The 22nd annual Daytona 500 was held February 17, 1980. Buddy Baker started the decade by winning the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph, it was Baker's only 500 win and did so in his 18th start. The 1980 Daytona Speedweek was also marred by the death of Ricky Knotts, who was killed during the Gatorade Twin 125 qualifying races.

<p>The 22nd annual Daytona 500 was held February 17, 1980. Buddy Baker started the decade by winning the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph, it was Baker's only 500 win and did so in his 18th start. The 1980 Daytona Speedweek was also marred by the death of Ricky Knotts, who was killed during the Gatorade Twin 125 qualifying races.</p>

Relive the magic moments of the Great American Race - The Daytona 500.  These 2 minute episodes recap the each race and the winner of the Daytona 500 from 1959 to 2018.

Recap of the Daytona 500 from 1959 to 2018

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