Question: who has won the daytona 500 the most
Answer: e Daytona International Speedway Location Daytona Beach , Florida , United States First race 1959 ( 1959 ) Distance 500 mi ( 800 km ) Laps 200 ( Stage 1 : 60 Stage 2 : 60 Final stage : 80 ) Previous names Inaugural 500 Mile International Sweepstakes ( 1959 ) Second Annual 500 Mile International Sweepstakes ( 1960 ) Daytona 500 by STP ( 1991 -- 1993 ) Daytona 500 by Dodge ( 2001 ) Daytona 500 by Toyota ( 2007 ) Daytona 500 ( 1961 -- 1990 , 1994 -- 2000 , 2002 -- 2006 , 2008 -- present ) Most wins ( driver ) Richard Petty ( 7 ) Most wins ( team ) Petty Enterprises ( 9 ) Most wins ( manufacturer ) Chevrolet ( 23 ) Circuit information Surface Asphalt Length 2.