Daytona 500 Consolation Race Viewing Event Race Listings View Also: Drivers - All-Time W - T5 - T10 Lists - Misc. Info on Right |
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Event Overview | |
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First Event Run: 1981 | Last Event Run: 1985 |
Car Style: Stock Car (NASCAR Cup) | Location: Daytona International Speedway |
Quick Stats | |
Most Wins: No Repeat Winners | Most Top-Fives: Blackie Wangerin & David Simko (2) |
Number of Races: 5 | Number of Drivers: 60 |
Project Status: COMPLETE | |
Note that the Daytona 500 consolations run from 1959 to 1962 were last-chance qualifying races transferring drivers to the main event, while these events were true consolations. The results to those LCQs can be found here. |
Year | Date | Track | Winner |
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1981 | 13 February 1981 | Daytona International Speedway | Lake Speed |
1982 | 12 February 1982 | Daytona International Speedway | Tim Richmond |
1983 | 18 February 1983 | Daytona International Speedway | Blackie Wangerin |
1984 | 17 February 1984 | Daytona International Speedway | Connie Saylor |
1985 | 15 February 1985 | Daytona International Speedway | Randy LaJoie |