Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell speaks with FOX 35

McDowell was a 100-1 underdog at the start of the race and seemed in disbelief after taking his first checkered flag.

PHOTOS: The 63rd annual Daytona 500

Here's what the Daytona 500 looks like from Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. 

Confederate flags banned at Daytona 500

"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."

Denny Hamlin wins the opening stage of the Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin won the opening stage of the Daytona 500, showing he's got a car good enough to become the first to win “The Great American Race” three straight years.

Going to the Daytona 500? Here's what you need to know

A limited number of fans will be allowed to watch the Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday with safety protocols in place.

Thunderbirds to perform flyover for Sunday’s Daytona 500

The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a flyover at the 63rd annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway this weekend.

Remembering Dale Earnhardt as the 20th anniversary of his death nears

On February 18, 2001, NASCAR fans were left shocked and devastated after driver Dale Earnhardt died in a final-lap collision during the Daytona 500.

1st Black woman to work in a NASCAR pit crew speaks to FOX 35

At just 27-years-old, she is doing something that has never been done before by an African-American woman. 

Social justice at NASCAR’s forefront as new season begins

As a new season begins Sunday with the Daytona 500, a new era of social consciousness has enveloped the sport and NASCAR is committed.

NASCAR fans excited for Daytona 500, hope weather cooperates

We're just hours away from the green flag dropping at the Great American Race. The forecast is on top of mind for NASCAR fans ahead of the Daytona 500 as rain is expected Sunday afternoon. 

Almirola wins first qualifying race for Daytona 500

Aric Almirola won the first Daytona 500 qualifying race Thursday night to put a Ford from flagship Stewart-Haas Racing in the second row of NASCAR's season-opening spectacular.

Recipes: Dr. BBQ's feast inspired by the Daytona 500

This year, drivers at Daytona will "start their engines" on Valentine’s Day. It's NASCAR's premiere event and Dr. BBQ is a huge race fan, so fasten your seat belts and get ready for a sweetheart of a feast.