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Study Guide: NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway: History and Records

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NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway: History and Records Study Guide

Daytona Xfinity Series: Overview and History

NASCAR Xfinity Series events at Daytona International Speedway first commenced in 1959, coinciding with the track's opening.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Daytona International Speedway opened in 1959, the first NASCAR Xfinity Series (then Busch Series) race at the track was held in 1982.

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The Daytona International Speedway oval used by the Xfinity Series is a 2.5-mile track with banked turns.

Answer: True

Explanation: Daytona International Speedway features a 2.5-mile oval configuration with banked turns, which is utilized by the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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Rain caused the postponement of the Daytona Xfinity Series race from Saturday to Monday in 1979.

Answer: False

Explanation: While rain affected the 1979 Daytona Xfinity Series race, it caused the event to be shortened, not postponed to Monday. Postponements to Monday occurred in other years, such as 1981 and 2004.

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The Daytona Beach Road Course hosted NASCAR's earliest sanctioned races on public roads and beaches.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Daytona Beach Road Course holds historical significance as the venue for NASCAR's first sanctioned races in 1948, specifically for the Modified series.

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The first Xfinity Series race at Daytona in 1982 was a 250-mile event.

Answer: False

Explanation: The inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona in 1982 was a 300-mile event, not 250 miles.

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When did NASCAR Xfinity Series events first begin at Daytona International Speedway?

Answer: 1982

Explanation: NASCAR Xfinity Series events first commenced at Daytona International Speedway in 1982.

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What is the length of the Daytona International Speedway oval used by the Xfinity Series?

Answer: 2.5 miles

Explanation: The Daytona International Speedway oval utilized by the Xfinity Series measures 2.5 miles in length.

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What was the historical significance of the Daytona Beach Road Course?

Answer: It hosted the first sanctioned races by NASCAR in 1948 for the Modified series.

Explanation: The Daytona Beach Road Course is historically significant as the venue for NASCAR's first sanctioned races in 1948, specifically for the Modified series.

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Which manufacturer dominated the early Daytona Beach Road Course races?

Answer: Ford

Explanation: Ford was the dominant manufacturer in the early Daytona Beach Road Course races, securing eight wins between 1948 and 1958.

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Which drivers are tied for the most wins at the former Daytona Beach Road Course?

Answer: Gober Sosebee, Cotton Owens, Tim Flock, and Banjo Matthews

Explanation: Gober Sosebee, Cotton Owens, Tim Flock, and Banjo Matthews are tied for the most wins at the Daytona Beach Road Course, each with two victories.

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Key Xfinity Series Races at Daytona (Oval)

The United Rentals 300 is the sole NASCAR Xfinity Series event held annually at Daytona International Speedway.

Answer: False

Explanation: The United Rentals 300 is a primary event, but the NASCAR Xfinity Series also holds other races at Daytona International Speedway, such as the Wawa 250 and events on the road course.

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The United Rentals 300 is primarily known for concluding the NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The United Rentals 300 is historically known for opening the NASCAR Xfinity Series season, not concluding it.

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The Wawa 250 is a 300-mile race held the night before the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Wawa 250 is a 250-mile race, not a 300-mile race. It is typically held the night before the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

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What is the primary NASCAR Xfinity Series event held at Daytona International Speedway?

Answer: The United Rentals 300

Explanation: The primary NASCAR Xfinity Series event held annually at Daytona International Speedway is the United Rentals 300.

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What is the typical distance of the Wawa 250 race?

Answer: 250 miles

Explanation: The Wawa 250 is typically a 250-mile race.

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Which of the following is a notable previous name for the Xfinity Series race at Daytona?

Answer: The Permatex 300

Explanation: The Permatex 300 is a notable previous name for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race held at Daytona International Speedway.

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What is the total number of laps for the United Rentals 300?

Answer: 120 laps

Explanation: The United Rentals 300 is typically run over 120 laps.

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Notable Xfinity Series Incidents and Records at Daytona

The 1960 Daytona Xfinity race is infamous for a first-lap pile-up involving 37 cars.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1960 Daytona Xfinity race is indeed infamous for a massive first-lap pile-up that involved 37 of the 68 starting cars.

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In the 2013 DRIVE4COPD 300, Kyle Larson's car flew into the catch fence, injuring spectators.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2013 DRIVE4COPD 300, Kyle Larson's car went airborne and impacted the catch fence, resulting in debris injuring spectators.

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Kyle Busch's injury in the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300 prevented him from competing in the Sprint Cup Series that season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kyle Busch's injury in the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300 forced him to miss the first 11 Sprint Cup Series races, but he returned to compete and ultimately won the 2015 Sprint Cup Series championship.

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The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 featured the closest finish in NASCAR history, decided by less than a car length.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 is renowned for featuring the closest finish in NASCAR history, decided by an incredibly narrow margin of 0.0004 seconds.

