How long is the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 is five hundred miles long, which is equivalent to 804.7 kilometers. The race usually lasts around 4 hours, assuming there are no long delays.
At what location is the race held?
Each year it is held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
How much money will the winner of the Daytona 500 receive?
Well, the amount is not set in stone, as with some sports, but the Daytona 500 is the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR racing circuit; therefore, it has the largest purse, by far. And, it is important to note that this race has the highest television ratings of any auto race. It surpassed the Indy 500, which had been the traditional leader in years past, in 1995, and has never yielded the title since then.
Does this stock car race have any nicknames?
Yes, it does. The Daytona 500 is often referred to as “The Great American Race,” and sometimes you will hear racing fans call it the “Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing.”
Who won the last Daytona 500?
The 2011 Daytona winner was Trevor Bayne. He drives the #21 Motorcraft/Quicklane Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, and the #16 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing in the Nationwide Series. He became the youngest driver to ever win Daytona at the ripe age of 20 years and 1 day.
Is there a way to watch the Daytona 500 on the Internet?
Yes, just go to watchdaytona500online.com for all the details. Alternatively, you can watch daytona 500 on your ipad.
After you have read this post you should enjoy the race at the daytona 500 international speedway on Feb. 12, 2012.
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