NASCAR Winston Cup Series NAPA Daytona 500 Results

Strategic Insights -

The NASCAR Winston Cup Series NAPA Daytona 500 took place at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, with Dale Jarrett securing the top spot. Jarrett's victory propelled him to the lead in the NASCAR Winston Cup Points Leaders, followed by Jeff Burton and Bill Elliott.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dale Jarrett secured the top spot in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series NAPA Daytona 500, completing 200 laps.
  • The victory earned Jarrett $1,277,975.
  • The top 10 finishers included Ford drivers Dale Jarrett, Jeff Burton, Bill Elliott, and Rusty Wallace.
  • The winner's average speed was 155.669 mph.
  • The margin of victory was under caution.
  • Caution flags flew six times for a total of 24 laps.
  • Lead changes occurred nine times among seven drivers.
  • Lap leaders included Ricky Rudd, Mike Skinner, Dale Jarrett, Tony Stewart, and others.
  • NASCAR Winston Cup Points Leaders after the event: Jarrett 185, J. Burton 170, and Elliott 170.

Statistics:

  • Winner's average speed: 155.669 mph
  • Margin of victory: Under caution
  • Caution flags: 6
  • Laps under caution: 24
  • Lead changes: 9
  • Lap leaders: 7 drivers
  • NASCAR Winston Cup Points Leaders: Jarrett 185, J. Burton 170, Elliott 170
  • Top 10 finishers' earnings: $1,277,975 (1st place), $840,825 (2nd place), $528,475 (3rd place)
  • Total earnings for the top 10 finishers: $5,490,250

Sources:

  • Daytona International Speedway
  • NASCAR Winston Cup Series
  • Florida Times-Union