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Bobby Allison and Dale Earnhardt chat before the 1980 NASCAR Firecracker 400 in Daytona, Fla. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
GALLERY: Dale Earnhardt Classic Photos
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
Kyle Larson’s car goes airborne during a multi-car wreck on the final lap of a NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 23. The wreck, which occurred one day before the Daytona 500, sent a tire, car parts and debris flying into the stands, injuring at least 33 fans, including two who were initially in critical condition. (David Graham/AP)
GALLERY: Pics of the Week
Richard Petty sits outside his No. 43 car at Daytona 500 qualifying in 1987. The King won Daytona a record seven times but finished third that year. (George Tiedemann/SI)
Gallery: Classic Photos of the Daytona 500
Brad Keselowski clinched the Sprint Cup title at Homestead after five-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson pulled out of the season-finale race because of a parts failure. The 28-year-old Keselowski claimed the first championship for longtime NASCAR owner Roger Penske and grabbed a title for car manufacturer Dodge, which is leaving the Sprint Cup series after the season. The championship was Keselowski’s first-career title. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
GALLERY: 2012 Sprint Cup Winners
Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, races past the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday in Loudon, N.H. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR)
MARTIN: Wild cards, pit problems and other thoughts from Loudon
McCARTNEY: Who will nab the top seed in the Chase for the Cup?
GALLERY: Best Shots of Every 2012 Sprint Cup Winner | Standings
Mark Martin (55) and Jimmie Johnson (48) lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
The late Dale Earnhardt would have turned 61 on Sunday. The racing legend died during a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500. In this photo, Earnhardt catches a few Z’s before the 1980 Atlanta 500 in Hampton, Ga. (Racing Photo Archive/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Dale Earnhardt
The pit crew of Dale Earnhardt Sr. goes to work during a 1980 race at the Ontario Motor Speedway. Earnhardt’s third place finish (after Carl Yarborough and Bobby Allison) was enough for him to clinch his first Winston Cup championship. (Peter Read Miller/SI)
SI VAULT: Earnhardt captures first NASCAR title in Ontario (11.24.80)
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
Tillman rides his skateboard on pit road prior to the start of the Auto Club 400 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Paul Hebert/Icon SMI)
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
