See images of past winners of the Daytona 500, from the first race in 1959 to present.
Dale Jarrett celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Daytona 500 winner Jeff Gordon (center) celebrates with teamates Terry Labonte (left) and Ricky Craven (right), who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jeff Gordon celebrates with his wife Brook with a Valentine’s day kiss in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jeff Gordon celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Dale Jarrett holds up the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Ward Burton lifts the championship trophy after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Ward Burton gives a thumbs up and celebrates winning the Daytona 500 with his wife Tabitha and their son Jeb, 10, in Victory Lane. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Michael Waltrip drinks champagne in Victory Lane after winning a rain-shortened Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Michael Waltrip celebrates winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Michael Waltrip celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 2004 Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Michael Waltrip celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 2004 Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jeff Gordon celebrates his Daytona 500 win in Victory Lane. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jeff Gordon celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. (JOHN RAOUX/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jimmie Johnson carries the checkered flag past cheering fans after winning the 2006 Daytona 500. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
Jimmie Johnson drinks champagne in Victory Lane after winning the 2006 Daytona 500. (GARY W. GREEN/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
