2006 Daytona 500

First race of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series April 2019 April 2019 NASNEX The Race: The Daytona 500 http://www.jayski.com/next/2006/2006daytona500.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site https://web.archive.org/web/20060315172111/http://www.jayski.com/next/2006/2006daytona500.htm March 15, 2006 April 3, 2019 dead2006 Daytona 500 http://www.racing-reference.info/race/2006_Daytona_500/W Racing-Reference November 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208104359/http://www.racing-reference.info/race/2006_Daytona_500/W December 8, 2015 live mdy-all 2006 1 36 2006_Daytona_500_logo.jpg Track layout of the Daytona International Speedway. The track has four corners with one back straightway which links the corners together. 2006 Daytona 500 logo 2006 2 19 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida 2.5 4.0 203 507.5 816.742 200 500 804.672 Temperatures up to 71.6 F C; wind speeds up to 14 mph km/hhttp://www.almanac.com/weather/history/FL/Daytona%20Beach/2006-02-19 Weather Information for Daytona Beach, Florida Old Farmer's Almanac June 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112536/http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/FL/Daytona%20Beach/2006-02-19 December 8, 2015 live mdy-all 142.734 mi/h Jeff Burton Richard Childress Racing 47.581 Elliott Sadler Robert Yates Racing Jeff Gordon Hendrick Motorsports Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Inc. 32 48 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports NBC Bill Weber, Benny Parsons, Wally Dallenbach Jr. 11.3/23Gough Paul Daytona revs Fox, but ABC takes Sun. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/daytona-revs-fox-but-abc-130473/ Hollywood Reporter Associated Press 4 February 2025 February 20, 2007 (19.355 million viewers)NASCAR makes moves to win new fans as Daytona 500 arrives https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/13/nascar-daytona-500-nascar-dale-earnhardt-rusty-wallace-jimmie-johnson-bubba-wallace-kyle-larson/ Orlando Sentinel February 4, 2025 Thompson Edger February 14, 2024 The 2006 Daytona 500 was the first stock car race of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The 48th Daytona 500 was held on February 19, 2006, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, before 200,000 spectators. Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson, won the 203-lap race after starting ninth. Chip Ganassi Racing's Casey Mears and Penske Racing South's Ryan Newman finished second and third, respectively. Jeff Burton claimed his third career pole position with the quickest qualifying lap, and led the first 18 laps until the first round of pit stops. Tony Stewart led the next 20 laps from the 28th lap. Matt Kenseth led from laps 58 to 80 until Dale Earnhardt Jr. took it on the 86th. Earnhardt led seven times for a total of 32 laps, more than any other driver. Before the last round of pit stops, Johnson took the lead from teammate Brian Vickers on lap 187. After Greg Biffle lost control of his car on the final lap, he led Newman and Mears to win under caution. During the race, there were 11 cautions and a race-record 32 lead changes by 18 different drivers. Johnson won his first Daytona 500, his first at either Talladega Superspeedway or Daytona International Speedway, and the 19th of his career. The victory occurred after Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus was suspended for illegal car modifications, for which he was fined $25,000 and suspended until March 22. Johnson won the first of five races of the 2006 season, en route to his first of seven NASCAR Cup Series championships at the conclusion of the season. Johnson led the Drivers' Championship with 190 points after the season's first race, followed by Mears and Newman with 170 points each. Elliott Sadler and Stewart were fourth and fifth with 165 and 160 points, respectively. Chevrolet led the Manufacturers' Championship with nine points, followed by Dodge with six points and Ford with four points. The race attracted 19.355 million television viewers, the most watched NASCAR race in terms of average viewership. Background 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series#Teams and drivers thumb|left|Daytona International Speedway in 2015 The 48th Daytona 500 was the first of 36 scheduled stock car races of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series,https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-feb-10-sp-nascar10-story.html All Eyes on the Daytona 500 Peltz Jim February 10, 2006 Los Angeles Times April 2, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190402204314/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-feb-10-sp-nascar10-story.html April 2, 2019 live mdy-all and was held on February 19, 2006, in Daytona Beach, Florida, at Daytona International Speedway, a superspeedway that holds NASCAR races.http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ NASCAR Race Tracks NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20130101145548/http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ January 1, 2013 December 20, 2011 Its standard track is a four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.0 km) superspeedway. Daytona's turns are banked at 31 degrees, and the front stretch—the location of the finish line—is banked at 18 degrees.http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=2346804 Daytona International Speedway June 27, 2011 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20120120202142/http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2346804 January 20, 2012 dead June 25, 2015 NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., who built the Daytona International Speedway, conceived the Daytona 500.https://books.google.com/books?id=tfTXAQAAQBAJ&q=Bill+France+Sr.+built+Daytona+International+Speedway+Daytona+500&pg=PA328 American Sports: A History of Icons, Idols and Ideas R. Nelson Murry May 23, 2013 ABC-CLIO 978-0-313-39753-0 Santa Barbara, California 328–330 June 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150626131804/https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=tfTXAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA328&lpg=PA328&dq=Bill+France+Sr.+built+Daytona+International+Speedway+Daytona+500&source=bl&ots=M78hv00TU7&sig=8aIprlCZ77goRvWR7jdykDitkyc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=vg6LVcvcI6uv7Aaf2oKoDg&ved=0CDoQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Bill%20France%20Sr.