The 2011 Daytona 500 , the 53rd running of the event , was held on February 20 , 2011 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , Florida over 200 laps on the 2.5 mile ( 4 km ) asphalt tri-oval .
The 2011 Daytona 500 took place on February 20th 2011 at the Daytona International Speedway .