With his grandfather Lee Petty clinching the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 and his father ... Adam Petty died after an unfortunate crash that occurred at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

It is arguably the most prestigious event in the sport. It is definitely the NASCAR race with the biggest prize money ...

February 19, 2024 - William Byron wins the 66th Annual Daytona 500. Originally scheduled to take place on February 18, the race was delayed a day due to heavy rain. “The Great American Race” is 200 ...

Petty raced for a remarkable 34 years. His record seven Daytona 500 wins ... In 1962, Lee Petty was knocked out of racing by a near-fatal crash. It was Richard's turn to carry the Petty family ...

A look at the top 100 all-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers winners list in order by number of wins at the beginning of the 2025 ...

Lee Petty, winner of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959, was its founder, and his son Richard Petty became the best-known driver in the sport's history, wracking up a record 200 victories.