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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.