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1969 Daytona 500: Yarbrough Wins
February 23, 1969
LeeRoy Yarbrough makes history with the first Daytona 500 won on a final-lap pass, stealing the win from Charlie Glotzbach.
The Finish
LeeRoy Yarbrough (#98) beat Charlie Glotzbach (#6) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Charlie Glotzbach (#6) leads early
LeeRoy Yarbrough (#98) challenges for the lead
Yarbrough (#98) passes Glotzbach on the final lap to win The first Daytona 500 decided by a last-lap pass.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 8 (P1) and 6 (P2). If you had the square at (8, 6), you won the final.