What year was the first nationally televised Daytona 500?

Answer 1

The booth announcers for the 1979 Daytona 500 were Ken Squier, David Hobbs and Chris Economaki. This was the first race shown live in its entirety on national television.

Answer 2

The 1979 Daytona 500 was the first race to be broadcasted live in its entirety on national television, which aired on CBS.