Daytona 500

Daytona 500

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Kevin Harvick surged past Mark Martin to give Martin his 23rd empty trip to Daytona.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Kevin Harvick's victory came six years to the day of the death of Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch were knocked out after this crash on lap 153.

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Clint Bowyer slid across the finish line with his No. 07 Chevrolet upside down and on fire after getting involved in a multi-car crash down the frontstretch.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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After emerging from his fiery wreck on the final lap unscathed, Clint Bowyer, who finished 18th, said he thought the incident "was pretty cool."

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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A crew member for Mike Wallace, driver of the No. 09 Chevrolet, holds his leg after being hit by Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Ford, in the pits. The crew member was treated and released.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Jimmie Johnson was running well behind the leaders in a large pack of cars on lap 174 when his No. 48 Chevrolet appeared to slide, triggering a multicar crash.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Kevin Harvick and Mark Martin race toward the finish line as a multicar crash ensues behind them.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Car owner Richard Childress (left) and Kevin Harvick celebrate the driver's first win at the Daytona 500.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

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Kevin Harvick won after starting 34th in the field of 43, the worst starting spot ever for a winner of the Daytona 500.

Kevin Harvick Wins Daytona 500

Former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed NASCAR's "Tribute to America" before the Daytona 500.