The 1966 Daytona 500 was a spectacle of speed and strategy, with Ford cars leading the charge. The race saw Ford drivers taking the top five positions, a feat that underscored their dominance.

1965: For the first time, the race did not span 500 miles due to rain. That year, it was the Daytona 332½. 1966: The King ...

1965: For the first time, the race did not span 500 miles due to rain. That year, it was the Daytona 332½. 1966: The King etched his name as the first multi-time winner. Mario Andretti becomes ...