What is daytona 500 2005?

Daytona 500 2005 was the 47th annual NASCAR Cup Series race held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Sunday, February 20, 2005. The race was won by Jeff Gordon, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Hendrick Motorsports. This was his third win in the Daytona 500, having previously won the event in 1997 and 1999.

The race had 43 entries and was completed in 3 hours, 14 minutes and 16 seconds, with an average speed of 137.133 mph (220.706 km/h). There were 10 cautions for 38 laps and 20 lead changes among 12 drivers. Tony Stewart led the most laps with 107.

The race was notable for a big crash on lap 70, known as "The Big One," involving 21 cars. The crash started when Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet made contact with the rear of Elliott Sadler's No. 38 Ford, triggering a chain reaction. No drivers were injured in the accident.

Jeff Gordon's win in the Daytona 500 was his first of six victories in the 2005 NASCAR Cup Series season. He finished the season as the NASCAR Cup Series champion, his fourth overall championship.