Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt's death at the 2001 Daytona 500 helped develop a bond between the EMT that rushed to save him and her father.
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When Dale Earnhardt Jr. Lost His Father at the 2001 Daytona 500, On-Site EMT Patti Dobler Found Hers

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his father at the 2001 Daytona 500, an EMT on site found hers that day.

Mike Thomas • 25 Jan 2022
Dale Earnhardt Sr. practicing before the 2001 Daytona 500
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In a Crazy 2-Year Stretch at the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Lost Due to a Piece of Debris, Annihilated a Seagull, and Sent a Car Flying Into the Air

In a two-year stretch at the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr. lost due to a small piece of debris, hit a seagull, and sent a car flying into the air.

Luke Norris • 25 Jan 2022
Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski crash at Daytona 500
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Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski Receive Orders From Roger Penske Ahead of Talladega to Avoid Repeat of Daytona 500

Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski met with team owner Roger Penske this week before Talladega to avoid a situation like the fiery last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.

Kyle Dalton • 25 Jan 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Dave Grohl have unique relationship
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Emotional Story on Podcast About Rock Star Dave Grohl's Moving Gesture and Tribute Just Days After Father's Death at Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared emotional story on podcast about Budweiser guitar he gave musician Dave Grohl.

Kyle Dalton • 25 Jan 2022
Juan Pablo Montoya's crash at NASCAR's 2012 Daytona 500 caused a two-hour delay.
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Juan Pablo Montoya's 2012 Daytona 500 Wreck Set the Standard for Bizarre NASCAR Crashes

Juan Pablo Montoya triggered a two-hour delay at the 2012 Daytona 500 by plowing into a jet dryer on the track during a caution.

John Moriello • 25 Jan 2022
Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano Daytona 500
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Brad Keselowski Curtly Addresses Recent Beef With Penske Teammate Joey Logano After Daytona 500 Last-Lap Crash

Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano have had a beef with each other since their last-lap crash in the Daytona 500. Keselowski has finally addressed the situation.

Kyle Dalton • 25 Jan 2022
Clint Bowyer had quite the finish in the 2007 Daytona 500.
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Clint Bowyer's Dramatic 2007 Daytona 500 Finish Found Him Upside Down and on Fire as He Crossed the Line

Clint Bowyer ended the 2007 Daytona 500 in dramatic fashion when he crossed the finish line with his car upside down and on fire.

Mike Thomas • 25 Jan 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski are no stranger to races, including one sprint to the bathroom.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Out-Dueled Brad Keselowski in a Spontaneous Race to a ‘Port-A-John' During the Daytona 500

Brad Keselowski and Dale Earnhardt Jr. had plenty of races during their time on the NASCAR circuit, including one sprint to the bathroom.

Joe Kozlowski • 25 Jan 2022
Hall of Fame members Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon pose for a photo during the 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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When Rick Hendrick, Stricken With Leukemia, Missed the Daytona 500 in 1997, He Got the Surprise of His Life

When NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick, stricken with leukemia, was unable to attend the Daytona 500 in 1997, he got a pleasant surprise.

Mike Thomas • 07 Jun 2023
NASCAR driver Michael McDowell celebrates after winning the 2021 Daytona 500
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Michael McDowell Shared a Hilarious Moment With a Pair of Rival NASCAR Drivers Following His Win at the Daytona 500

Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell shared a hilarious moment with two rival NASCAR drivers following the race that some may have missed.

Luke Norris • 25 Jan 2022