February 16, 1975: Daytona 500-Benny Parsons takes the lead three laps from the finish and wins the Daytona 500 when leader David Pearson spins on the backstretch.
On February 16, 1975, Benny Parsons took the top spot with three laps remaining in the Daytona 500, ultimately emerging as the winner after David Pearson's spin on the track's backstretch.