Bill Elliott (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

Today marks 16 days before the NASCAR Cup Series drivers suit up for the biggest race of the year, the 2025 DAYTONA 500. The number “16” is an unparalleled mark of excellence and endurance in the race. NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott completed every lap of the scheduled 200-lap race 16 times – the most ever. Additionally, Elliott, who won the 1985 DAYTONA 500 from the pole position, also completed every lap in the 2003 rain-shorted race and every lap in three extended races in 2006, 2010, 2011.

Tune-in to the 2025 DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.