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The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 concluded after only two overtime attempts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 concluded after a record-setting five overtime attempts, significantly extending the race's duration.

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The Wawa 250 holds the record for the most overtime finishes in the Xfinity Series, with 16 extensions.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Wawa 250 has indeed set a record for the Xfinity Series, having been extended by NASCAR overtime 16 times, more than any other race in the series.

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In the 2004 Daytona Xfinity race, Mike Wallace won after Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed out on the final lap.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2004 Daytona Xfinity race, Mike Wallace won following a last-lap crash involving leaders Michael Waltrip and Jason Leffler. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was not directly involved in the incident that handed Wallace the win.

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The 2012 Subway Jalapeño 250 saw a record low number of lead changes for the series.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2012 Subway Jalapeño 250 set a series record for the most lead changes in a single race, with 42.

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The 1960 Daytona Xfinity race is noted for what significant event?

Answer: The largest pile-up in NASCAR history on the first lap.

Explanation: The 1960 Daytona Xfinity race is noted for the largest first-lap pile-up in NASCAR history, involving 37 cars.

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What happened to Kyle Larson's car during the 2013 DRIVE4COPD 300 that caused spectator injuries?

Answer: It went airborne into the catch fence, sending debris into the stands.

Explanation: During the 2013 DRIVE4COPD 300, Kyle Larson's car went airborne and impacted the catch fence, causing debris to enter the spectator stands.

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What significant injury did Kyle Busch sustain in the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300?

Answer: A fractured leg and foot

Explanation: Kyle Busch sustained a fractured leg and foot in a collision during the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300.

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The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 is famous for which record-breaking finish?

Answer: The closest finish in NASCAR history, decided by 0.0004 seconds.

Explanation: The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 is famous for setting a record as the closest finish in NASCAR history, decided by a margin of 0.0004 seconds.

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How many overtime finishes occurred in the 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300?

Answer: Five

Explanation: The 2018 PowerShares QQQ 300 featured a record five overtime finishes, extending the race beyond its scheduled distance.

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How many times has the Wawa 250 race been extended due to NASCAR overtime, the most in the Xfinity Series?

Answer: 16

Explanation: The Wawa 250 has been extended due to NASCAR overtime 16 times, which is the most for any race in the Xfinity Series.

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What happened in the chaotic finish of the 2004 Daytona Xfinity race that saw Mike Wallace win?

Answer: A multi-car crash involving leaders Michael Waltrip and Jason Leffler allowed Wallace to take the lead.

Explanation: In the chaotic finish of the 2004 Daytona Xfinity race, a last-lap crash involving leaders Michael Waltrip and Jason Leffler allowed Mike Wallace to pass them and secure the victory.

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What statistic did the 2012 Subway Jalapeño 250 set for the Xfinity Series at Daytona?

Answer: Most lead changes in a single race.

Explanation: The 2012 Subway Jalapeño 250 set a series record for the most lead changes in a single race, with 42.

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How many times has the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona been extended due to NASCAR overtime?

Answer: 16

Explanation: The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona has been extended due to NASCAR overtime 16 times, the highest number of such occurrences in the series.

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What was the significance of the 2018 Xfinity race finish at Daytona regarding overtime?

Answer: It set a record for the most overtime finishes in any NASCAR national series race with five attempts.

Explanation: The 2018 Xfinity race at Daytona, the PowerShares QQQ 300, set a record for the most overtime finishes in any NASCAR national series race, with five attempts.

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How did the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300 impact Kyle Busch's Sprint Cup Series season?

Answer: He missed the first 11 Sprint Cup races but won the championship.

Explanation: Kyle Busch's injury in the 2015 Alert Today Florida 300 caused him to miss the first 11 Sprint Cup Series races, yet he recovered to win the season championship.

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The Daytona Road Course in the Xfinity Series

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Driver and Team Achievements in Xfinity Series at Daytona

Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart hold the record for the most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona, each with seven victories.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart are indeed tied for the record of most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona International Speedway, with seven victories each.

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Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) has secured the most team victories in the Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) holds the record for the most team victories in the Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway, with a total of eight wins.

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Ford is the manufacturer with the most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona International Speedway.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chevrolet holds the record for the most manufacturer wins in the Xfinity Series at Daytona, with 37 victories.

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Ty Gibbs became the youngest Xfinity Series winner at Daytona in 2021, setting a record on the road course.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2021, Ty Gibbs became the youngest driver to win an Xfinity Series road course race at Daytona, setting a new series record.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the first driver to win the summer Xfinity Series race at Daytona multiple times.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the first driver to achieve multiple victories in the summer Xfinity Series race at Daytona, winning in 2006 and again later.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the driver with the most wins in the Wawa 250, having won the event three times.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr. holds the record for the most wins in the Wawa 250, with three victories.

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Joe Gibbs Racing and Penske Racing have each won the Wawa 250 four times.

