What kind of car won the 1960 Daytona 500?

Answer 1

The first NASCAR races Daytona Speedway were held in 1959. Lee Petty won the 500 in a '59 Oldsmobile and Fireball Roberts won the 400 in a '59 Pontiac. The winners of the Duels were Lloyd 'Shorty' Rollins in a Ford and Bob Welborn in a Chevy.

Answer 2

The finish of the first Daytona 500 was one of the most controversial in NASCAR's history.

Lee Petty battled with Johnny Beauchamp during the final 30 laps of the race, it being notable that these two drivers were the only ones on the lead lap. Petty took the lead with 3 laps left, and led at the start of the final lap. Petty and Beauchamp drove side by side across the finish line at the end final lap for a photo finish.


Beauchamp was declared the unofficial winner by NASCAR officials. Petty protested the results and fellow competitor Fireball Roberts, who was standing by the finish line, stated it was clear that Petty had won. After viewing additional photographs and newsreel footage, NASCAR officials declared Petty the winner three days later.

Answer 3

In 1950, Billy Mathews was the winner of the Daytona 200.

Answer 4

The first Daytona 500 did not take place until 1959, so there was no Daytona 500 in 1950.

Answer 5

In 1959, Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500. He drove a 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88.

Answer 6

Fireball Roberts, Average speed 152.529

Answer 7

Fred Lorenzen, Average speed 141.539 mph

Answer 8

A Pontiac.