%20built%20Daytona%20International%20Speedway%20Daytona%20500&f=false June 26, 2015 live mdy-all The race was first held in 1959, succeeding shorter races held on beaches around Daytona Beach.https://www.ticketcity.com/daytona-500-tickets/daytona-500-history.html Daytona 500 History TicketCity https://web.archive.org/web/20120509221046/http://www.ticketcity.com/daytona-500-tickets/daytona-500-history.html May 9, 2012 June 24, 2015 It has opened the NASCAR season since 1982,http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/23/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-daytona-500-well-almost/ Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Daytona 500 (well, almost) Bonkowski Jerry February 23, 2014 NBC Sports https://web.archive.org/web/20140306125838/http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/23/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-daytona-500-well-almost/ March 6, 2014 June 24, 2015 and from 1988, was one of four events that require cars to run restrictor plates.http://www.jayski.com/stats/restrictor.htm Restrictor Plate History Chart Jayski Silly Season Site https://web.archive.org/web/20150505165343/http://www.jayski.com/stats/restrictor.htm May 5, 2015 June 24, 2015 The race is often regarded as NASCAR's most prestigious race because it offers the most prize money in American auto racing. Victory is considered equal to winning either the World Series, the Super Bowl or The Masters. It is often called the "Great American Race" or the "Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing". NASCAR held numerous test sessions in preparation for the race on January 9–11 (for teams finishing in an odd-number position in the 2005 car owner points standings) and January 16–18, 2006 (for teams finishing in an even-number position in the 2005 car owner points standings).Defending series champion Tony Stewart missed testing to compete at the Chili Bowl,Spencer Lee Inside Dish: Stewart foregoes testing for Chili Bowl http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=51589 Sporting News January 8, 2006 April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060415002016/http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=51589 April 15, 2006 dead and Brian Vickers was sidelined because of a sports hernia operation.Caraviello David Hendrick 'on a mission' to get four cars in Chase http://www.charleston.net/stories/?newsID=67282&section=sports The Post and Courier January 26, 2006 April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060301103335/http://www.charleston.net/stories/?newsID=67282&section=sports March 1, 2006 dead "n"http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060109/SPORTS/601090329/1002 New rules add intrigue to Daytona testing DeCotis Mark January 9, 2006 Florida Today April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060216134053/http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20060109%2FSPORTS%2F601090329%2F1002 February 16, 2006 dead mdy-all Every test session began at 9 a.m. EST, stopped for one hour from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. EST, and concluded at 5:00 pm. EST.2006 Nextel Cup Testing News – Daytona 500 – Days 1–3, Jan. 9–11 http://www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2006daytona1.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site November 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140708154857/http://www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2006daytona1.htm July 8, 2014 dead mdy-all2006 Nextel Cup Testing News – Daytona 500 – Days 4–6, Jan. 14–16 http://www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2006daytona2.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site November 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311152404/http://www.jayski.com/stats/testing/testing2006daytona2.htm March 11, 2016 dead mdy-all Jeff Gordon was fastest in the first session with a speed of 187.029 mph km/h on. Bill Elliott paced the second session with a speed of 187.219 mph km/h on.http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/21472/ Elliott on Top as Tests Commence at Daytona Blake Ben January 10, 2006 Speed https://web.archive.org/web/20060113141504/http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/21472/ January 13, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Jimmie Johnson led the third session at 186.966 mph km/h on and Gordon the fourth at 188.466 mph km/h on.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/48917/gordon-goes-fastest-at-daytona Gordon goes fastest at Daytona January 11, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190403091649/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/48917/gordon-goes-fastest-at-daytona April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all Matt Kenseth and Gordon led sessions five and six with respective speeds of 188.403 mph km/h on and 189.298 mph km/h on.http://www.cupscene.com/011106blog.htm Live Daytona Blog: Day 3 Engle Greg January 11, 2006 CupScene https://web.archive.org/web/20060113031121/http://www.cupscene.com/011106blog.htm January 13, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Kyle Busch and Sterling Marlin paced sessions seven and eight with speeds of 186.629 mph km/h on and 187.110 mph km/h on,http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/5252458 Week 2: Daytona Nextel Cup Monday test speeds January 17, 2006 Fox Sports https://web.archive.org/web/20060125033940/http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/5252458 January 25, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 while Scott Riggs and Kyle Busch led the ninth and tenth sessions from speeds of 185.345 mph km/h on and 188.119 mph km/h on. Dale Jarrett and Kyle Busch led the final two sessions with respective speeds of 189.215 mph km/h on and 190.251 mph km/h on. The event featured 58 entrants from 34 different teams.NASCAR Cup Series 2006 Daytona 500 Information https://www.motorsportstats.com/results/nascar-cup-series/2006/daytona-500/info November 16, 2023 Motorsport Stats Following a large amount of bump drafting in the Budweiser Shootout, NASCAR implemented two "no zones" at the exit of corners, which series officials and multiple digital cameras would check for drivers attempting to ram their cars into the rear of other vehicles in order to gain an aerodynamic or overtaking advantage.http://www.sptimes.com/2006/02/15/Sports/NASCAR_to_police_bump.shtml NASCAR to police bump-draft James Brant February 15, 2006 St. Petersburg Times April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060322103143/http://www.sptimes.com/2006/02/15/Sports/NASCAR_to_police_bump.shtml March 22, 2006 dead Drivers would face a drive-through penalty or disqualification from the race depending on the severity of the bump.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49567/nascar-acts-on-bump-drafting NASCAR acts on bump drafting Redmayne Tim February 14, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190403091649/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49567/nascar-acts-on-bump-drafting April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all NASCAR's vice-president of competition, Robin Pemberton, stated that bump drafting in turns would no longer be tolerated. He commented, "It crosses over the line when the drivers are in the corner. That is not a good place to bump-draft. A straight line, it's not the best either, but a straight line is far safer than in the corners. There's guys that haven't totally honed the craft of bump drafting." Practice and qualifier 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series#Qualifying and Gatorade Duels Before the race on Sunday, there were six practice sessions. The first two were held on February 11 and lasted 120 and 90 minutes, respectively. The following two were held on February 15 after qualifying, and were shortened to 60 minutes. Two days later, another 75-minute practice session was scheduled. The final practice session was held on February 18 and lasted 60 minutes. Kevin Harvick was fastest in the first practice session with a lap of 47.771 seconds, ahead of Gordon, Kyle Petty, Elliott Sadler, Johnson, Jarrett, Elliott, Jeremy Mayfield, Bobby Labonte, and Joe Nemechek.http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice1_speeds.html Practice 1 Timing and Scoring NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060806154335/http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice1_speeds.html August 6, 2006 November 24, 2015 With a time of 47.757 seconds, Sadler led the rain-curtailed second practice session; Gordon was 0.219 seconds slower as he duplicated his first-practice result in second. Elliott improved to third. Jarrett, Johnson, Marlin, Mayfield, Clint Bowyer, Denny Hamlin, and Kurt Busch followed in positions four to ten.http://fantasyracingcheatsheet.com/nascar/races/practice/2/2006/daytona-international-speedway/daytona-500/37 NASCAR Practice #2 Speeds for the 2006 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet https://web.archive.org/web/20160430125209/http://fantasyracingcheatsheet.com/nascar/races/practice/2/2006/daytona-international-speedway/daytona-500/37 April 30, 2016 live April 3, 2019 Kurt Busch hit a large section of cardboard on the back stretch, stopping the session after an hour.