Of all the NASCAR races, the one that is arguably the most famous is the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is a 200 lap, 500 mile Sprint Cup series race that opens the NASCAR season each year. It is held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. The Daytona International Speedway is an tri-oval track that is 2.5 miles long. A tri-oval track is one in the basic shape of an oval, but with one of the longer sides bowed out to form a rounded triangle. Read more about the Daytona 500 below or click on the "View Tickets" button below to get seats to the race.
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About Daytona 500
Since it began in 1959, the Daytona 500 has been won by some of NASCAR’s most famous drivers. Richard Petty holds the current record for Daytona wins, with 7 total. The next closest driver, with 4 wins, is Cale Yarborough. Multiple drivers can claim 1, 2, or 3 Daytona 500 wins during their career, including Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Dale Jarrett.
The Daytona 500 is one of NASCAR’s restrictor plate races, meaning that restrictor plates are placed on the cars to limit engine power. But the Daytona 500 race is always a thrilling one, as the cars reach speeds well in excess of 100 MPH. Due to the excitement of the Daytona 500 and the number of fans that watch it live or on television, the race is often referred to as the Super Bowl of NASCAR. In fact, the 2006 Daytona 500 was viewed by 20 million fans from the comfort of their own homes. But nothing beats seeing the Daytona 500 live!
Despite the fact that over 168,000 fans can fit into the Daytona International Speedway for the race, Daytona 500 tickets invariably sell out. For this reason, it is important to buy Daytona 500 race tickets as soon as possible. This can easily be done here at our site. Tickets to the Daytona 500 vary according to location on the track, but there are tickets available for nearly every NASCAR fan’s budget. No matter where you sit to view the Daytona 500, you’re sure to have a great time at an event that is fun for the entire family.
