This upcoming weekend, Daytona 500, NASCAR cup series race will take place. It’s the 65th edition. Each year the race held between the third week of February. Venue for the Daytona 500 is announced it will take place at Daytona International Speedway, where at one time 100k people can attend the race. Daytona 500 prize money for the drivers announced.
| Drivers Standings | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | $2.2m |
| Runner-up | $1.6m |
| 3rd Place | $1.2m |
| 4th Place | $1m |
| 5th Place | $950k |
| 6th Place | $875k |
| 7th Place | $750k |
| 8th Place | $600k |
| 9th Place | $550k |
| 10th Place | $500k |
How Much Winning Driver earn at Daytona 500?
The official information regarding to Daytona 500 purse for year 2023 is not revealed yet. However, UK and US media outlets back in year 2022, revealed that winning driver earn $2.1m for winning the race, while runner-up earn share from prize money maximum $1.5m and third place driver earn share of $1.1m.
- Joey Logano who win’s Daytona 500 earn share of $1.5m in 2015.
- In 2018, Austin Dillon earn biggest chunk from the purse upto $1.9m (estimated) for winning Daytona 500.
- Daytona 500 prize money constantly increased each year and it’s hike maximum to $25m.
The complete prize money for Daytona 500 provided once the race is completed the complete purse divided among the 45 drivers, the top 10 drivers purse details revealed for year 2023 (estimated figures).