![[140112808TB070_54th_Annual_]](http://static.nascar.com/content/dam/nascar/articles/2013/02/10/main/2012D500-2.jpg "The 2012 Daytona 500 was a Monday primetime race, after rain delayed the race for over 24 hours.")
![[140112808TB014_54th_Annual_]](http://static.nascar.com/content/dam/nascar/articles/2013/02/10/main/2012D500.jpg "Danica Patrick's long-awaited debut was short, as she wrecked on lap two.")
![[140112808TB484_54th_Annual_]](http://static.nascar.com/content/dam/nascar/articles/2013/02/10/main/2012D500-3.jpg "Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500 after the rain delay, a red flag and avoiding wrecks that began on lap two.")
The Daytona 500, often referred to as The Great American Race, is held every February at Daytona International Speedway. This year marks the 55th running of the race, which is held on the last weekend of February.
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Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway Sunday, February 24, 2013 AT 11:30 PM