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49526/sadler-tops-times-in-practice-2 Sadler tops times in practice 2 Redmayne Tim February 11, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190403151133/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49526/sadler-tops-times-in-practice-2 April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all thumb|upright|Jeff Burton (pictured in 2007) had the third pole position of his career and his first since 2000. On February 12, 58 cars ran two qualifying laps for 43 slots in the race.http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/feb/13/burton-on-500-pole/ Burton on 500 pole Harris Mike February 13, 2006 The Spokesman-Review April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190403122718/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/feb/13/burton-on-500-pole/ April 3, 2019 live Associated Press Unlike most races throughout the season, qualifying set the first two positions. The remaining drivers had to qualify through the 2006 Gatorade Duels, in which 37 drivers were assigned mostly based on where they finished. Three remaining drivers were chosen through their qualifying speed, and one prior series champion qualified with a champions' provisional.http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060212/SPORTS03/602120332/1002/SPORTS Nothing simple about Daytona 500 qualifying DeCotis Mark February 11, 2006 Florida Today April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060222225358/http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20060212%2FSPORTS03%2F602120332%2F1002%2FSPORTS February 22, 2006 dead mdy-all The weather was cold with a tailwind.http://www.tbo.com/sports/autoracing/MGBE7UK7MJE.html Burton Ends Drought By Capturing Daytona 500 Pole Fabrizio Tony February 13, 2006 The Tampa Tribune April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060322170614/http://www.tbo.com/sports/autoracing/MGBE7UK7MJE.html March 22, 2006 dead Jeff Burton was the 34th driver to set a lap time;http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&%09s=1045855934848&c=MGArticle&cid=1137834053657&path=%21sports%21auto Burton claims pole Erwin Jill February 13, 2006 Richmond Times-Dispatch April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060611063358/http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&%09s=1045855934848&c=MGArticle&cid=1137834053657&path=%21sports%21auto June 11, 2006 he took his first pole position at Daytona International Speedway,https://www.eurosport.com/nascar/burton-wins-pole_sto832146/story.shtml Burton wins Pole February 13, 2006 Eurosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190403130248/https://www.eurosport.com/nascar/burton-wins-pole_sto832146/story.shtml April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 his first since the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400, and the third of his career with a time of 47.581 seconds.https://www.upi.com/Burton-wins-pole-for-Daytona-500/16961139796549/ Burton wins pole for Daytona 500 February 12, 2006 April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190403124345/https://www.upi.com/Burton-wins-pole-for-Daytona-500/16961139796549/ April 3, 2019 live United Press International He was joined on the grid's front row by Gordon who was 0.169 seconds slower. Kenseth was the only driver to not set a time due to a flat left-rear tire to start his lap.https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeff-burton-sails-to-daytona-500-pole/209846/ Jeff Burton sails to Daytona 500 pole February 13, 2006 motorsport.com https://web.archive.org/web/20200903151952/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeff-burton-sails-to-daytona-500-pole/209846/ September 3, 2020 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all After qualifying, Burton said, "We just got lucky. That's the best wind we've had down here in all of testing and everything else. It just played into our hands, and we had a car that could take advantage of it.", and, "Today had nothing to do with me. The only impact that I had on today at all was to be a warm-blooded person that could mash the gas and turn the thing on. I think Michael Waltrip once said a drunk monkey could do it, and I was a drunk monkey, I guess." Following post-qualifying inspection, Johnson's lap times were deleted due to an illegal rear window template lowered by a track bar adjuster to the right rear of his vehicle, giving Johnson an aerodynamic advantage.http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/02/12/jjohnson.tlabonte.qualifying/index.html Knaus facing suspension after 48 fails inspection Newton David February 12, 2006 NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060514073842/http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/02/12/jjohnson.tlabonte.qualifying/index.html May 14, 2006 dead April 3, 2019http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/5327610 Johnson's pole roll disqualified; Burton's engine examined Dilner Bob February 13, 2006 Fox Sports https://web.archive.org/web/20060228214530/http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/5327610 February 28, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Terry Labonte's lap times were also invalidated after it was found that his car's carburetor had non-sanctioned modifications. Both Johnson and Labonte were ordered to start from the rear of the field in the Gatorade Duels.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-02-14-knaus14-story.html NASCAR suspends Knaus Hinton Ed February 14, 2006 Orlando Sentinel April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190403143105/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-02-14-knaus14-story.html April 3, 2019 live NASCAR did not confiscate Johnson's primary car, and his crew corrected the infraction to let it to compete again. NASCAR ejected Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus from the Daytona 500, which was unappealable. Knaus was replaced by Hendrick Motorsports lead engineer Darian Grubb. thumb|left|Ken Schrader (pictured in 2007) set the fastest practice lap in all six sessions on Saturday afternoon. In the third practice session, Dale Earnhardt Jr. led with a 47.024 seconds lap, ahead of Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Kevin Lepage, Scott Wimmer, Jeff Green. Kurt Busch, David Stremme, Burton, and Jamie McMurray.http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice3_speeds.html Practice 3 Timing and Scoring NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060907110628/http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice3_speeds.html September 7, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Petty and Kenny Wallace had anxious moments drafting other cars; both drivers were able to control their vehicles. Both Hamlin and Derrike Cope hit a wall beside the track; they continued with no major car damage.