The 2007 Daytona 500 — held on February 18 at the Daytona International Speedway — was a razor‑thin masterclass in drafting and timing. After 202 laps covering 505 miles (813 km) and a fierce two‑lap green‑white‑checker finish, Kevin Harvick edged out Mark Martin by a mere 0.020 seconds to claim the win. Harvick led just four laps and averaged 149.333 mph, while Martin, in his 23rd attempt at the “Great American Race,” again came up just short. Beyond the ultra‑tight finish, the race carried sto