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1970 Daytona 500: Pete Hamilton wins the Daytona 500 as a Petty Enterprises driver in the No
February 22, 1970
Pete Hamilton wins the Daytona 500 as a Petty Enterprises driver in the No. 40 Plymouth. David Pearson finishes second with Bobby Allison third.
The Finish
Pete Hamilton (#40) beat David Pearson (#17) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
David Pearson (#17) leads early
Pete Hamilton (#40) takes the lead
Hamilton (#40) holds off Pearson for the win Hamilton's first and only Daytona 500 victory.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 0 (P1) and 7 (P2). If you had the square at (0, 7), you won the final.