The 1966 Daytona 500, the 8th running of the event, was won by Richard Petty driving a 1966 Plymouth on February 27, 1966. Petty drove his number 43 to victory in just over three hours after starting the race on the pole. There were four caution flags which slowed the race for 22 laps. Petty came from two laps down to win the event after 198 laps were completed.The race was shortened by two laps due to rain. The win was Petty's second victory of the season.

The 1966 Daytona 500, the 8th running of the event, was won by Richard Petty driving a 1966 Plymouth on February 27, 1966. Petty drove his number 43 to victory in just over three hours after starting the race on the pole. There were four caution flags which slowed the race for 22 laps. Petty came from two laps down to win the event after 198 laps were completed.The race was shortened by two laps due to rain. The win was Petty's second victory of the season.

The&nbsp;1966 Daytona 500, the 8th running of the&nbsp;event, was won by&nbsp;Richard Petty&nbsp;driving a 1966&nbsp;Plymouth&nbsp;on February 27, 1966. Petty drove his number 43 to victory in just over three hours after starting the race on the pole. There were four caution flags which slowed the race for 22 laps. Petty came from two laps down to win the event after 198 laps were completed.The race was shortened by two laps due to rain.&nbsp;The win was Petty's second victory of the season.

The 1966 Daytona 500

Relive the magic moments of the Great American Race - The Daytona 500.  These 2 minute episodes recap the each race and the winner of the Daytona 500 from 1959 to 2018.

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Relive the magic moments of the Great American Race - The Daytona 500. These 2 minute episodes recap the each race and the winner of the Daytona 500 from 1959 to 2018.

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