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2012 Daytona 500: Race delayed by rain to Monday
February 27, 2012
Race delayed by rain to Monday. Juan Pablo Montoya hits a jet dryer under caution, causing a massive fire. Kenseth wins in overtime for Roush Fenway.
The Finish
Matt Kenseth (#17) beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#88) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Denny Hamlin (#11) leads early
Greg Biffle (#16) runs strong mid-race
Montoya hits jet dryer under caution; massive fire One of the most bizarre moments in Daytona 500 history.
Kenseth (#17) wins in OT over Earnhardt Jr. (#88)
Squares Result
Winning digit: 7 (P1) and 8 (P2). If you had the square at (7, 8), you won the final.