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Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. As one of two Cup races at Daytona, it's a prominent event in Florida's racing calendar. From 1988-2019, it was a restrictor plate race. The inaugural race in 1959 marked the speedway's opening, and since 1982, it has been the season-opening race of the Cup series. It holds significant importance within NASCAR.