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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.