In a race that featured 41 lead changes between 20 drivers, William Byron, in the Axalta 24 Chevy Camero, gave team owner Rick Hendrick a first place finish to add to Hendrick Motor Sports 40th anniversary. Byron took the lead after a restart on Lap 197 of 200 in the DAYTONA 500 and went on to take the checkered flag. Bryon’s teammate took second place, giving Hendrick a 1-2 finish and the organization’s first victory in the Great American Race since 2013.

The victory was Hendrick’s ninth in the DAYTONA 500, tying the company with Petty Enterprises for most in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series most prestigious event. The race was postponed from Sunday to Monday because of heavy rains during the weekend.

Here are some pre-race highlights from a wet weekend.