Daytona 500
Getty Images - Austin Cindric, Winner of the 2022 Daytona 500
Daytona 500
Getty Images - Austin Cindric, Winner of the 2022 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway is hallowed ground to NASCAR drivers and fans alike. After all, this is the area where NASCAR was born and where legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt ran his final race.
**ModernChassis Facts: **
Richard Petty has won the Daytona 500 seven times, the most wins by anyone to date. The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap race on a 2.5-mile long oval track that covers 500 miles in duration. This was the first race of the 2022 NASCAR season where Cup Series points are earned.
**And the Winner Is: **#2 Austin Cindric
Austin Cindric is rookie driver. Cindric won by only 0.036 seconds, narrowly beating Bubba Wallace.
**From the Driver: **Cindric told Fox Sports, “I know there’s gonna be highs and lows being a rookie in a field of drivers this strong. I’m just grateful for the opportunity, excited to climb the mountain we’ve got ahead of us on the No. 2 team.”
**What’s Next: **Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California
- Mr. Tony, Team ModernChassis
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