What is 2004 daytona 500?

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The 2004 Daytona 500 was held on February 15, 2004, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was the first race of the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season.

• The race was won by Dale Earnhardt Jr. It was a highly emotional victory, coming three years after his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., died in a crash on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Dale%20Earnhardt%20Jr.

• The race was marred by several cautions and a lengthy red flag period due to rain. Daytona%20International%20Speedway

• Tony Stewart finished second, and Jimmie Johnson finished third. Tony%20Stewart

• The race was notable for the debut of the Nextel Cup Series, replacing the Winston Cup Series as NASCAR's top division. NASCAR%20Nextel%20Cup%20Series