Few drivers in NASCAR history have as unique of a story as Red Byron. In 1932, at the age of 17, Byron began his racing career and quickly became a force on the local tracks of Alabama.

Red Byron won the first NASCAR race on Feb. 15, 1948, on the sandy road course at Daytona Beach, Florida. The mechanic for Byron's souped-up number 22 1939 Ford V8 Standard Coupe was Louis ...

NASCAR has housed a host of gifted drivers within its banner. From Red Byron and Curtis Turner to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr., there exists a clear through line by which stock car greats ...

The track first opened in 1947, the Cup Series held its inaugural race in 1949 and Red Byron was the inaugural winner. Check out NASCAR.com's hub page for all information related to the 2025 ...