1965 Daytona 500

Fred Lorenzen wins the 1965 race during the first ever rain shortened Daytona 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 [...]

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