William Byron celebrates winning the Daytona 500. Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
William Byronwent from virtual racing on a computer in his parents' home as a kid to winning one of NASCAR's most iconic races.
What's happening: The Charlotte native, 26, won the Daytona 500 Monday night.
Catch up quick: Byron, a Charlotte Country Day alum, drives for Concord-based Hendrick Motorsports.
He's one of the drivers featured in Netflix's new docuseries "NASCAR: Full Speed," which follows the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series (stock car racing's highest level) playoffs and championship race.
