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1974 Daytona 500: Richard Petty wins his fifth Daytona 500
February 17, 1974
Richard Petty wins his fifth Daytona 500. The race is shortened to 180 laps due to the energy crisis. Ramo Stott finishes third.
The Finish
Richard Petty (#43) beat Cale Yarborough (#11) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Richard Petty (#43) leads early
Cale Yarborough (#11) challenges Petty
Petty (#43) wins as race is shortened to 180 laps The 1974 energy crisis forced NASCAR to shorten the race.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 3 (P1) and 1 (P2). If you had the square at (3, 1), you won the final.