Troy ruttman, a southern california hotrodder who in 1952 became the youngest driver to win the indianapolis 500, died on monday in lake havasu city. On february 20, 2011, bayne became the youngest driver to ever win the daytona 500, at the age. Joey logano to become youngest daytona 500 starter in. Nascar enters daytona 500 as a sport without a face. Feb 15, 2016 elliott follows in the footsteps of his father bill elliott, who won four daytona 500 poles and holds the record for the fastest daytona 500 polewinning lap of 210. Ap among those trying to win the daytona 500 this year are a florida watermelon farmer, a shorttrack champion from new england, a television analyst and a 22 yearold. Daytona 500 chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest to win daytona 500 pole. A nascar driver got hungry during the daytona 500 rain delay so he went to bojangles february 16, 2020 7. Dave marcis at 60 years, 11 months, 16 days had been the oldest driver to race in the daytona 500 in 2002. The youngest person to win the nascar daytona 500 is trevor bayne usa, who won the great american race at the age of 20 years and 1 day in daytona beach, florida, usa, on 20 february 2011. The win came in just his seventh career truck series start.
Logano, winner of the daytona 500 in 2015, has two runnerup finishes in speedweeks behind his teammates. Austin dillon told this week that a win in the daytona 500. The youngest driver to win the great american race gave the historic wood brothers team its fifth daytona 500 victory its first since 1976 with david pearson and bayne did it in a no. Oldest driver in daytona 500 moving on to other pursuits. On monday, well celebrate trevor baynes unbelievable win at sundays daytona 500 as the. Chase elliott holds the pole award trophy after he qualified for top position in the nascar daytona 500 auto race at daytona. At the other end of the daytona age spectrum from gordon is 50yearold bobby allison, who on february 14, 1988, became the oldest driver to win the daytona 500. Trevor bayne was making only his second career cup series start, and it was his first start at daytona. The future sure looks bright for logano, who became the second youngest driver to ever win the daytona 500. He is the youngest person to ever win the daytona 500. Feb 21, 2011 the youngest driver to win the great american race gave the historic wood brothers team its fifth daytona 500 victory its first since 1976 with david pearson and bayne did it in a no. It was contested over 209 laps extended from 200 laps due to an overtime finish, on the 2. Unbelievable daytona 500 records daytona international. Daytona international speedway has smiled on a variety of drivers in its 61 years of hosting its annual 500 mile classic.
Driver most likely to win his first daytona 500 in 2020. Drivers competing in the 2018 daytona 500 fox sports. On monday, well celebrate trevor baynes unbelievable win. Chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest to win daytona 500. Chase elliott youngest to win daytona 500 pole sports. Troy ruttman, 67, youngest winner of indy 500 the new. Chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest driver to win daytona 500 pole. The future sure looks bright for logano, who became the secondyoungest driver to ever win the daytona 500. Jeff gordon became the youngest driver to win the daytona 500. Nascar hall of famer bobby allison was 50 when he became the oldest daytona 500 winner in. Drivers competing in the 2018 daytona 500 usa today. Bayne youngest driver to win daytona 500 the tribune. Nascars super bowl always comes at the beginning of the season, not the end.
Trevor bayne becomes youngest driver to win daytona 500. Bayne, 26, hasnt won a race since in the cup series, and he hasnt been able to duplicate the magic from the 2011 daytona 500. Trevor bayne in victory lane in the 2011 daytona 500. Trevor bayne became the youngest daytona 500 winner in 2011 at 20 years old. Dale earnhardt finally won the daytona 500 after 20 years of trying, 20 years of. Following his first victory at the daytona 500 in 1997, gordon won the prestigious race, which serves as the nascar seasonopener, again in 1999 and 2005. Elliott follows in the footsteps of his father bill elliott, who won four daytona 500 poles and holds the record for the fastest daytona 500 polewinning lap of 210. However, while his victory was magnificent, he wont have too long to celebrate, as his. Elliott becomes youngest to win daytona 500 pole by the sports xchange. In victory lane with the youngest driver to win the daytona 500, trevor bayne. In the later years after 2008, gordon struggled to regain the edge in his racing career, though he still went on. Keselowski is the las vegas betting favorite to win the race, but blaney should be in the mix. Blaney was the only driver with a charterless team to.
List of past champions, most wins in nascar history. William byron won the first busch pole award of his career for the biggest race in motorsports the daytona 500. Jgr driver denny hamlin is the defending daytona 500 champion. Though earnhardt had usually been a strong competitor in the daytona 500, mechanical problems, crashes, or other misfortunes had prevented him from winning.
In 2011, trevor bayne became the youngest driver to win the daytona 500, at the age of 20 years and 1 day. Nascar cup series ready for 2020 season at daytona. Chase elliott becomes youngest to win daytona 500 pole. At home with drew and brittany brees the youngest driver to win the great american race gave the historic wood brothers team its fifth daytona 500 victory its first since 1976 with david pearson. Rookie chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest driver to win.
