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- Winner: Matt Kenseth
- Date: February 15, 2009
- Start time: 3:30PM ET
- TV coverage: FOX SportsFOX Sports: Official TV Network for the 2009 Daytona 500
- Race stopped after 153 laps due to rain delay
- Full race is generally 500 miles, or 200 laps
- Most victories: 7, Richard PettyOfficial Site: Daytona 500 Records
- 2008 champion: Ryan NewmanOfficial Site: The 500 Experience
- Team purse: $18.6 million (2008)
- Driver purse: $1.4 million (2008)
- Pole sitter: Martin Truex, Jr.Official Site: Contending Drivers
- First ever race: 1959
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In a race marked by numerous crashes, and ended by a rain delay, driver Matt Kenseth won the The 2009 Daytona 500. NASCAR: Lap by lap (February 15, 2009)
Rain caused the race to be delayed at lap 152. Due to the rain, the race could not be restarted. Since more than 100 laps were completed, the race was considered official. Kenseth was the leader at the time.
The 2009 race was the 51st running of what is known to auto racing fans as both "The Great American Race" and the "Super Bowl of NASCAR". The Daytona 500 is the opening race of the NASCAR season.
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Qualifying
- Top 35 from 2008 race are exempt
- Front row determined by time trials
- Majority of positions determined by Daytona Twin 150s
- Final spots go to past champions and non-exempt qualifiers
NASCAR on FOX
- FOX has exclusive rights through 2012
- 2001-2006: FOX rotated with NBC
- 1979-2000: CBS had exclusive TV rights
Rain Delay
More than 100 laps were raced in the 2009 Daytona 500, which means the race is considered official.NASCAR crews are attempting to dry the track to continue the race. It takes about 2 hours for the track to completely dry after a rainstorm. If the race cannot be restarted, the leader when the race stopped wins the race.Quote
"“As the 4th most recognized sporting event in the world, the race adds to the tremendous economic impact motorsports has on our state. In fact, Daytona International Speedway and the national headquarters of its parent company, International Speedway Corporation, contribute more than $2 billion dollars in annual economic impact to our economy."— Charlie Crist, governor of Florida, and grand marshal of the 51st Daytona 500Official Site: Florida Governor Charlie Crist Named Grand Marshal For 51st Annual Daytona 500 | Indianapolis 500 2009-
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2009 Daytona 500 on Amazon
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Dale Earnhardt Jr #88 National Guard Blue White Uniform 2009 Daytona 500 Edition Winners Circle Six Inch Action Figure - $9.95
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Matt Kenseth 2009 Daytona 500 NASCAR Champion Flag - $21.99
Congratulations Matt Kenseth on winning the Daytona 500 Race. Show your pride with this great flag or banner, good for indoor or outdoor use.Amazon
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2009 Daytona 500 Questions
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Watchmen trailer during the Daytona 500? 1 AnswerWho watches the Daytona 500? For the most part, males. Watchmen, like many comic book movies or dark action movies, will appeal to males. That's there demogr... read more -
How many laps is the Daytona 500? 2 AnswersI used to think 500 too! There are 200 laps in the Daytona 500. It is a 500-mile NASCAR Nextel Cup race series and Daytona is classified as a superspeedway, wit... read more -
What did you think of the 2009 Daytona 500 Pace Car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? 5 AnswersIts an ugly pace car with matching livery. On the Quotes section - I disagree with Jalopnik view "We won't say this thing is exactly pretty, as most pace cars... read more
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2009 Daytona 500 News
- ESPN: The American Dream, Daytona-Style (February 13, 2009)
- Daytona International Speedway: Joey Logano To Become Youngest...Starter In History (Jan. 29, 2009)
- Google News: 2009 Daytona 500
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