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1965 Daytona 500: Fred Lorenzen wins the first rain-shortened Daytona 500
February 14, 1965
Fred Lorenzen wins the first rain-shortened Daytona 500. The race is called after 133 laps due to weather.
The Finish
Fred Lorenzen (#28) beat Darel Dieringer (#16) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Fred Lorenzen (#28) leads early
Darel Dieringer (#16) challenges Lorenzen
Rain halts race at 133 laps. Lorenzen (#28) declared winner First rain-shortened Daytona 500 in history.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 8 (P1) and 6 (P2). If you had the square at (8, 6), you won the final.