After 212 laps, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Longest Daytona 500 in History
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After a career rollercoaster, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. lost his position on a NASCAR powerhouse team, struggled to retain a job, and began his 14th season with a five-year losing streak.
To say that is an understatement; this Daytona 500 was a historical event for Stenhouse and NASCAR.
In the longest-running “The Great American Race,” Stenhouse prevailed in the double overtime and under warning on Sunday.
Due to the two overtimes, the 65th edition of the race ended up being a record 212 laps long, 530 miles, or 12 more circuits than initially planned.
It was the first black man and black woman-owned Daytona 500-winning team, offering a tense buildup to a historic celebration.
It was Stenhouse’s third career victory for JTG Daugherty Racing. Since The Wood Brothers Racing’s victory with Trevor Bayne in 2011, JTG is the first single-car team to have won the Daytona 500.
Along with former NBA player Brad Daugherty, the franchise is owned by Tad and Jodi Geschickter.
A professional stock car racer from the United States named Ricky Stenhouse Jr. actively participates in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for JTG Daugherty Racing.
Stenhouse has two NASCAR Xfinity Series championships and has won two Cup series, including the 2017 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona.
In addition to his NASCAR success, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a strong background in stock car racing. He began his dirt track racing career before jumping to NASCAR in 2008.
He has also appeared in other racing series, such as the ARCA Racing Series and the NASCAR Truck Series.
Off the track, Stenhouse is known for his work with animal shelters and rescue organizations.
He has a soft spot for dogs and has even adopted several shelter dogs. Stenhouse is also an avid golfer and enjoys playing in his free time.
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