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1997 Daytona 500: At just 25 years old
February 16, 1997
At just 25 years old, Jeff Gordon wins his first Daytona 500 in the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet. Hendrick goes 1-2-3 with Gordon, Labonte, and Craven.
The Finish
Jeff Gordon (#24) beat Terry Labonte (#5) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Bill Elliott (#94) leads early
Dale Earnhardt (#3) takes over mid-race
Earnhardt crashes on lap 188. Gordon (#24) wins under caution Hendrick goes 1-2-3 with Gordon, Terry Labonte, and Ricky Craven.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 4 (P1) and 5 (P2). If you had the square at (4, 5), you won the final.