It all began in 1959! Relive the first decade of DAYTONA 500 history as we prepare for the 60th running! | Daytona International Speedway

130K views · 2.5K reactions | Relive the 1988 #DAYTONA500 and the battle between Bobby Allison and Davey Allison on the final lap. #tbt | Daytona International Speedway | Facebook

The 1979 #DAYTONA500 was monumental to the sport of #NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. reflects on that epic era of racing. "A Perfect Storm" premieres tonight. | FS1

2.3K views · 79 reactions | The 1980 #DAYTONA500 remains the fastest in history, as Buddy Baker won with an average speed of 177.602 mph. #tbt | Daytona International Speedway | Facebook

On this day in 1964 Richard Petty won his first Daytona 500. He led 184 of 200 laps and finished one lap and 9 seconds ahead of the field.🏆 | Richard Petty

13K views · 299 reactions | You've got to win one before you can win seven. 55 years ago, Richard Petty won his first of SEVEN Daytona 500 races back in 1964. Just LISTEN to those sounds! | NASCAR on NBC | Facebook