As per tradition, Joe Gibbs Racing celebrates Daytona 500 victory at Steak ‘n Shake

In 1993, Joe Gibbs Racing — still in its infancy — pulled off the unthinkable by winning the 1993 Daytona 500 with future NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett.

The team celebrated by going down the street from Daytona International Speedway and ripping it up at … Steak ‘n Shake.

It would be aother 23 years before Joe Gibbs landed one of his cars in Victory Lane after the “Great American Race” again, seeing longtime driver Denny Hamlin accomplish the feat in the closest finish the race has ever seen in 2016.

As a nod to how far the group had come as an organization, growing from a small collection of individuals to the four-car powerhouse it is today while maintaining its humble roots, Gibbs took everyone back to the eatery to celebrate.

“Yes, that’s the REAL #Daytona500 trophy.” #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/66YI17F6ZQ

— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) February 22, 2016

So when Hamlin added a second Harley J. Earl trophy to his resume in Sunday’s instant classic, there was little doubt where the party would carry over to.

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When we won the #Daytona500 in 1993, we didn’t know what to do, so we took the trophy to @SteaknShake near the track to celebrate. Tonight we continued that tradition! @dennyhamlin even showed up. #NASCAR #TeamToyota @FedEx pic.twitter.com/qa43If07Qk

— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) February 18, 2019

A tasty tradition like no other.

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