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49588/earnhardt-tops-penultimate-practice Earnhardt tops penultimate practice Redmayne Tim February 15, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190404200014/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49588/earnhardt-tops-penultimate-practice April 4, 2019 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all Brian Vickers led the fourth practice session with a 46.946 seconds time, with Mike Wallace, Greg Biffle, Jarrett, Kenseth, Bowyer, Robby Gordon, Burton, Chad Chaffin and Dave Blaney in positions two to ten.http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice4_speeds.html Practice 4 Timing and Scoring NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060907043422/http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/practice4_speeds.html September 7, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Mike Wallace had a tire detach and his oil line failed 15 minutes into the session.https://www.crash.net/nascar/news/90145/1/vickers-fastest-in-final-gatorade-build-up Vickers fastest in final Gatorade build-up February 16, 2006 Crash https://web.archive.org/web/20190403163041/https://www.crash.net/nascar/news/90145/1/vickers-fastest-in-final-gatorade-build-up April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 Sadler and Jeff Gordon won the Gatorade Duels. The qualifying grid was finalized with Sadler, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, McMurray, Earnhardt, Bobby Labonte, Johnson and Mark Martin completing the top ten starters.https://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/veterans-grab-victories-in-daytona-duels/article_101cd852-4ae9-5f26-97ab-8090b5b02d4d.html Veterans grab victories in Daytona duels Fryer Jenna February 17, 2006 Tulsa World April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190403165628/https://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/veterans-grab-victories-in-daytona-duels/article_101cd852-4ae9-5f26-97ab-8090b5b02d4d.html April 3, 2019 Associated Press Travis Kvapil, Hermie Sadler, and Kirk Shelmerdine were the final three drivers to qualify based on their qualifying speed. Terry Labonte began the race on a champions' provisional. Riggs, Kenny Wallace, Wimmer, Mike Skinner, Cope, Larry Gunselman, Chad Blount, Larry Foyt, Andy Belmont, Randy LaJoie, Morgan Shepherd, Chaffin, Carl Long, Paul Menard, and Stanton Barrett were the 15 drivers who did not qualify. Marlin went to a backup car after being involved in a collision in the first qualifying race.http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A142223293/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=GPS&xid=5e17c173 Marlin will drive his backup car at Daytona Livingstone Seth February 17, 2006 USA Today April 3, 2019 05C subscription Biography in Context Nemechek's team changed his engine after it failed in the second qualifier.http://www.cupscene.com/021906blog.htm Live: Daytona Sunday Blog Engle Greg February 19, 2006 Cup Scene https://web.archive.org/web/20060629221856/http://www.cupscene.com/021906blog.htm June 29, 2006 dead April 3, 2019 Stremme paced the fifth practice session with a 47.038 seconds, 0.001 seconds faster than Robby Gordon in second. Harvick, Green, Elliott, Ken Schrader, McMurray, Kasey Kahne, Earnhardt and Kurt Busch followed in the top ten.https://fantasyracingcheatsheet.com/race/default_practice/37/5 NASCAR Practice #5 for the 2006 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet https://web.archive.org/web/20190403175214/https://fantasyracingcheatsheet.com/race/default_practice/37/5 April 3, 2019 live April 3, 2019 In the final practice session, which took place in warm weather and saw drivers limit their running to preserve their cars,http://www.tbo.com/sports/autoracing/MGBDT38SUJE.html High Temperatures at Daytona Limit Drivers' Practice Runs Harmon Rick February 19, 2006 The Tampa Tribune April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060322170040/http://www.tbo.com/sports/autoracing/MGBDT38SUJE.html March 22, 2006 dead Schrader lapped fastest overall at 46.708 seconds; Martin Truex Jr., Earnhardt, Green, Lepage, Jarrett, Marlin, Petty, Burton, and Brent Sherman completed the top ten.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49641/schrader-tops-final-practice Schrader tops final practice Redmayne Tim February 18, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190404195959/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49641/schrader-tops-final-practice April 4, 2019 live April 3, 2019 mdy-all The session passed without major incident. Bobby Labonte's engine failed late in practice, and his team changed engines. Vickers glanced the turn three wall and resumed without major car damage. Qualifying results Grid Car Car number Driver Team Manufacturer Reason 1 31 Jeff BurtonRichard Childress RacingChevroletPole Winner 2 24 Jeff GordonHendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Outside Pole Winner and Duel 2 Winner 338Elliott SadlerRobert Yates RacingFordDuel 1 Winner 4 5 Kyle Busch Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Second in Duel 2 5 99 Carl EdwardsRoush Racing Ford Second in Duel 1 6 26 Jamie McMurray Roush Racing Ford Third in Duel 2 7 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevrolet Third in Duel 1 8 43 Bobby LabontePetty EnterprisesDodgeFourth in Duel 21 9 48 Jimmie JohnsonHendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Fourth in Duel 1 10 6 Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford Fifth in Duel 2 11 17 Matt KensethRoush Racing Ford Fifth in Duel 1 12 45 Kyle PettyPetty Enterprises Dodge Sixth in Duel 2 13 2 Kurt BuschPenske Racing South Dodge Sixth in Duel 1 1442Casey MearsChip Ganassi Racing Dodge Seventh in Duel 2 15 20 Tony StewartJoe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet Eighth in Duel 1 16 16 Greg BiffleRoush Racing Ford Eighth in Duel 2 17 11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet Ninth in Duel 1 18 12 Ryan Newman Penske Racing South Dodge Ninth in Duel 2 19 1 Martin Truex Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevrolet Tenth in Duel 1 20 7 Robby GordonRobby Gordon Motorsports Chevrolet Transfer 1 in Duel 1 21 66 Jeff GreenHaas CNC Racing Chevrolet Eleventh in Duel 1 22 41 Reed Sorenson Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge Eleventh in Duel 2 23 21 Ken SchraderWood Brothers Racing Ford Twelfth in Duel 2 24 09 Mike WallacePhoenix Racing Dodge Transfer 2 in Duel 1 25 88 Dale Jarrett Robert Yates Racing Ford Thirteenth in Duel 1 26 19 Jeremy MayfieldEvernham Motorsports Dodge Fifteenth in Duel 2 27 9 Kasey Kahne Evernham Motorsports Dodge Fourteenth in Duel 1 28 29 Kevin Harvick Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Sixteenth in Duel 1 29 49 Brent ShermanBAM Racing Dodge Fifteenth in Duel 1 30 55 Michael WaltripWaltrip-Jasper Racing Dodge