On February 22, 1959 the first DAYTONA 500 was run before a crowd of 41,000 fans.
This 200 lap, 500 mile, race
is held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida at the start of
the NASCAR season. Widely regarded as the most important and prestigious race on
the calendar, the DAYTONA 500 grew the popularity of the sport, earning the title of
“The Great American Race”. In February 2008, the DAYTONA 500 will celebrate its
50th anniversary.
To honor this milestone in NASCAR history, Motorsports Authentics proudly presents
winner version replicas of several of the past DAYTONA 500 Champions.