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1981 Daytona 500: Richard Petty wins his record seventh and final Daytona 500 in the No
February 15, 1981
Richard Petty wins his record seventh and final Daytona 500 in the No. 43 Pontiac. Bobby Allison finishes second.
The Finish
Richard Petty (#43) beat Bobby Allison (#28) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Richard Petty (#43) leads early
Bobby Allison (#28) challenges mid-race
Petty (#43) surges back for his seventh and final 500 win Petty's record of seven Daytona 500 wins still stands.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 3 (P1) and 8 (P2). If you had the square at (3, 8), you won the final.