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===Background===
===Background===
[[File:Daytona International Speedway.svg|thumb|200px|left|[[Daytona International Speedway]], where the race was held. The front stretch is at the bottom of the figure.]]
[[File:Daytona International Speedway.svg|thumb|200px|left|[[Daytona International Speedway]], where the race was held. The front stretch is at the bottom of the figure.]]
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Daytona International Speedway is one of six [[superspeedway]]s to hold [[NASCAR]] races, the others being [[Michigan International Speedway]], [[Auto Club Speedway]], [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]], [[Pocono Raceway]] and [[Talladega Superspeedway]].<ref name="nascartracks">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ | title=Race Tracks | publisher=Turner Sports | work=NASCAR | accessdate=December 22, 2012|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110628180503/http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/|archivedate=June 28, 2011|deadurl=no}}</ref> The standard track at Daytona International Speedway is a four-turn superspeedway that is {{convert|2.5|mi|km}} long.<ref name="daytonatrackfacts">{{cite web | url=http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Track-Info/Track-Facts.aspx | title=Daytona International Speedway Track Facts | work=Daytona International Speedway | accessdate=December 22, 2012}}</ref> The track's turns are banked at 31 [[Degree (angle)|degrees]], while the front stretch, the location of the finish line, is banked at 18 degrees.<ref name="daytonatrackfacts" /> [[Matt Kenseth]] was the [[2012 Daytona 500|defending race winner]].<ref name="kensethwinsdaytona">{{cite web | url=http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/7623500/matt-kenseth-wins-wet-fiery-daytona-500 | title=Matt Kenseth wins second Daytona 500 | publisher=ESPN | date=February 28, 2012 | accessdate=December 22, 2012}}</ref>
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Daytona International Speedway is one of six [[superspeedway]]s to hold [[NASCAR]] races, the others being [[Michigan International Speedway]], [[Auto Club Speedway]], [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]], [[Pocono Raceway]] and [[Talladega Superspeedway]].<ref name="nascartracks">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ | title=Race Tracks | publisher=Turner Sports | work=NASCAR | accessdate=December 22, 2012|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110628180503/http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/|archivedate=June 28, 2011|deadurl=no}}</ref> The standard track at Daytona International Speedway is a four-turn superspeedway that is 2.5 miles (4.023km) long.<ref name="daytonatrackfacts">{{cite web | url=http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Track-Info/Track-Facts.aspx | title=Daytona International Speedway Track Facts | work=Daytona International Speedway | accessdate=December 22, 2012}}</ref> The track's turns are banked at 31 degrees, while the front stretch, the location of the finish line, is banked at 18 degrees.<ref name="daytonatrackfacts" /> [[Matt Kenseth]] was the [[2012 Daytona 500|defending race winner]].<ref name="kensethwinsdaytona">{{cite web | url=http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/7623500/matt-kenseth-wins-wet-fiery-daytona-500 | title=Matt Kenseth wins second Daytona 500 | publisher=ESPN | date=February 28, 2012 | accessdate=December 22, 2012}}</ref>
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In preparation for the race, NASCAR held several test sessions on January 10–12, 2013, for teams to test the sixth generation of race cars.<ref name="test2013daytonapreseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/08/2013-preseason-thunder-entry-list.html | title=Daytona Preseason Thunder Entry List Takes Shape | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 8, 2013 | accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> Every test session began at 9 a.m. [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]], paused between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. EST, and concluded at 5 p.m. EST.<ref name="test2013daytonapreseasonthunder" /> During the first session on the morning of January 10, 2013, thirty-four drivers participated; Kenseth, driving for [[Joe Gibbs Racing]], was quickest with a speed of 192.757 mph<ref name="day1preseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/10/daytona-preseason-thunder-day1-speeds.html | title=Gibbs Drivers Make Speed Statement in Daytona Test | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 10, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> while [[Denny Hamlin]] had the highest speed of 195.712 mph during the second session in the afternoon.<ref name="day1preseasonthunder" />
