Home This Week in History This Week in History: The First Official Daytona 500 Race This Week in History: The First Official Daytona 500 RaceMarch 5, 2026 NOVA MCGILL Contributor The inaugural running of the Daytona 500 occurred on February 22, 1959 at the newly constructed Daytona International Speedway in Daytona… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Monteague Hicks Next Post Hales Bar Dam Power Plant 1936