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William Byron wins second consecutive Daytona 500

William Byron won his second consecutive Daytona 500 by avoiding late-race wrecks, making him the first back-to-back winner since Denny Hamlin in 2019-20.
This victory marked Hendrick Motorsports' 10th Daytona 500 win, surpassing Petty Enterprises' record.
Byron became the youngest driver to win multiple Daytona 500s, breaking Jeff Gordon's record.
Byron emphasized his focus on future races, stating, 'We plan on trying to win a lot of races this year, so we’re not going to stop here.

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New York Post

What went through William Byron’s mind during Daytona 500’s final lap

William Byron, who became the fifth racer in NASCAR history to win back-to-back Daytona 500 races, breaks down the final lap of the 2025 Great American Race...

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Buffalo News

Byron repeats feat at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repeat victory in sight.

5 days ago·Buffalo, United States

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Straight Arrow News

William Byron dodges late crashes to repeat as Daytona 500 champion

William Byron waited through a four-hour rain delay and dodged three wrecks in the final 15 laps to win the Daytona 500. It was his second straight win in the Great American Race. President Donald Trump was in attendance for pre-race activities, leading the cars around the track in his limousine. Ryan Preece called on NASCAR to improve driver safety at Daytona after his car flipped in the air during the crash. Full Story It was a long day for dr…

5 days ago

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The Saratogian

William Byron avoids late wrecks to win second straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports

William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repeat victory in sight.

5 days ago

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The Standard

Byron dodges wrecks to keep Daytona title

William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders. Ninth in the No 24 Chevrolet with one lap left, Byron was in the right place by racing near the outside wall in overtime as he became the first back-to-back winner...

5 days ago

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Byron wins Daytona 500 in OT

(Daytona Beach, FL) — William Byron took home the checkered flag in a wet and sloppy Daytona 500. The driver of the No. 24 car surged from the ninth spot and held off Tyler Reddick on the final lap of overtime following a multi-car wreck. He became the first driver to win back-to-back Daytona 500’s since Denny Hamlin in 2019. Jimmie Johnson, Chase Briscoe and John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top-five finishers. The race was held under the li…

5 days ago

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