CUP Series Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR CUP Series

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The 1959 Daytona 500 Qualifier NASCAR CUP Series practice results offer insights into driver performance, including lap times, top speeds, and practice session leaders at Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona 500 Qualifier

Friday, February 20th, 1959

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

  • 1 Chrysler
  • 13 Ford
  • 17 Chevrolet
  • 4 Pontiac
  • 1 Dodge
  • 1 Studebaker
  • 1 Oldsmobile

  • Drivers Entered: 38
  • Laps Scheduled: 40
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 143.198
  • Cautions: N/A
  • Lead Changes: 10
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
The NASCAR Garage 56 car during the Rolex 24
Daytona Beach, Florida - January 29, 2023 : The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen on display during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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