Nineteenth in Duel 1 31 61 Kevin LepagePeak Fitness Racing Ford Transfer 2 in Duel 1 32 40 David StremmeChip Ganassi Racing Dodge Twentieth in Duel 2 33 36 Bill ElliottMB2 Motorsports Chevrolet Transfer 2 in Duel 1 34 22 Dave BlaneyBill Davis Racing DodgeTwenty-third in Duel 2 35 25Brian Vickers Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Twentieth in Duel 1 36 18J. J. YeleyJoe Gibbs Racing ChevroletTwenty-fourth in Duel 2 37 07Clint Bowyer Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Twenty-first in Duel 1 38 01Joe NemechekMB2 Motorsports Chevrolet Twenty-ninth in Duel 21 39 14Sterling Marlin MB2 Motorsports ChevroletTwenty-sixth in Duel 11 40 32Travis KvapilPPI Motorsports ChevroletSpeed – 187.106 4100Hermie SadlerMBA Racing FordSpeed – 187.025 4227Kirk ShelmerdineKirk Shelmerdine Racing ChevroletSpeed – 185.361 4396Terry LabonteHall of Fame Racing Chevrolet Champion's ProvisionalFailed to qualify 44 10Scott Riggs Evernham Motorsports DodgeSpeed – 180.890 4578Kenny WallaceFurniture Row Racing ChevroletSpeed – 181.594 46 4Scott WimmerMorgan–McClure Motorsports ChevroletSpeed – 184.854 47 23Mike Skinner Bill Davis Racing DodgeSpeed – 182.771 48 74Derrike CopeMcGlynn Racing DodgeSpeed – 183.333 49 52Larry GunselmanRick Ware Racing DodgeSpeed – 181.214 50 37Chad BlountR&J Racing DodgeSpeed – 181.906 51 50Larry FoytArnold Motorsports DodgeSpeed – 185.128 52 59Andy BelmontAndy Belmont RacingChevroletSpeed – 179.960 53 64Randy LaJoieFront Row Motorsports ChevroletSpeed – 184.540 54 89Morgan ShepherdShepherd Racing Ventures DodgeSpeed – 183.576 55 92Chad Chaffin Front Row Motorsports ChevroletSpeed – 181.763 56 80Carl LongHover Motorsports FordSpeed – 176.935 57 15Paul MenardDale Earnhardt, Inc. ChevroletSpeed – 185.334 58 95Stanton BarrettStanton Barrett Motorsports ChevroletSpeed – 185.322Sources:Jayski's Semi-Live Qualifying/Grid page for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006grids/2006dis1-grid.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060315171740/http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006grids/2006dis1-grid.htm March 15, 2006 deadRace Lineup: Daytona 500 http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/lineup.html NASCAR April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060427134813/http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/lineup.html April 27, 2006 deadStarting line-up: Daytona 500 https://www.crash.net/nascar/news/90144/1/starting-line-up-daytona-500 Crash February 16, 2006 October 15, 20201 Moved to the back of the field for changing engines (#01, 43) and for changing to a back-up car (#14) Race At 9:00 a.m., Nemechek's engine compartment caught fire after oil-covered tire rubber in his exhaust header ignited, requiring his team to replace the wiring harness and the aluminum heat shield beside the engine's header. Live television coverage began at 1:30 pm EDT in the United States on NBC.http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13912424.htm With Marlin hobbled, Elliott's the old-school pick Poole David February 19, 2006 The Charlotte Observer April 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060323013107/http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13912424.htm March 23, 2006 live Around the start of the race, the weather was overcast and cool;Finnegan Mike Johnson is Lowe and Improved at Daytona http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/06/021906Finnegan3.asp SpeedwayMedia February 19, 2006 April 2, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060507023648/http://www.speedwaymedia.com/Articles/06/021906Finnegan3.asp May 7, 2006 dead forecasts predicted an air temperature of 65 F C on and cloudy conditions. Ronald Durham, pastor of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Florida, began pre-race ceremonies with an invocation. Hip-hop singer Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas performed the national anthem, and actor James Caan commanded the drivers to start their engines.http://www.nascar.com/2006/races/lapbylap/02/19/daytona_500/index.html Lap-by-Lap: Daytona February 19, 2006 NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060907054433/http://www.nascar.com/2006/races/lapbylap/02/19/daytona_500/index.html September 7, 2006 November 24, 2015 During the pace laps, Bobby Labonte and Nemechek moved to the rear of the field because they changed their engines. Marlin did the same after going to a back-up car. left|thumb|upright|Tony Stewart (pictured in 2015) led 20 laps and was later penalized for contact with Matt Kenseth on lap 107. The race began at 2:45 pm. Burton maintained the lead over the field into the first turn. In turn three, Green's left-rear tire went flat; no caution was prompted because the carcass rolled into the infield grass. By lap three, two different packs of cars had formed; 27 cars were in the lead pack, and the rest were five seconds behind. Earnhardt made it three abreast through the tri-oval on the fifth lap; it returned to two abreast into the back straightaway. Harvick moved from 26th to ninth by lap nine, while Petty dropped 17 positions over the same distance. The top three cars established a single file on lap 15, with the next six rows two abreast. Two laps later, the first caution was given; Truex served to avoid Vickers when he lost control of his car exiting turn two. Vickers collided with the right-hand side wall, causing his car's right-side sheet metal to rub against the right rear tire. During the caution, the field (including Burton), made pit stops for fuel and tires. Sadler led Earnhardt at the lap 21 restart. One lap later, Earnhardt went right to unsuccessfully attempt a pass on Sadler without drafting assistance but fell back. Jeff Gordon took the lead on lap 24th, as Sadler fell to fourth. On lap 25, Kenseth overtook Gordon for first, with Earnhardt second and Stewart third. Earnhardt passed Kenseth for the lead two laps later, as Stewart got loose in turn two and slid up towards Kenseth; he regained control of his car. McMurray gave Stewart drafting assistance in passing Earnhardt for first on the 28th lap. Six laps later, Mike Wallace collided with Mayfield, went into Biffle; no caution was issued. Mayfield entered pit road for repairs on the lap. He made a second pit stop on lap 38 because a fender cut his right-front tire. On lap 40, Stewart remained first, with McMurray second. Mayfield made a third pit stop for sheet metal repairs on the next lap. On the 48th lap, just after Stewart lost the lead to McMurray, Gordon lost control of his vehicle and collided with Stewart's front. Both drivers were sent into the right-hand wall leaving the second turn and incurred right-side damage. The field (including McMurray) made pit stops under caution. McMurray was dropped off his team's jack, causing metal sheet damage, and Edwards had front-end repairs made. As fog fell between turns one and three, restricting visibility, Newman led at the lap 52 restart, followed by Kenseth. Six laps later, Kyle Busch helped Kenseth take the lead from Newman. Kyle Busch lost positions from lap 61, while Kurt Busch moved to third. By the 75th lap, Stewart returned to 13th place. Four laps later, a multi-car collision caused a third caution. Green's car slid upward into J. J. Yeley's path in turn three after colliding with Jarrett, collecting Nemechek. The front of Edwards' car briefly mounted Petty's left-side