2007-02-21 08:38:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
Let me explain to you why this race is important.
1. This the Super Bowl of NASCAR.
2. This race is race that has the only that has more chances to qualify for.
3. the purse is about 1.41 million dollars
4. this symbolizes a culture that has is started here in America.
5. This is NASCAR's Indy 500.
6. History has been made there.
7. The first race to be televise on TV. same race that there was fight in the infield
2007-02-21 09:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ian W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
also it is the only world televised race that no other race can be broadcast at the same time. also back in the 60's i believe it was the national racing organization signed a deal with FIA and in the deal which was written up by the france family it states on the day of the daytona 500 no other auto race is allowed to be televised (unless it is on espn classic or speed channel and also an old race). plus look at the world racing schedule and not much goes on before the 500 and not much happens after homestead. nascar only goes 2 months ou of 12 where there is no race at all. december and january. other than that there is at least one nascar race in each month and almost always 3 or more.
2007-02-21 21:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by gordonfan24482003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the first race of the year and their is so much preparation that goes into it and all the testing and practices, it goes on for weeks even months. Another reason is that it has alot of history and its such a huge track which makes for some of the best racing, and they have the Shootout, the Duels, qualifying, practices, and then the RACE.. It's just a huge event and has the most prize money and etc.
2007-02-21 17:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by coolliz2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Daytona was the very beginnings of NASCAR....in the early days it was even on the Daytona Beaches....it has MORE history than anywhere else and therefore more prestige. It also gets lots of attention because it is the very first race and so much world publicity is given to it...... There's not a driver alive that wouldn't trade 2-3 wins for just one Daytona trophy.
2007-02-21 16:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Checkered flag 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the super bowl of nascar. After the budshoot outs, and 125's to see where you place for the Daytona. Daytona is a jewel of nascar this win will stay with you forever, unlike the other tracks those are good, but Daytona... plus it started there on the beach....
2007-02-21 16:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Crazyangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its the first race of the season...and it pays a lot...sort of like the SUPER BOWL of racing!
Plus...it gets their car viewed at DAYTONA USA!! (for a year)
2007-02-21 17:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Phil the Yahoo! Answers Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only because it is the first race, and is on a large track, making it easier to drive. The hype is all in the marketing!
2007-02-21 16:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mostly because of the marketing hype. After all, marketing is what came up with that sick cliche ive come to hate..... "The Super Bowl of NASCAR".
2007-02-22 00:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Joanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first race is always important. If you win it shows you're doing good.
2007-02-21 18:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by boombox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1.5 million dollar purse.for the winner
2007-02-21 18:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by ANTI-SOCIAL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