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Updated 2026-06-18 19:06

The Daytona 500 is an annual NASCAR Cup Series race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach that has been taking place since 1959. The event spans 200 laps over a 2.5-mile tri-oval track, covering a total distance of 500 miles. In recent years, the race format has included stages with varying lap counts, including 65, 65, and 70+ laps, which can be affected by weather conditions and on-track incidents. This often results in unpredictable finishes, with multiple green-white-checkered attempts under NASCAR rules having been made in the past. Notable events in recent years have included rain delays and red flags, adding to the uncertainty and drama surrounding the Daytona 500.

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On lap 14, a 16-car wreck occurred before the race was red-flagged due to rain. After a 5-hour 40 minute stoppage, at 9:07pm the race resumed with Denny Hamlin eventually winning both stages. On the last lap, which occurred after midnight, a big wreck occurred in turn 3 and Michael McDowell scored his first career Cup win.

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