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Foyt Earns Daytona 500 Victory After Tough Race
A.J. Foyt finally won the Daytona 500 in a dramatic finish, beating Bobby Allison and Charlie Glotzbach as Richard Petty led early before mechanical issues. Foyt, already a three-time Indy winner, claimed $38,400 from a $178,000 purse and extended his NASCAR success as Wood Brothers praised his steady pace amid several near-misses and high-speed moments at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
A.J. Foyt
Richard
Petty
Bobby
Allison
Tye
Indy
Les
Mans
Foyt
Daytona International Speedway
Mies
Hurlubise
Mme
Jim
Benny Parsons
Detroit
Parsons
Jong
Club
North Wilkesboro
N.C
Toyt
Richard Petty
Doda
Charlie Glotzbach
Asl
Jim Vandiver
Vandiver
Vic Elford
England
Indianapolis
Mercury
Texas
Nascar
Glen Wood
Wood Brothers
Stuart
Bobby Isaac
Reylinder
Bobby Allison
Chevrolet
Buddy Baker
Walter Ballard
Houston
Tex
Glen
Leonard
Delano Wood
Piis