53 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 53rd (2011) Daytona 500
The 2011 Daytona 500 set a record for most lead changes and featured one of the most improbable winners in NASCAR history.
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The 2011 Daytona 500 set a record for most lead changes and featured one of the most improbable winners in NASCAR history.
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