2000 Daytona 500

[4] Penske-Kranefuss Racing's Rusty Wallace set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 47.555 and an average speed of 189.255 mph (304.576 km/h).

[4] Penske-Kranefuss Racing's Rusty Wallace set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 47.425 and an average speed of 189.773 mph (305.410 km/h).

[4] Robert Yates Racing's Ricky Rudd set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 47.344 and an average speed of 190.098 mph (305.933 km/h).

Andy Petree Racing's Joe Nemechek set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 46.663 and an average speed of 192.872 mph (310.397 km/h).

[4] During the session, a crash involving Jeff Fuller and Greg Sacks occurred, forcing both drivers to use backup cars for the Gatorade 125s.

[4] Tyler Jet Motorsports' Johnny Benson Jr. set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 46.375 and an average speed of 194.070 mph (312.325 km/h).

[11] The final practice session, sometimes referred to as Happy Hour, was held on Saturday, February 19, after the preliminary 2000 NAPA Auto Parts 300.

[4] Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 46.478 and an average speed of 193.640 mph (311.633 km/h).

[12] During the session, Dale Jarrett was involved in a spin in the track's first and second turns after a check-up by Mike Bliss caused a chain reaction of drivers slowing down.

[4] Dale Jarrett, driving for Robert Yates Racing, managed to win the pole, setting a time of 47.098 and an average speed of 191.091 miles per hour (307.531 km/h) in Saturday's session.

The layout of Daytona International Speedway , the venue where the race was held.
The 2000 Daytona 500 program cover, featuring Jeff Gordon .