Answer: False

Explanation: Joe Gibbs Racing and JR Motorsports have each won the Wawa 250 four times. Penske Racing is not listed as having four wins in this event.

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Chevrolet has secured 17 manufacturer wins in the Wawa 250.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chevrolet holds the record for manufacturer wins in the Wawa 250, with 17 victories.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2010 Wawa 250 victory was his first time driving the No. 3 car in the Xfinity Series.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2010 Wawa 250 victory marked his final appearance driving the iconic No. 3 car in the Xfinity Series, not his first.

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Chevrolet has achieved 36 total Xfinity Series wins at Daytona across all race types.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chevrolet has accumulated a total of 36 manufacturer wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway, encompassing both oval and road course events.

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Which two drivers share the record for the most wins in the Xfinity Series at Daytona?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart jointly hold the record for the most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona, each having achieved seven victories.

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What team holds the record for the most victories in the Xfinity Series at Daytona?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) holds the record for the most team victories in the Xfinity Series at Daytona International Speedway.

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Which manufacturer has secured the most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona?

Answer: Chevrolet

Explanation: Chevrolet is the manufacturer with the most Xfinity Series wins at Daytona International Speedway, having achieved 37 victories.

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What made Chase Elliott's 2016 win at Daytona significant?

Answer: He was a Cup Series rookie and became the last Cup driver to win that specific Xfinity race before rule changes.

Explanation: Chase Elliott's 2016 win at Daytona was significant as he was a Cup Series rookie at the time, and it marked the last time a Cup Series driver won that particular Xfinity race before participation rules were tightened.

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In the 2025 Wawa 250, who took over driving duties for the injured Connor Zilisch?

Answer: Parker Kligerman

Explanation: In the 2025 Wawa 250, Parker Kligerman took over driving duties for Connor Zilisch after Zilisch sustained a collarbone injury.

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What record did Ty Gibbs set when winning the 2021 Super Start Batteries 188?

Answer: Youngest driver to win an Xfinity Series road course race.

Explanation: Ty Gibbs set the record for the youngest driver to win an Xfinity Series road course race when he won the 2021 Super Start Batteries 188.

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Who was the first driver to win the summer Xfinity Series race at Daytona multiple times?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the first driver to win the summer Xfinity Series race at Daytona multiple times.

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Who is the driver with the most wins in the Wawa 250?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr. holds the record for the most wins in the Wawa 250, with three victories.

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Which two teams have won the Wawa 250 at least four times?

Answer: Joe Gibbs Racing and JR Motorsports

Explanation: Joe Gibbs Racing and JR Motorsports are the two teams that have each won the Wawa 250 four times.

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What manufacturer holds the record for the most wins in the Wawa 250?

Answer: Chevrolet

Explanation: Chevrolet holds the record for the most manufacturer wins in the Wawa 250, with 17 victories.

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What was unique about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2010 Wawa 250 victory?

Answer: He drove the No. 3 Chevrolet, marking his final time in that car in the series.

Explanation: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2010 Wawa 250 victory was unique because he drove the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet, which was his final time piloting that car number in the Xfinity Series.

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What was the significance of the 2016 PowerShares QQQ 300 win by Chase Elliott?

Answer: He was the last Cup Series driver to win that specific Xfinity race before participation rules were tightened.

Explanation: Chase Elliott's 2016 win at Daytona was significant as he was a Cup Series rookie at the time, and it marked the last time a Cup Series driver won that particular Xfinity race before stricter participation rules were implemented.

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What happened to Connor Zilisch before the 2025 Wawa 250 that required a relief driver?

Answer: A collarbone injury sustained at Watkins Glen

Explanation: Connor Zilisch suffered a collarbone injury at Watkins Glen, necessitating a relief driver for the 2025 Wawa 250.

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NASCAR Regulations and Safety in Xfinity Series at Daytona

In the 1970s and early 1980s, concerns about driver inexperience and older equipment contributed to fewer crashes in the Daytona Xfinity race.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the 1970s and early 1980s, concerns about driver inexperience and the use of older equipment were cited as contributing factors to a higher frequency of crashes and incidents in the Daytona Xfinity race.

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What was a primary concern regarding driver experience and car equipment in the Daytona Xfinity race during the 1970s and early 1980s?

Answer: Lower experience levels of some drivers and use of older equipment contributing to accidents.

Explanation: A primary concern during the 1970s and early 1980s was that lower driver experience levels and the use of older equipment contributed to an increased number of crashes in the Daytona Xfinity race.

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How has NASCAR addressed driver inexperience for superspeedway races like Daytona in the Xfinity Series?

Answer: By implementing stricter eligibility requirements, including experience at intermediate tracks or passing specific tests.

Explanation: NASCAR has addressed driver inexperience for superspeedway races by implementing stricter eligibility requirements, such as mandating prior experience at intermediate tracks or requiring drivers to pass specific tests.

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