The Daytona 500 is a race which is held in high regard throughout the world of Motorsports. “The Great American Race” is not only the Crown Jewel race of NASCAR, but also among the most important events on the NASCAR calendar.
It serves as the start of the NASCAR season. The aura of Daytona International Speedway turns into a festival speed. The winner of Daytona 500 is hailed with great respect in the entire community. The victory lane of the Daytona 500 is a dream for many drivers.
The winner of Daytona 500 etches his name in the history of NASCAR. His car is displayed in race winning condition at the Daytona 500 experience museum for the entire year. William Byron is the latest contender in the list of drivers with most Daytona 500 wins. He won the 2024 Daytona 500.
Petty Enterprises and Hendrick Motorsports are among the few teams who have managed to claim the most victories at Daytona. They are tied at most victories with 9 wins at the Daytona 500. There have been only four drivers who managed to clinch consecutive victories at Daytona 500.
Following is a list of drivers with most wins at the Daytona 500:
| S. No | No of wins | Driver Name | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 | Richard Petty | 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981 |
| 2. | 4 | Cale Yarborough | 1968,1977,1983,1984 |
| 3. | 3 | Bobby Allison | 1978,1982,1988 |
| 4. | 3 | Dale Jarett | 1993,1996,2000 |
| 5. | 3 | Jeff Gordon | 1997,1999,2005 |
| 6. | 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2016,2019,2020 |
| 7. | 2 | Bill Elliot | 1985,1987 |
| 8. | 2 | Sterling Marlin | 1994,1995 |
| 9. | 2 | Michael Waltrip | 2001,2003 |
| 10. | 2 | Matt Kenseth | 2009,2012 |
| 11. | 2 | Jimmie Johnson | 2006,2013 |
| 12. | 2 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 2004,2014 |
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FAQ's On List of drivers with most Daytona 500 wins
A. Richard Petty has the most wins at Daytona 500 with seven victories.
A. The Daytona 500 winner gets $1.5 Million to $2 Million on an average.
A. The Daytona 500 is the season opener race. Hence it is important for many drivers to start the season on the right note.
A. The winning car is displayed in race winning condition at the Daytona 500 Experience museum.
A. Cars usually exceed a speed of 190 mph at the Daytona International Speedway.