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In preparation for the race, NASCAR held several test sessions on January 10–12, 2013, for teams to test the sixth generation of race cars.<ref name="test2013daytonapreseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/08/2013-preseason-thunder-entry-list.html | title=Daytona Preseason Thunder Entry List Takes Shape | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 8, 2013 | accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> Every test session began at 9 a.m. EST, paused between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. EST, and concluded at 5 p.m. EST.<ref name="test2013daytonapreseasonthunder" /> During the first session on the morning of January 10, 2013, thirty-four drivers participated; Kenseth, driving for [[Joe Gibbs Racing]], was quickest with a speed of 192.757 mph<ref name="day1preseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/10/daytona-preseason-thunder-day1-speeds.html | title=Gibbs Drivers Make Speed Statement in Daytona Test | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 10, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> while [[Denny Hamlin]] had the highest speed of 195.712 mph during the second session in the afternoon.<ref name="day1preseasonthunder" />
The third test session, held during the morning of January 11, was led by [[Jeff Burton]] after having the highest speed of 194.805 mph.<ref name="day2preseason">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/11/daytona-preseason-thunder-day2-test-speeds.html | title=Multi-Car Wreck Throws Wrench into Daytona Test | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 11, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> The third session was the first session in which multiple drivers was on track to draft, which resulted in a [[The Big One (NASCAR)|large accident]] following contact between [[Dale Earnhardt, Jr.]] and [[Marcos Ambrose]].<ref name="day2preseason" /> Following the crash, ten teams left the track because of a shortage of parts for the new car.<ref name="day2preseason" /> During the fourth session, held during the afternoon, thirty-two drivers participated with [[2011 Daytona 500|2011 race winner]] [[Trevor Bayne]] being quickest with a speed of 199.650 mph.<ref name="day2preseason" /><ref name="daytonapreseasontest4">{{cite web | url=http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/01/11/2013-daytona-preseason-thunder-day-2-afternoon-test-speeds/ | title=2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Day 2 Afternoon Test Speeds | work=Catchfence | date=January 11, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> During the fifth session, held on the morning of January 12, twenty-one drivers participated; Kenseth was quickest with a speed of 194.062 mph.<ref name="day3preseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/12/plenty-of-star-power-at-final-day-of-testing.html | title=Plenty of Star Power at Final Day of Testing | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 12, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013 | author=Spencer, Reid}}</ref> [[Greg Biffle]] was quickest with a speed of 194.936 mph in the final session.<ref name="day3preseasonthunder" />
The third test session, held during the morning of January 11, was led by [[Jeff Burton]] after having the highest speed of 194.805 mph.<ref name="day2preseason">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/11/daytona-preseason-thunder-day2-test-speeds.html | title=Multi-Car Wreck Throws Wrench into Daytona Test | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 11, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> The third session was the first session in which multiple drivers was on track to draft, which resulted in a [[The Big One (NASCAR)|large accident]] following contact between [[Dale Earnhardt, Jr.]] and [[Marcos Ambrose]].<ref name="day2preseason" /> Following the crash, ten teams left the track because of a shortage of parts for the new car.<ref name="day2preseason" /> During the fourth session, held during the afternoon, thirty-two drivers participated with [[2011 Daytona 500|2011 race winner]] [[Trevor Bayne]] being quickest with a speed of 199.650 mph.<ref name="day2preseason" /><ref name="daytonapreseasontest4">{{cite web | url=http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/01/11/2013-daytona-preseason-thunder-day-2-afternoon-test-speeds/ | title=2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Day 2 Afternoon Test Speeds | work=Catchfence | date=January 11, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref> During the fifth session, held on the morning of January 12, twenty-one drivers participated; Kenseth was quickest with a speed of 194.062 mph.<ref name="day3preseasonthunder">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/01/12/plenty-of-star-power-at-final-day-of-testing.html | title=Plenty of Star Power at Final Day of Testing | publisher=NASCAR | date=January 12, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013 | author=Spencer, Reid}}</ref> [[Greg Biffle]] was quickest with a speed of 194.936 mph in the final session.<ref name="day3preseasonthunder" />
