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When Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500 who came in second?
In 1959, Johnny Beauchamp finished second to Lee Petty in the inaugural Daytona 500.
Who won the first Daytona race?
The first race on the Speedway was in 1958. Racing on the sand began in the early 1900s.
How many times did Richard Petty finish 2nd in the Daytona 500?
Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 seven times.1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981
Who was the Daytona 500 winner of 1971?
Richard Petty won the 1971 Daytona 500.
First Daytona 500 auto race?
1959, was won by Lee Petty in an Oldsmobile
Why is lee petty important to NASCAR?
He won three NASCAR championships and the first Daytona 500.
Who won the 1980 Daytona 500?
Buddy Baker won the 1980 Daytona 500.
Who is Jeff Gordon tied with on winning the Daytona 500?
Jeff Gordon is tied with Dale Jarrett and Bobby Allison, all have won three Daytona 500's.Cale Yarborough won four and Richard Petty won seven.
What type of car did Lee Petty drive to win the first Daytona 500?
Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 seven times, using several different car makes.1964 (Plymouth)1966 (Plymouth)1971 (Plymouth)1973 (Dodge)1974 (Dodge)1979 (Oldsmobile)1981 (Buick)
Who won the Daytona 500 after the track was repaved in 1978?
After the Daytona track was repaved in 1978, Richard Petty won the next Daytona 500 on February 18, 1979.
Which year did Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500 race in history?
Kyle Petty raced in 28 Daytona 500's during his career (1981-2008).He was only credited with 27 starts, because during the 1989 Daytona 500, Petty took over for Eddie Bierschwale in the #23 car, after failing to qualify his #42 car for the race.Bierschwale was credited with a tenth place finish. In Nascar, as long as you start the race you are the driver of record. No matter who drives it to the checkered flag.
How much did Dale Earnhardt Jr. make for winning the 2014 Daytona 500?
Excluding bonuses, Dale Jr. earned $1,506,363for winning the 2014 Daytona 500.