fender before both drivers slid into the infield grass at turn three. thumb|upright|Dale Earnhardt Jr. (pictured in 2002) led more laps than any other driver in the Daytona 500 (32).The leaders (including Kenseth) made pit stops under caution. Kurt Busch and Travis Kvapil both staggered their pit stops, leading one lap before their stops. Racing resumed on lap 85 with Kenseth leading and Harvick in second. That lap, as the field spread out in turns one and two, Harvick passed Kenseth for the lead. Earnhardt turned left and exploited Nemechek's slower car to pass Harvick for the first position on lap 86. Four laps later, Kenseth received drafting assistance from Kurt Busch to recover first place from Harvick on the outside. A fourth caution was prompted when a spring rubber was located on track during lap 91. The leaders (including Kenseth) made pit stops during the caution. Earnhardt led at the lap 96 restart. Entering turn three on the lap, Kenseth overtook Johnson for second. On the 104th lap, Martin used Stewart's drafting to pass Earnhardt on the outside for the lead. The fifth caution was waved on lap 107. Stewart went left and hit the front of Kenseth's car into turn three. This sent Kenseth into the infield grass and backward onto the track in turn three, where he hit no other cars before glancing the wall. The field (including Martin) entered pit road during the caution. Earnhardt took the lead after all cars made their pit stops. Meanwhile, Stewart was sent to the end of the longest line for "aggressive driving". As Stewart and Kenseth exited pit road, Kenseth went to the outside into turn one and collided with Stewart's right-hand quarter. NASCAR ordered Kenseth to serve a drive-through penalty. The race resumed on lap 112, with Earnhardt leading a lap before Biffle overtook him. Kenseth disputed his penalty and remained on track until the 114th lap. Earnhardt retook the lead for two laps, before Kyle Busch led laps 116 and 120 until Johnson passed him on lap 121. On lap 124, Robby Gordon's right-front tire failed in turn three, and he hit the wall, triggering the sixth caution. The field (including Johnson) entered pit road under caution. Elliott led the field on lap 126 before his pit stop. Stewart drove over his pit stall jack, and was ordered to drop to the end of the nearest longest line. Martin led at the lap 129 restart, followed by Johnson. That lap, Johnson unsuccessfully tried to pass Martin on the outside. Martin pulled away with drafting aid from Earnhardt, and the top six had formed a single line by lap 132. Earnhardt reclaimed the lead ten laps later, and Vickers passed teammate Johnson on the outside on lap 143. Vickers took the lead on the next lap. Lap 155 saw the seventh caution; debris was located in the frontstretch groove. All of the leaders including Vickers made pit stops under caution. Johnson went onto the grass to avoid hitting Newman. Earnhardt led Vickers and Newman at the lap 160 restart. Newman passed Earnhardt on the outside for the lead four laps later, which Earnhardt retook momentarily. Kurt Busch moved to second on lap 167. left|thumb|Jimmie Johnson (pictured in 2007) led 24 laps and took his first Daytona 500 victory and the 19th of his career. Kahne helped Earnhardt move to second on lap 171. Kvapil's right front tire burst five laps later, sending him into the turn three right-hand wall and prompting the eighth caution. During the caution, all cars including Newman entered pit road. Vickers led at the lap 181 restart with no new tires on his car. Every driver, except for Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch, turned onto the inside. Just as Johnson overtook his teammate Vickers on the outside in turn two for the lead with Newman's help,http://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2336665 Johnson overcomes odds, late rush to win 500 Fofaria Rupen February 20, 2006 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20190404085710/http://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2336665 April 4, 2019 live April 4, 2019http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13913572.htm Caution assures Johnson's Daytona 500 win Poole David February 19, 2006 The Charlotte Observer April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060323013246/http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13913572.htm March 23, 2006 dead the ninth caution was waved on the 187th lap. McMurray collided with Kurt Busch's left-rear on the backstretch after exiting turn two, sending Busch into a barrier. Marlin and Jeff Gordon were collected, and debris struck Stewart's car. Johnson maintained the lead at the lap 190 restart.February 20, 2006 Johnson shows patience http://www.athlonsports.com/racing/7396/johnson-shows-patience dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061031135536/http://www.athlonsports.com/racing/7396/johnson-shows-patience October 31, 2006 October 8, 2026 Athlon Sports Newman bump drafted Vickers for two laps, before passing him for second, and attempted to challenge Johnson. Casey Mears then overtook Vickers for third. Johnson led the next seven laps before an accident brought out the tenth caution flag. Burton slid up the backstretch and hit McMurray, leading Burton to collide with the wall. Burton collided with Bobby Labonte's right side, causing both cars to strike the wall, and Labonte collected Hamlin. During the caution, one of Newman's mechanics pleaded with representatives from Mears' and Sadler's teams to help Newman on the outside for the restart. Both declined because of the chance to win the race. The race restarted on the 202nd lap for a green–white–checkered finish extending it to 203 laps,http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2006-02-19-daytona-500_x.htm Day of atonement at Daytona for Jimmie Johnson Ryan Nate February 19, 2006 USA Today April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060513165305/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2006-02-19-daytona-500_x.htm May 13, 2006 dead with Johnson leading Newman and Mears. The trio drew clear from the field. Strong runs from Sadler and Earnhardt closed them up to the top three. Earnhardt attempted to gain positions by turning right on the final lap, but fell back. Then, Newman attempted to pass Johnson on the outside; Mears remained with Johnson instead of drafting Newman.http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/20/sports/othersports/20nascar.html Victory at Daytona Has Stigma Attached Bernstein Viv February 20, 2006 The New York Times April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20150410202625/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/20/sports/othersports/20nascar.html April 10, 2015 dead Biffle spun and hit the turn four wall, causing the eleventh (and final) caution. The field was frozen in place, with the finish order determined by where the drivers were when the caution began.https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49653/johnson-wins-thrilling-daytona-500 Johnson wins thrilling Daytona 500 Redmayne Tim February 19, 2006 Autosport https://web.archive.org/web/20190404084339/https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/49653/johnson-wins-thrilling-daytona-500 April 4, 2019 live April 4, 2019 This gave Johnson his maiden Daytona 500 victory, his first at either Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway, and the 