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1962 Daytona 500: Fireball Roberts dominates from the pole

February 18, 1962

Fireball Roberts dominates from the pole, leading 144 laps in the No. 22 Pontiac to beat Richard Petty.

The Finish

Fireball Roberts (#22) beat Richard Petty (#43) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Fireball Roberts (#22) leads from the pole Roberts starts up front and never looks back. Roberts (#22) extends his lead over Petty (#43) Roberts (#22) cruises to victory, leads 144 laps

Squares Result

Winning digit: 2 (P1) and 3 (P2). If you had the square at (2, 3), you won the final.