Today in sports history: Feb. 27
In 1966, Richard Petty won the rain-shortened Daytona 500 by more than a lap at a speed of 160.927 mph.
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In 1966, Richard Petty won the rain-shortened Daytona 500 by more than a lap at a speed of 160.927 mph.
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