The 50th Running of the
Daytona 500

The hard, flat sand of Daytona Beach has lured speed hounds since the turn of the century. By 1956, the annual February gathering, organized by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, attracted several dozen drivers.

The 50th Running of the
Daytona 500

The quintessential American race hits the half-century mark.
A look back at its history and glory years

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