1965
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn50Uq15BpU
Fred Lorenzen wins the 1965 Daytona 500 during the first ever rain shortened 500. The hemi engine that was so dominant during the 1964 Daytona 500 was banned by NASCAR after a number of deaths during the 1964 season. As a result of the ban, Chrysler boycotts the Daytona 500 and many stars including Richard Petty were absent from the race. Fred Lorenzen is able to hold off Marvin Panch as the two drivers get together just as the caution flag falls for rain on lap 129.
Time of race:
2:22:56
Average Speed: 141.539 mph
Pole Speed: 171.151 mph Cautions: 3 for 43 laps
Margin of Victory: under caution
Attendance: 58,682
Purse: $27,100