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1990 Daytona 500: The biggest upset in Daytona 500 history
February 18, 1990
The biggest upset in Daytona 500 history. Dale Earnhardt blows a tire on the last lap while leading, and Derrike Cope inherits the win in the No. 10 Chevrolet.
The Finish
Derrike Cope (#10) beat Terry Labonte (#1) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Dale Earnhardt (#3) dominates early
Earnhardt (#3) continues to lead
Earnhardt blows tire on last lap. Cope (#10) wins the upset Earnhardt had led 499 of 500 miles when his tire went down in Turn 3.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 0 (P1) and 1 (P2). If you had the square at (0, 1), you won the final.