In 1960 only 68 cars were allowed to start in a Super Speedway Event. During he second Daytona 500 on Feb. 14, 1960, 37 cars were eliminated on the 1st lap! Driving a Chevrolet sponsored by the Daytona Beach Kennel Club dog track, located on the back side of the Daytona International Speedway main grandstand, Junior Johnson beat Bobby Johns by 23 seconds.
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