Austin Hill his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win. Participation by Cup Series drivers Since its inception, due to its prestige and prominent position on the Speedweeks calendar, the race has long attracted NASCAR Cup Series regulars. NASCAR Cup Series regulars have dominated the race since 1981, winning all but nine runnings. Notable Cup regulars who have won the race multiple times include Dale Earnhardt (7 wins), Tony Stewart (7), Darrell Waltrip (5), and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (3). On four occasions, the driver of the race has gone on to win the Daytona 500, which is typically run on the following day: Bobby Allison (1988), Darrell Waltrip (1989), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2004), Kevin Harvick (2007). Because of current NASCAR rules, Cup driver participation has been reduced drastically. A five-race limit per year is in effect, and drivers would want to participate in events that would help them at certain circuits or sponsor's requests. Furthermore, after Kyle Busch's injuries from the 2015 crash, most teams do not want Cup drivers in the Xfinity race at Daytona (they are prohibited from both Talladega races because of bonus race rules in the spring and playoff races in the fall). The last Cup driver to win this race was Chase Elliott in 2016, a Cup Series rookie at the time. Past winners Daytona Beach Road Course 1955: Shortened from 125 kilometers (77.9 miles) due to a large crash and fire on the 17th lap which injured 3 drivers and 3 spectators. Daytona International Speedway Notes 1964: Race shortened due to late start caused by three-hour rain delay.. 1974: Race scheduled for 108 laps (270 miles) due to energy crisis. 1979: Race shortened due to rain. 1981 and 2004: Races postponed from Saturday to Monday due to rain. 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023: Races extended due to NASCAR overtime. Multiple winners (drivers) Multiple winners (teams) Manufacturer wins See also Daytona 500 NextEra Energy 250 References External links 1959 establishments in Florida NASCAR Xfinity Series races Recurring sporting events established in 1959 Annual sporting events in the United States