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1975 Daytona 500: Benny Parsons wins the Daytona 500 from the 32nd starting position
February 16, 1975
Benny Parsons wins the Daytona 500 from the 32nd starting position, one of the greatest comeback wins in race history. Bobby Allison finishes second.
The Finish
Benny Parsons (#72) beat Bobby Allison (#12) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
David Pearson (#21) leads early
Bobby Allison (#12) takes over mid-race
Parsons (#72) charges from the back to take the lead Parsons started 32nd and methodically worked through the field.
Parsons (#72) wins the Daytona 500
Squares Result
Winning digit: 2 (P1) and 2 (P2). If you had the square at (2, 2), you won the final.