BEDFORD — If you clean it, they will come. It's a tweak to the popular, much-quoted “Field of Dreams” movie line but one that fits the Town of Bedford Economic Development Authority’s ...

1978: Bobby Allison triumphed from the 33rd starting ... 1985: Fan favorite Bill Elliott secured his first Daytona 500 victory. 1986: Dale Earnhardt’s Daytona 500 heartbreaks continued.

In the inaugural contest, Hodges, who shot 45 percent from the field that season, beat Dale Ellis in a tiebreaker to reach the Finals. But in the Final, he got smoked by "Larry Legend," finishing ...

Before then, let’s look back at the previous victors. Bobby Allison holds the title of oldest Daytona 500 champion. He won the 1988 race at the age of 50 years, two months and 11 days.

In the 66 iterations of the race, 43 different drivers have captured victories. Bobby Allison holds the title of oldest Daytona 500 champion. He won the 1988 race at the age of 50 years ...