Since 1988, the race has been held on the first Saturday of July closest to the United States' Independence Day and in 1998 became the first restrictor plate/Daytona race to be held at night.
The race has been held on the first Saturday of July closest to the United States' Independence Day. This was since 1988. The race in 1998 became the first restrictor plate/Daytona race. This was since 1988. This was to be held at night.