Vietnam vet thompson to make daytona 500 start at 66. Trevor bayne from youngest daytona 500 winner to seasoned veteran. Drivers competing in the 2018 daytona 500, the 60th running of the great american race. Trevor bayne become the youngest driver to win at daytona. Chase elliott becomes youngest driver to win daytona 500 pole. Rookie chase elliott, 20, became the youngest driver to earn the pole for the daytona 500, nascars biggest race. He last competed in the nascar cup series, driving the no. Feb 20, 2011 the youngest driver to win the great american race gave the historic wood brothers team its fifth daytona 500 victory its first since 1976 with david pearson and bayne did it in a no.
In the last 10 years, only one driver has repeated as the champion at daytona jimmie johnson, 20 and 15 different drivers have seen the checkered flag. Chase elliott becomes youngest driver to win pole for. Chase elliott follows in the footsteps of his father bill elliott, who won four daytona 500 poles and holds the record for the fastest daytona 500 polewinning lap of 210. Chase elliott becomes youngest driver to win pole for daytona 500. However, the brandnew member of the 20yearold club, trevor bayne, dropped to the bottom lane to block the hardcharging edwards, holding held on to become the youngest driver to win the daytona 500. Asked in daytona 500 who was the youngest driver before trevor bayne to win the daytona 500. Ap among those trying to win the daytona 500 this year are a florida watermelon farmer, a shorttrack champion from new england, a television analyst and a 22. Joey logano to become youngest daytona 500 starter in history. Chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest driver to win daytona 500. Chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest to win daytona 500 pole. Young drivers on rise in daytona 500 portland press herald. Trevor bayne is a nascar driver who currently competes in both the sprint cup and nationwide series. The 40 drivers competing in the 2018 daytona 500, in order of starting position. Feb 16, 2018 drivers competing in the 2018 daytona 500, the 60th running of the great american race.
Chase elliott becomes youngest driver to win daytona 500. Chase elliott, 20, becomes youngest driver to win daytona. Trevor bayne become the youngest driver to win at daytona in. The 2020 daytona 500, the 62nd running of the event, was a nascar cup series race held on february 1617, 2020. Bobby allison remains the oldest driver to win the daytona 500. Feb 16, 2018 dave marcis at 60 years, 11 months, 16 days had been the oldest driver to race in the daytona 500 in 2002. Jan 24, 2017 however, the brandnew member of the 20yearold club, trevor bayne, dropped to the bottom lane to block the hardcharging edwards, holding held on to become the youngest driver to win the daytona 500. The youngest driver to win the daytona 500 is trevor bayne 20 years. In earning the win, custer became the youngest driver to win a race in nascar touring series history at 16 years, seven months and 28 days. Chase elliott, 20, speaks with marty smith about becoming the youngest driver to win the pole for the daytona 500 and recognizing that the real work is ahead this week in preparing for the race. The youngest driver to win the great american race gave the historic wood brothers team its fifth daytona 500 victory its first since 1976 with spartanburgs david pearson and bayne did.
The flag drops on the great american race sunday at 2. Trevor bayne is the second youngest driver to ever win a sprint cup series race. Who was the youngest driver to win the daytona 500 answers. If youre from east tennessee and have followed racing over the years then the name trevor bayne was not a new one when he made monster energy nascar cup series history. Trevor bayne was the last driver to win the daytona 500 in his first start. Rookie chase elliott, 20, became the youngest driver to win the pole for the daytona 500 on sunday, with matt kenseth joining him on the front row. The daytona 500 is a 500milelong 805 km monster energy nascar cup series motor race held annually at the daytona international speedway in daytona beach, florida. Trevor bayne become the youngest driver to win at daytona in 2011. Who was the oldest driver to win the daytona 500 answers. In doing so, he became the second youngest daytona 500 pole winner in event history.
Youngest winner of the daytona 500 guinness world records. The 10 best young drivers in nascar history bleacher report. Asked in formula one, indy drivers teams and sponsors, daytona 500. May 21, 1997 troy ruttman, a southern california hotrodder who in 1952 became the youngest driver to win the indianapolis 500, died on monday in lake havasu city, ariz. Bayne became the youngest driver to win the daytona 500 at the age of twenty in 2011.
Bayne became the first driver since lee petty in 1959 to win the race on his first attempt, although petty possessed an advantage as his win came in the. Driver most likely to win his first daytona 500 in 2020 nascar. Daytona 500 winners have spanned the spectrum of favorites elliott. By the time he won his first daytona 500 race in 1997, he was the youngest driver at the time to ever win the race, and he finished the season with 10 victories. Elliott becomes youngest to win daytona 500 pole sports. He became the youngest winner in a nascar national series race at. Feb 14, 2016 rookie chase elliott, 20, became the youngest driver to win the pole for the daytona 500 on sunday, with matt kenseth joining him on the front row. Dale earnhardt finally won the daytona 500 after 20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration.
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