This strategic move not only enhanced Ford's reputation but also set a new standard in the racing world. The 1966 Daytona 500 was a spectacle of speed and strategy, with Ford cars leading the charge.

The Ford GT ... its debut. Daytona is an emotionally resonant place to debut the GT racer. Its ancestor, the GT40 Mk.II, won the first official 24 Hours of Daytona back in 1966, and then went ...