19th of his career.https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/johnson-earns-his-first-daytona-500-win/210270/ Johnson earns his first Daytona 500 win February 21, 2006 motorsport.com https://web.archive.org/web/20190404100636/https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/johnson-earns-his-first-daytona-500-win/210270/ April 4, 2019 live April 4, 2019 mdy-all Mears, Newman, Sadler, Stewart, Bowyer, Vickers, Earnhardt, Schrader, and Jarrett completed the top ten finishers. There were 11 cautions and 32 lead changes among a record-setting 18 different drivers during the race. Earnhardt led the most laps of any racer (32). Johnson led four times totaling 24 laps. Post-race "The racer in me wanted to push and be aggressive out there. And there were so many times I just told myself to stop. Don't get caught up in this. I really did a lot of talking to myself. And ultimately I hope that I learned something today that will help me win a championship. In my eyes, I wonder if I've been trying too hard and this team's been trying too hard. If we just sit down and be calm and relaxed, do our job 100 percent, that we will accomplish what we want to." Jimmie Johnson, on winning the 48th Daytona 500. right 40% Johnson appeared in Victory Lane to celebrate his first Daytona 500 victory in front of a crowd of 200,000 spectators; the win earned him $1,505,124. He believed his team would win without Knaus and dedicated it to his detractors, saying, "I just have so much pride in my team with the circumstances that we've faced this week. Chad made a mistake and we're dealing with the consequences that come with that. But I think this shows how hard we work to be successful, and nobody can deny the fact that we worked out butts off and won the sport's biggest race." Mears said he was happy to be second, the fifth top-five finish of his career, "These races are so hard to get good finishes in [because] so many people can affect the outcome. Obviously we would have liked to have won [because] it would have forced Chip and Felix [Sabates, team co-owner] to put me in the Indy 500, which would have been a lot of fun. At the end of the day, it was a good finish for us, we had an excellent day and I couldn't be happier – unless we won."http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/02/19/cmears.second.daytona/index.html Mears, Newman pleased with Daytona 500 runs Rodman Dave February 20, 2006 NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060319234434/http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/02/19/cmears.second.daytona/index.html March 19, 2006 dead April 4, 2019 Third-placed Newman told Mears after the race, "You cost me a million dollars". He said he was proud to attempt a pass for the win, "I told the guys over the radio afterward, if I had that run and didn't take it, I would have had a hard time sleeping tonight – probably for the next 10 or 15 years, maybe – you never know." Regarding whether Johnson would be allowed to keep the victory, Johnson was declared the winner several hours later after his car passed post-race inspection. Newman noted three of Johnson's previous wins came under scrutiny from NASCAR, adding, "This could still be the first opportunity for NASCAR to pull away a victory if the thing is illegal, I think a lot of Jimmie Johnson and his talent ... but I'm pretty sure that three of his past four wins have had conflict with the cars being illegal. It's not necessarily good for the sport." Johnson responded by criticizing Newman's crew chief Matt Borland and said that he would defend himself and Hendrick Motorsports against personal criticism. Mears believed Johnson earned the victory, "In my mind, the fact that they got caught earlier in the week took away every doubt in my mind that they'd actually do anything to cheat in this race." Hendrick Motorsports founder and owner Rick Hendrick declared Knaus' ejection from the race as unimportant, commenting, "We've been through inspection I don't know how many times. NASCAR did what they did, and we came back and ran two races. That was history." Two days after the race, NASCAR announced penalties for Hendrick Motorsports and Hall of Fame Racing. Hendrick Motorsport's penalties for "actions detrimental to stock car racing", and for making an unapproved template modification to Johnson's rear window, included a $25,000 fine for Knaus, who was suspended from NASCAR until March 22, 2006. Knaus was also placed on probation until December 31, 2006; Johnson did not incur a points penalty.http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13926441.htm NASCAR suspends Chad Knaus, comes down hard on 96 team Poole David February 21, 2006 The Charlotte Observer April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060323013101/http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/13926441.htm March 23, 2006 dead The team did not appeal the penalties and Grubb continued in Knaus' role until the Golden Corral 500.http://pilotonline.com/sports/other/auto-racing/johnson-s-crew-chief-fined-gets-probation/article_f7f4628c-e0d9-5e32-9526-128041acd5c7.html Johnson's crew chief fined, gets probation Long Dustin February 21, 2006 The Virginian-Pilot April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190404141431/https://pilotonline.com/sports/other/auto-racing/johnson-s-crew-chief-fined-gets-probation/article_f7f4628c-e0d9-5e32-9526-128041acd5c7.html April 4, 2019 live mdy-all Hall of Fame Racing's penalties were for "actions detrimental to stock car racing", and for having a non-compliant carburetor in accordance to the 2006 NASCAR Rule Book. Crew chief Philippe Lopez was fined $25,000, and Terry Labonte and team owner Bill Saunders were penalized 25 points in the Drivers' and Owners' Championships. Hall of Fame Racing and its partner Joe Gibbs Racing announced they would appeal their penalties. The appeal was heard before a three-member National Stock Car Racing Commission on March 7 at NASCAR's Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina. The penalties were upheld.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/motorsports/stories/030806dnspomotors.312fdd3.html HOF Racing appeal denied Blount Terry March 7, 2006 The Dallas Morning News April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060821192343/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/motorsports/stories/030806dnspomotors.312fdd3.html August 21, 2006 dead Hall of Fame Racing decided not to appeal further to Charles D. Strang, the NASCAR National Commissioner.https://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2366057 Engine, tires make a bad day for Newman: No appeal March 12, 2006 April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20060314102339/http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2366057 March 14, 2006 live ESPN Associated Press Kenseth said Stewart purposefully eliminated him from contention on lap 107. He was disenchanted with him, and urged NASCAR to address bump drafting, "There's no two ways about it. He was mad because earlier in the race when I passed him he got loose, which I didn't think I did anything wrong."http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2006-02-19-daytona-stewart_x.htm Stewart finds plenty of trouble during his Daytona 500 Livingstone Seth February 19, 2006 USA Today April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20080510071130/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2006-02-19-daytona-stewart_x.htm