William Byron Secures Historic Back-to-Back Daytona 500 Victories

Byron joins an elite group of only five drivers to achieve consecutive wins at the iconic race, marking a milestone for Hendrick Motorsports.

William Byron, at 27 years old, becomes the fifth driver in NASCAR history to win the Daytona 500 in consecutive years.
The victory places Byron alongside racing legends Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Sterling Marlin, and Denny Hamlin in achieving this rare feat.
Byron's win also sets a new record for Hendrick Motorsports, making them the team with the most Daytona 500 victories in history.
The race was marked by late-race chaos, including an eight-car wreck triggered by Joey Logano, which drew sharp criticism from Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon.
Helio Castroneves, a special entry for the race, faced a disappointing finish after a crash, dampening his ambitions to match IndyCar legends who have won both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.