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1980 Daytona 500: Buddy Baker wins the fastest Daytona 500 ever at 177
February 17, 1980
Buddy Baker wins the fastest Daytona 500 ever at 177.6 mph. The race was caution-free from start to finish.
The Finish
Buddy Baker (#28) beat Bobby Allison (#15) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Buddy Baker (#28) leads early
Bobby Allison (#15) challenges mid-race
Baker (#28) pulls away in caution-free race for record speed 177.6 mph average—the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 8 (P1) and 5 (P2). If you had the square at (8, 5), you won the final.