Richard Petty dominated Daytona as he led 184 of 200 laps, claiming the first of his seven Daytona 500 victories. That era, ...

It all started with Lee Petty, which feels appropriate. He won the first Daytona 500 in 1959. Five years later, his son, Richard, claimed the increasingly iconic NASCAR race for the first time.

1964: Richard Petty cruised to his first Daytona 500 victory by leading 184 laps ... 1970: Pete Hamilton’s Plymouth Superbird made its debut, along with the Ford Torino. They ushered in a ...

Richard Petty ... track record at the Daytona 500 solidifies the title. The 87-year-old has seven Daytona 500 wins, which is the most by a single driver. Petty won the 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973 ...