2009 Daytona 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 1 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$16,378,767Race Date:May 1, 2026Daytona International Speedway
Margin of Victory:Concluded Under CautionRace Duration:2Hr 51Min 40Sec.Daytona Beach, Florida
Lead Changes:9 Among / 9 DriversAverage Speed:132.816 MPH2.5 Mile Paved Banked Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:8 For 35 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Matt Kenseth M. KensethDriver: Martin Truex, Jr. M. Truex, Jr.Ford:9
Car No.:#17 FordCar No.:#1 ChevroletChevrolet:0
Team:Roush Fenway RacingTeam:Earnhardt Ganassi RacingDodge:0
Crew Chief:Drew BlickensderferCrew Chief:Kevin ManionToyota:0
Laps Led:7 of 152Pole Speed:188.001 MPH
Official 2009 Daytona 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
13917 Matt KensethMatt KensethDeWalt Power ToolsRunning1901527
23229 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickShell / Pennzoil Running1701520
32044 AJ AllmendingerAJ AllmendingerValvolineRunning1651520
42233 Clint BowyerClint BowyerCheerios / Hamburger HelperRunning1601520
53019 Elliott SadlerElliott SadlerStanley Running16015224
6336 David RaganDavid RaganUPS Running1501520
72755 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripNAPA Auto Parts Running1481520
8514 Tony StewartTony StewartOffice Depot / Old Spice Running14715215
93443 Reed SorensonReed SorensonMcDonald's Running1381520
10132 Kurt BuschKurt BuschMiller Lite Running1341520
1111 Martin Truex, Jr.Martin Truex, Jr.Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Running1351521
122800 David ReutimannDavid ReutimannAaron's Dream Machine Running1271520
13324 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPont Running12915214
14842 Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaTarget Running1211520
152507 Casey MearsCasey MearsJack Daniel's Running1181520
1625 Mark MartinMark MartinKellogg's / Carquest Running1201521
172347 Marcos AmbroseMarcos AmbroseLittle Debbie / Kingsford / Clorox Running1121520
181699 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsAflac Running1091520
193734 John AndrettiJohn AndrettiWindow World Running1061520
203516 Greg BiffleGreg Biffle3M Running1031520
214278 Regan SmithRegan SmithFurniture Row RacingRunning1001520
221296 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteAsk.com Running1021521
234021 Bill ElliottBill ElliottMotorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto CenterRunning941520
244366 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteWindow World Running911520
251736 Scott RiggsScott RiggsRed Bank Outfitters Running881520
261011 Denny HamlinDenny HamlinFedEx Express Running851520
271488 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.AMP Energy / National Guard Running871521
282631 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCaterpillar Running791520
29159 Kasey KahneKasey KahneBudweiser Running761520
30118 Aric AlmirolaAric AlmirolaGuitar Hero Running731520
31748 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe's Running701520
322977 Sam Hornish, Jr.Sam Hornish, Jr.Mobil 1 Running671510
332412 David StremmeDavid StremmePenske Racing Running641510
34317 Robby GordonRobby GordonJim Beam Running611510
353882 Scott Speed (R)Scott SpeedRed Bull Running581510
363639 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanU.S. Army Running551500
372126 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayCrown Royal Running521390
381998 Paul MenardPaul MenardMenards / Quaker State Accident491380
39683 Brian VickersBrian VickersRed Bull Accident461340
401841 Jeremy MayfieldJeremy MayfieldAll Sport Body Quencher Running431260
41418 Kyle BuschKyle BuschM&M's Accident5012388
424128 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilGolden Corral Running37900
43920 Joey Logano (R)Joey LoganoThe Home DepotAccident34790

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