PEPSI 400 Daytona International Speedway
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PEPSI 400 at Daytona International Speedway
Overview
Tony Stewart finally broke through for a victory at NASCAR's most iconic venue, winning the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Dominating a rain-delayed race, Stewart executed a thrilling four-wide pass and secured his lead with nine laps to go, achieving his first Nextel Cup victory at Daytona in 14 attempts.
Highlights
Stewart’s triumph at Daytona marks a pinnacle achievement, comparable to victories at the Daytona 500 or Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Celebrating with flair, he climbed the fence to reach the flag stand after his win. This victory, his second consecutive one, reaffirmed the 2002 series champion as a formidable contender. Starting from the pole, Stewart led a record 151 out of 160 laps, advancing to third in the standings.
History of Daytona International Speedway
The history of racing at Daytona stretches back to 1936, predating the Speedway’s opening in 1959. Initially, races were held on a 1.5-mile highway track. William H.G. France, a pivotal figure in NASCAR’s history, took over organizing the beach races and later founded NASCAR in 1947 at a meeting in Daytona’s Streamline Hotel.
In the late 1950s, France developed Daytona International Speedway, insisting on steep 31-degree banking in the corners. The inaugural Daytona 500 brought drivers accustomed to small dirt tracks to the expansive 1.366-mile paved surface of Darlington.
Notable events at the Speedway include Bob Welborn setting a 140.121 mph pole-winning pace for the first Daytona 500, and Lee Petty's photo-finish victory over Johnny Beauchamp. The track is also known for Junior Johnson's discovery of drafting, a technique that revolutionized the sport.
Betting Information
For the latest NASCAR odds, visit WagerWeb.com.
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