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1959 Daytona 500

Car #42

February 22, 1959 · Replayed in 60 seconds

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The inaugural Daytona 500. Lee Petty wins in a photo finish so close it takes three days to determine the winner. Stock car racing's biggest event is born.

Key Moments

Lee Petty, No. 42, Petty Enterprises
Stage 1
  • Bob Welborn (#49) leads early in the inaugural raceCar #49 leads
Stage 2
  • Johnny Beauchamp (#73) and Lee Petty (#42) battleCar #73 leads
Final
  • Photo finish. Petty (#42) declared winner three days laterCar #42 wins

    ★ The closest finish result took 3 days of film review to declare.

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