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[[Michael Waltrip]] was quickest in the third practice with 45.375 seconds, followed by [[David Ragan]], Stewart, Menard and Kyle Busch.<ref name="prac3">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-3rd-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 3 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Kahne led fourth practice with 45.515 seconds, only one-tenth of a second faster than [[Greg Biffle]].<ref name="prac4">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-4th-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 4 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Gordon was third ahead of Patrick and [[Carl Edwards]].<ref name="prac4" /> [[Kevin Harvick]] and Kyle Busch were the winners of the Budweiser Duels.<ref name="duelwinners">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/02/21/harvick-wins-duel-1-danica-patrick-remains-cautious.html | title=Harvick Wins Duel 1; Busch Follows Suit | publisher=NASCAR | date=February 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> The qualifying grid was finalized with Harvick in third and Kyle Busch fourth.<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup">{{cite web | url=http://www.jayski.com/news/stats/2013/story/_/page/01-Daytona-Qualifying-Lineup#lineup | title=Daytona 500 Starting Lineup | publisher=ESPN | work=Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site | date=February 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Biffle qualified fifth ahead of Kahne, [[Juan Pablo Montoya]], Dillon, [[Jimmie Johnson]] and [[Clint Bowyer]].<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup" /> Drivers who failed to qualify were [[Mike Bliss]] and [[Brian Keselowski]].<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup" />
[[Michael Waltrip]] was quickest in the third practice with 45.375 seconds, followed by [[David Ragan]], Stewart, Menard and Kyle Busch.<ref name="prac3">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-3rd-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 3 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Kahne led fourth practice with 45.515 seconds, only one-tenth of a second faster than [[Greg Biffle]].<ref name="prac4">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-4th-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 4 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Gordon was third ahead of Patrick and [[Carl Edwards]].<ref name="prac4" /> [[Kevin Harvick]] and Kyle Busch were the winners of the Budweiser Duels.<ref name="duelwinners">{{cite web | url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/02/21/harvick-wins-duel-1-danica-patrick-remains-cautious.html | title=Harvick Wins Duel 1; Busch Follows Suit | publisher=NASCAR | date=February 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> The qualifying grid was finalized with Harvick in third and Kyle Busch fourth.<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup">{{cite web | url=http://www.jayski.com/news/stats/2013/story/_/page/01-Daytona-Qualifying-Lineup#lineup | title=Daytona 500 Starting Lineup | publisher=ESPN | work=Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site | date=February 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref> Biffle qualified fifth ahead of Kahne, [[Juan Pablo Montoya]], Dillon, [[Jimmie Johnson]] and [[Clint Bowyer]].<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup" /> Drivers who failed to qualify were [[Mike Bliss]] and [[Brian Keselowski]].<ref name="jayskifinalizedlineup" />
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[[Aric Almirola]] was fastest in fifth practice with a 45.699 seconds lap, ahead of Burton, Earnhardt, Jr., [[Bobby Labonte]] and [[Michael McDowell (racing driver)|Michael McDowell]].<ref name='prac5'>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-5th-Practice-Speeds.aspx |title=Practice 5 Timing and Scoring |publisher=Motor Racing Network |date= |accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> Stewart led the sixth session ahead of Gordon and Patrick. Kahne was next with a 45.711 second lap ahead of Kenseth with 45.827 seconds.<ref name='prac6'>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-6th-Practice-Speeds.aspx |title=Practice 6 Timing and Scoring |publisher=Motor Racing Network |date= |accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> Earnhardt's 45.319 seconds topped the final practice session, followed by [[David Gilliland]] and Bowyer. Ambrose and Almirola rounded out the first five drivers in the fourth and fifth positions.<ref name="prac7">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-Final-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 7 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | date=February 23, 2013 | accessdate=February 24, 2013}}</ref>