May 10, 2008 live Stewart argued Kenseth caused the crash, "I guess Matt didn't think anything when he got me sideways over in (Turn) 2, either. He should have thought about that first. He got back what he started in the first place. I got penalized for that." McMurray commented on his accident with Kurt Busch on lap 187, "I need to apologize to Kurt. I got into him, that was 100 percent my fault and I feel really bad because he had a car capable of winning and I kind of screwed that up for him."http://www.sptimes.com/2006/02/20/Sports/Crashes_make_McMurray.shtml Crashes make McMurray public enemy No. 1 Readling Mike February 20, 2006 St. Petersburg Times April 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20061111091132/http://www.sptimes.com/2006/02/20/Sports/Crashes_make_McMurray.shtml November 11, 2006 Earnhardt, who led the most laps of any driver with 32, said he was pleased to finish ninth, "We had a great race car, built by all the technology and resources at DEI. ... We came down here and ran great. That's what we wanted to do. I'm real proud of everybody back at the shop and all my guys down here that have been working on this car all week. It's been a long week."https://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2336734 Earnhardt Jr. happy with run in the top 10 Fofaria Rupen February 20, 2006 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20141111140712/http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2336734 November 11, 2014 live April 4, 2019 Johnson led the Drivers' Championship with 185 points after the season's first race, with Mears and Newman tied for second with 170 points. The top ten were completed by Sadler, Stewart, Earnhardt, Vickers, Bowyer, Schrader, and Jarrett.http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/standings_official.html 2006 Official Driver Standings: Daytona 500 NASCAR https://web.archive.org/web/20060319225544/http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/1/data/standings_official.html March 19, 2006 dead April 4, 2019 Johnson won his first of five races of the 2006 season and took his first of seven NASCAR Cup Series championships at the season's end.https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmie-Johnson Jimmie Johnson: American Race-Car Driver DiGiacomo Paul 13 September 2019 Encyclopædia Britannica 29 October 2019 Chevrolet led the Manufacturers' Championship with nine points, Dodge was in second with six points, and Ford followed in third with four points.http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006/manu2006.htm Manufacturers' Championship Classification Jayski's Silly Season Site https://web.archive.org/web/20070212003239/http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006/manu2006.htm February 12, 2007 January 6, 2015 The race attracted 19.355 million viewers; it took 3 hours, 33 minutes, and 26 seconds to complete; because it ended under caution, no margin of victory was recorded. Race results Pos Position Grid Car Car number Driver Team ManufacturerLaps Laps completed Points 19 48 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 2031851 2 14 42 Casey Mears Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge 203170 3 18 12 Ryan Newman Penske Racing South Dodge 2031701 4 3 38 Elliott Sadler Robert Yates Racing Ford 2031651 5 15 20 Tony Stewart Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet 2031601 6 37 07 Clint Bowyer Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 203150 7 35 25 Brian Vickers Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 2031511 8 7 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevrolet 2031522 9 23 21 Ken Schrader Wood Brothers Racing Ford 203138 10 25 88 Dale Jarrett Robert Yates Racing Ford 203134 11 27 9 Kasey Kahne Evernham Motorsports Dodge 203130 12 10 6 Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford 2031321 13 20 7 Robby Gordon Robby Gordon Motorsports Chevrolet 203124 14 28 29 Kevin Harvick Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 2031261 15 11 17 Matt Kenseth Roush Racing Ford 2031231 16 19 1 Martin Truex Jr. Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet 203115 17 43 96 Terry Labonte Hall of Fame Racing Chevrolet 203873 18 30 55 Michael Waltrip Waltrip-Jasper Racing Dodge 203109 19 33 36 Bill Elliott MB2 Motorsports Chevrolet 2031111 20 42 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine Racing Chevrolet 203103 21 29 49 Brent Sherman BAM Racing Dodge 203100 22 34 22 Dave Blaney Bill Davis Racing Dodge 20397 23 4 5 Kyle Busch Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 203991 24 24 09 Mike Wallace Phoenix Racing Dodge 20391 25 31 61 Kevin Lepage Peak Fitness Racing Ford 203931 26 2 24 Jeff Gordon Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 203901 27 40 32 Travis Kvapil PPI Motorsports Chevrolet 203871 28 32 40 David Stremme Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge 20379 29 22 41 Reed SorensonChip Ganassi Racing Dodge 20376 30 17 11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet 20373 31 16 16 Greg Biffle Roush Racing Ford 203751 32 1 31 Jeff Burton Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 202721 33 38 01 Joe Nemechek MB2 Motorsports Chevrolet 20064 34 39 14 Sterling Marlin MB2 Motorsports Chevrolet 20061 35 8 43 Bobby Labonte Petty EnterprisesDodge 19758 36 26 19 Jeremy Mayfield Evernham Motorsports Dodge 19755 37 6 26 Jamie McMurray Roush Racing Ford 196571 38 13 2 Kurt Busch Penske Racing South Dodge 187541 39 12 45 Kyle Petty Petty Enterprises Dodge 17346 40 41 00 Hermie Sadler MBA Racing Ford 16943 41 36 18 J. J. Yeley Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet 15740 42 21 66 Jeff Green Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet 15637 435 99 Carl Edwards Roush Racing Ford 7834 1 Includes five bonus points for leading a lap 2 Includes ten bonus points for leading the most laps 3 Includes a 25-point post-race penaltySources:NASCAR Nextel Cup Race No. 1: Daytona 500: Daytona International Raceway http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006standings/feb19results.htm Jayski's Silly Season Site October 15, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20060315172042/http://www.jayski.com/stats/2006standings/feb19results.htm March 15, 2006 deadRace result: Daytona 500 https://www.crash.net/nascar/results/90156/1/race-result-daytona-500 Crash February 19, 2006 October 15, 20202006 Nascar Cup Series Daytona 500 https://results.motorsportstats.com/results/2006-daytona-500/classification Motorsport Stats October 15, 2020 Standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Pos Position Driver Points1 Jimmie Johnson 185 2 Casey Mears 170 (−15) 3 Ryan Newman 170 (−15) 4 Elliott Sadler 165 (−20) 5 Tony Stewart 160 (−25) 6 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 152 (−33) 7 Brian Vickers 151 (−34) 8 Clint Bowyer 150 (−35) 9 Ken Schrader 138 (−47) 10 Dale Jarrett 134 (−51)Sources: Manufacturers' Championship standings Pos Position Manufacturer Points 1 Chevrolet 9 2 Dodge 6 (−3) 3 Ford 4 (−5)Source: Note: Only the top five positions are included for the driver standings. Notes and references Notes 30em n References 30em Nextel Cup Series 2006 2005 Ford 400 2006 Auto Club 500 Florida Sports United States Daytona 500 Daytona 500 Category:NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway Daytona 500