1970 Daytona 500

Daytona 500 highlights: Pete Hamilton wins the 1970 Daytona 500 in a 1970 winged Plymouth Superbird. The 1970 race saw qualifying speeds approaching 200 MPH with Cale Yarborough taking the pole at mph. Hamilton would fight off challenges by David Pearson late in the race to win by 3 car lengths. Time of race: 3:20:32 Average Speed: mph Pole Speed: mph Cautions: 6 for 45 laps Margin of Victory: 3 car lengths Attendance: 103,800 Purse: $44,850