It was held on February 19 , 2006 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , Florida .
The 2006 Daytona 500 , the 48th running of the event , was the first race in the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season .
Daytona 500 was held on February 19 , 2006 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , Florida .
The 2006 Daytona 500 , the 48th running of the event , was the first race in the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season .