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Memorable Daytona 500 Moments
Regarded as the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar, carrying by far the largest purse, the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, coinciding with the opening of the speedway. It has been the season-opening race of the Cup series since 1982.
