History of ARCA races at Daytona in Timeline

The ARCA Menards Series has held stock car races at Daytona International Speedway as part of Daytona Speedweeks since 1964. These races have become a traditional part of the event.

1964: First ARCA race held at Daytona

In 1964, the ARCA Menards Series began holding stock car races at Daytona International Speedway as part of Daytona Speedweek.

1970: Ramo Stott Daytona Winner

In 1970, Ramo Stott won at Daytona.

1976: Ramo Stott Daytona 500 polesitter

In 1976, Ramo Stott was the polesitter at Daytona 500.

1990: Series of accidents at the ARCA race

In 1990, the ARCA race at Daytona was marked by a series of accidents, including Ramo Stott's rollover, causing a 10-car pile-up, and paramedic Mike Staley's injury while assisting Kevin Gundaker after Bob Keselowski spun into Gundaker's car. In the same wreck, Slick Johnson died after striking the turn 4 wall.

2003: NASCAR Cup pole winner's race held after ARCA race

From 2003, the NASCAR Cup pole winner's race was held after the ARCA race.

2017: NASCAR Cup pole winner's race held after ARCA race

Until 2017, the NASCAR Cup pole winner's race was held after the ARCA race.

2018: Daytona changes schedule

In 2018, Daytona changed the schedule so the NASCAR Cup pole winner's race would be run the next day to prevent time-certain finishes in the ARCA race.

2020: General Tire 100 race

In 2020, due to COVID-19 schedule changes, a one-off race called General Tire 100 was held at the Daytona road course, part of the Daytona road course weekend with the three NASCAR national series. Michael Self won the race, which was postponed to a night race due to bad weather, during which wet tires were used.