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Bobby Allison (left, in helmet) famously fights with Cale Yarborough (right) as Allison’s brother, Donnie, swings his helmet at Yarborough after the 1979 Daytona 500. Donnie Allison was leading the race on the final lap when Yarborough spun both of them into the infield. They started fighting shortly thereafter, prompting Bobby Allison to pull over and join. The incident drew great publicity for NASCAR, with many considering the 1979 500 the most important race in stock car history. (AP)
GALLERY: Classic Photos From The Daytona 500
Jeff Gordon relaxes before the 2011 Daytona 500. A late accident at Martinsville last Sunday cost Jeff Gordon a chance at a Top 10 finish, says SI’s Tim Tuttle, who thinks Gordon will need wins to qualify for the wildcard. (Fred Vuich/SI)
TUTTLE: Gordon’s Chase hopes the biggest casualty at Martinsville
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Jeff Gordon
Matt Kenseth drives his No. 17 Best Buy Ford to victory at the Daytona 500 last night. The race, which had been postponed to Monday for the first time in its 54-year history, marked Kenseth’s second victory at Daytona in four years. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
MARTIN: Kenseth holds on to win a wild, unforgettable Daytona 500
LONG: Handing out grades from the Daytona 500 | Photos from race
MARTIN: Danica receives crash course in Cup racing
Bobby Allison (left, in helmet) fights with Cale Yarborough (right) as Allison’s brother, Donnie, swings his helmet at Yarborough after the 1979 Daytona 500. Donnie Allison was leading the race on the final lap when Yarborough spun both of them into the infield. They started fighting shortly thereafter, prompting Bobby Allison to pull over and join. The incident drew great publicity for NASCAR, with many considering the 1979 500 the most important race in stock car history. (AP)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of the Daytona 500
MARTIN: Delay of Daytona 500 could pay off for NASCAR
ANDERSON: My pick for Daytona 500, plus four to watch
Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
MARTIN: Danica among losers at Daytona Duels
ANDERSON: Junior’s confidence will lead to Daytona 500 victory
McCARTNEY: After winning Daytona, Bayne still humble
TUTTLE: Daytona win could put Busch back on track
The Daytona 500 is Sunday and SI’s Lars Anderson is breaking down the five hottest topics entering the 2012 Sprint Cup Season, including how Danica Patrick will fare in her 10 Cup events this season. Read the other burning questions below. (Simon Bruty/SI)
ANDERSON: Burning questions for the 2012 Sprint Cup season
MARTIN: The Daytona 500 isn’t necessary for a driver’s legacy
McCARTNEY: Rejuvenated Johnson looking for sixth championship
