History of ARCA races at Daytona in Timeline

The ARCA Menards Series race at Daytona International Speedway, a 200-mile (320 km) event, has been a part of Speedweeks since 1964. Currently known as the General Tire 200 due to sponsorship, the race has a long history and is a significant event in the ARCA season.

1964: ARCA Menards Series at Daytona

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

1970: Ramo Stott's Victory

In 1970, Ramo Stott won the ARCA race at Daytona.

1976: Ramo Stott Daytona 500 Pole

In 1976, Ramo Stott won the pole position for the Daytona 500.

1990: Series of Accidents

In 1990, the race is remembered for a series of accidents, including Ramo Stott's rollover and a 10-car pile-up. Paramedic Mike Staley was injured, and Slick Johnson was killed after striking the turn 4 wall.

2003: NASCAR Cup Pole Winners' Race

From 2003, the NASCAR Cup pole winners' race was held after the ARCA race. Officials ruled a time-certain finish in order to allow the pole winner's race preparations to begin on time.

2017: NASCAR Cup Pole Winners' Race End

In 2017, the NASCAR Cup pole winners' race was held after the ARCA race. Officials ruled a time-certain finish in order to allow the pole winner's race preparations to begin on time.

2018: Schedule Change

In 2018, Daytona changed the schedule so the NASCAR Cup pole winners' 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, a one-off race named General Tire 100 was held at the Daytona road course as part of Daytona road course weekend. Michael Self won the race, which was postponed to a night race due to weather and used wet tires.