1973 Daytona 500

Richard Petty takes his 4th Daytona 500 victory in the 1973 running of the Great American race. Buddy Baker was clearly the dominant car during speedweeks, taking the pole and winning his qualifying race. During the race Buddy would lead 156 of the 200 laps, with Richard Petty being his closest competition. Petty is in the lead after a late race pitstop but Baker is charging hard and it looks as if another classic finish is shaping up. With only 6 laps to go, Buddy's car loses an engine and a dejected Baker is forced to coast into the garage. Richard Petty would go on to beat Bobby Isaac by over 2 laps, the largest margin of victory in Daytona 500 history.

Quick facts:
Darrell Waltrip finishes12th in his Daytona 500 debut.

Time of race: 3:10:50
Average Speed: 157.205 mph
Pole Speed: 185.662 mph
Cautions: 4 for 28 laps
Margin of Victory: 2 laps +
Attendance: 103,000
Purse: $36,100

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Daytona
• 500's

[Mr1963chevy]

i got a autograph from buddy baker in 1973,in rock hill s.c..still got it,looks as good now as then.

[rrjsgt113]

Real drivers and real cars!



[GalaxyDaveD]

@Hot80s Bobby left K&K in 1972 then joined up with Bud Moore ofr the full 1973 season.

[SandSCycles]

Isaac left in 1972

[Hot80s]

Buddy Baker? i thought Isaac was driving the 71 car??? When did Bobby leave the k&k car?

[zuel660]

Great vid!! The announcer's a little confused, though, Cale is driving a Malibu, not a Monte Carlo!