Bonus fact: The first Daytona 500 was held at Daytona International Speedway in 1959.
Which driver won the Daytona 500 seven times?
Answer: Richard Petty
Bonus fact: Petty's seven Daytona 500 wins came in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981.
Who became the first three-time Daytona 500 winner in 1971?
Answer: Richard Petty
Bonus fact: Petty ultimately won the Daytona 500 seven times.
Who won the 1979 Daytona 500, the first NASCAR event televised live from start to finish?
Answer: Richard Petty
Bonus fact: Petty took the lead after Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison crashed while battling on the final lap.
Who became the first woman to win a pole in NASCAR's premier series, at the 2013 Daytona 500?
Answer: Danica Patrick
Bonus fact: Patrick won the Busch Pole Award for the 2013 Daytona 500.
The Daytona 500 is best known as a major event in which racing series?
Answer: NASCAR
Bonus fact: The Daytona 500 is traditionally one of NASCAR's biggest races.