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1978 Daytona 500: Bobby Allison wins the Daytona 500 for Bud Moore in the No

February 19, 1978

Bobby Allison wins the Daytona 500 for Bud Moore in the No. 15 Ford. Buddy Baker finishes second with Benny Parsons third.

The Finish

Bobby Allison (#15) beat Buddy Baker (#28) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Cale Yarborough (#11) leads early Darrell Waltrip (#88) takes over mid-race Allison (#15) surges to the front and holds on for the win Allison's first Daytona 500 victory.

Squares Result

Winning digit: 5 (P1) and 8 (P2). If you had the square at (5, 8), you won the final.