Trevor Bayne
NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 winner
Born
February 19th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional race car driver from the United States, won the Daytona 500 in 2011 at the age of 20, becoming the youngest winner in the race's history. Competed primarily in the NASCAR Cup Series and earned acclaim for driving for various teams, including Wood Brothers Racing. Sustained a career that included participation in multiple prestigious events and series throughout the years.
Won the 2011 Daytona 500
Competed in NASCAR Cup Series
Drove for Wood Brothers Racing
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