Let’s start with $31.05 million. That’s the record-setting purse of a Daytona 500 that just kept reaching new high marks. Another notable one: 25 leaders, most ever. Tyler Reddick was the final one, sprinting past two last-lap crashes to the stripe. And for the first time in a long time, Daytona International Speedway released an attendance figure for Sunday, Feb. 15, along with 2026 Speedweek as a whole, so you know it’s impressive. With the NASCAR Cup Series opener in the rearview mirror, here’s a breakdown of the most interesting and important numbers surrounding the race. How much did Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick make? NASCAR has not...