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[[Aric Almirola]] was fastest in fifth practice with a 45.699 seconds lap, ahead of Burton, Earnhardt, Jr., [[Bobby Labonte]] and [[Michael McDowell]].<ref name='prac5'>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-5th-Practice-Speeds.aspx |title=Practice 5 Timing and Scoring |publisher=Motor Racing Network |date= |accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> Stewart led the sixth session ahead of Gordon and Patrick. Kahne was next with a 45.711 second lap ahead of Kenseth with 45.827 seconds.<ref name='prac6'>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-6th-Practice-Speeds.aspx |title=Practice 6 Timing and Scoring |publisher=Motor Racing Network |date= |accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> Earnhardt's 45.319 seconds topped the final practice session, followed by [[David Gilliland]] and Bowyer. Ambrose and Almirola rounded out the first five drivers in the fourth and fifth positions.<ref name="prac7">{{cite web | url=http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Additional-Statistics/2013/02/Daytona-500-Final-Practice-Speeds.aspx | title=Practice 7 Timing and Scoring | publisher=Motor Racing Network | date=February 23, 2013 | accessdate=February 24, 2013}}</ref>
===Crash at the DRIVE4COPD 300===
===Crash at the DRIVE4COPD 300===
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{{main|2013 DRIVE4COPD 300}}
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On February 23, a crash involving 14 cars on the final lap of the [[DRIVE4COPD 300]] support race left 33 spectators injured.<ref name=debris>{{cite news|title=Dozens Hurt after Daytona Crash Debris Hits Stands|author=Jenna Fryer|agency=AP|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAR_NASCAR_DAYTONA_NATIONWIDE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-02-23-19-57-05|date=February 24, 2013|accessdate=February 24, 2013}}</ref> On the final lap of the [[Nationwide Series]] event, Brad Keselowski attempted to pass leader [[Regan Smith]]. Smith had moved to block and a chain reaction ensued with [[Kyle Larson (racing driver)|Kyle Larson]]'s car flying into the protective fencing. Larson's car was torn apart and his engine managed to get through the fence, landing on the pathway in between the fence and first row of the grandstands. A tire and other debris went over the fence and landed half way up the stands.<ref name=debris /> "I didn't know what to think. I'm an emotional person and I immediately started to cry. It was very scary. Absolutely scary", a spectator remarked.<ref name=debris /> Local officials reported that 19 people were taken to the hospital, including two in critical condition, while others were treated on-site at the infield care center. The incident raised questions about safety at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR chose to repair the protective fencing overnight and race the Daytona 500 as scheduled.<ref name=debris />
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On February 23, a crash involving 14 cars on the final lap of the [[DRIVE4COPD 300]] support race left 33 spectators injured.<ref name=debris>{{cite news|title=Dozens Hurt after Daytona Crash Debris Hits Stands|author=Jenna Fryer|agency=AP |url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAR_NASCAR_DAYTONA_NATIONWIDE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-02-23-19-57-05|date=February 24, 2013|accessdate=February 24, 2013}}</ref> On the final lap of the [[Nationwide Series]] event, Brad Keselowski attempted to pass leader [[Regan Smith]]. Smith had moved to block and a chain reaction ensued with [[Kyle Larson]]'s car flying into the protective fencing. Larson's car was torn apart and his engine managed to get through the fence, landing on the pathway in between the fence and first row of the grandstands. A tire and other debris went over the fence and landed half way up the stands.<ref name=debris /> "I didn't know what to think. I'm an emotional person and I immediately started to cry. It was very scary. Absolutely scary", a spectator remarked.<ref name=debris /> Local officials reported that 19 people were taken to the hospital, including two in critical condition, while others were treated on-site at the infield care center. The incident raised questions about safety at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR chose to repair the protective fencing overnight and race the Daytona 500 as scheduled.<ref name=debris />
===Race===
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