The Daytona 500 is a tough nut to crack. Jeff Gordon – 3 wins (1997, 1999, 2005)The Rainbow Warrior won his first Daytona 500 in 1997 on the way to his second season title. Gordon crossed the finish line under caution, relegating teammate Terry Labonte to second place for the third time in his career. Bobby Allison – 3 wins (1978, 1982, 1988)Allison’s last Daytona 500 may have been the sweetest, as his son Davey finished in second place. RELATED: Boxer Floyd Mayweather launching NASCAR team at Daytona 500The first of his seven Daytona 500s and NASCAR Cup championships would come in 1964, but the most memorable happened in 1979.

Source: Fox News February 18, 2022 01:29 UTC