Daytona 500: Causality Report
First Wreck: Elliott Sadler bumps Jimmie Johnson on the left bumper and the “big early one” ensues. Others collected in the carnage are Danica Patrick, Trevor Bayne, David Ragan and Kurt Busch. (video reference)
Little While Later: Newman has a flat tire, spins and brings out the caution. On pit road Newman had problems again and came to an abrupt halt. AJ Allmendinger then ran into the back of him and was forced to go to the garage for repairs.
Little While Later: Jeff Gordon had problems with his gauges and cooked his engine.
Little While Later: Going for the 200K half way bonus Terry Labonte stayed out on the track following pit stops by nearly everyone. He was spun by Marcos Ambrose.
Little While Later: Clint Bowyer ran of fuel and came to a stop on the back stretch.
Little While Later: Juan Pablo Montoya had some sort of car problem and hit the jet dryer. (video reference)