The Harley J. Earl Trophy is the trophy presented to the winner of the premier – and season-opening – event of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), the Daytona 500. It is named after influential automobile designer Harley Earl, who served as the second commissioner of NASCAR.

3 days ago · The Daytona 500 trophy has to have presence, physicality, meatiness. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be worthy of the victory it represents. It goes without saying that this is the most coveted race ...

2 days ago · The trophy itself is four feet tall, five feet wide, and is in the same triangular oval shape as the speedway. Richard Petty, seven-time winner of the Daytona 500, has the most Harley J. Earl Trophy replicas in his possession. Cale Yarborough has four, and others, including Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon, have three each.

22 hours ago · Winning the Daytona 500 can be a career- and life-changing moment, securing a driver’s permanent place in NASCAR history and hoisting the massive Harley J. Earl Trophy. So here’s a look back ...

3 days ago · The 67th Daytona 500 is set to take place on Sunday, February 16, at the Daytona International Speedway. The NASCAR Cup Series drivers will battle it out over 200 laps and 500 miles on the 2.5-mile track, all vying for a place in motorsports history …

Feb 6, 2025 · The Harley J. Earl trophy, given to the Daytona 500 champion, paid a visit to News 6 along with Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher.

May 13, 2024 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2024) — Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the 2025 DAYTONA 500 logo, paying tribute to the design roots of speed as it features the iconic Harley J. Earl Trophy front and center.

The Harley J. Earl Trophy is the trophy presented to the winner of the premier – and season-opening – event of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), the Daytona 500. It is named after influential automobile designer Harley Earl , who served as the second commissioner of NASCAR.

Feb 14, 2021 · While the Daytona 500 champion doesn't take home the Harley J. Earl trophy, the winner of the "Great American Race" is awarded a replica, which has a black base with a scaled-down replica of the...

Feb 13, 2024 · Smaller, replica trophies became standard issue to Daytona 500 winners beginning in 1998. Though just a replica, the trophy still weighs 54 pounds. Legendary GM designer Harley Earl was...