Most Daytona 500 wins
The current most daytona 500 wins record is 7 wins, held by Richard Petty, set on February 15, 1981. Last checked October 14, 2026.
7
wins
Richard Petty
- Holder
- Richard Petty
- Record
- 7 wins
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
- Date set
- February 15, 1981
- Recognized by
- NASCAR
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- NASCAR.com Drivers with multiple daytona wins
- Fox Sports Daytona winners complete list of past champions drivers with most wins
- nascarhall.com Hall of famers
- britannica.com Who has the most Daytona wins
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