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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15, 1976: David Pearson explains in victory lane how he managed to get his thoroughly crashed Mercury across the finish line to win the 1976 Daytona 500. Pearson crashed with Richard Petty, but was able to drive across the line on the engine?s starter motor. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15, 1976:  David Pearson explains in victory lane how he managed to get his thoroughly crashed Mercury across the finish line to win the 1976 Daytona 500. Pearson crashed with Richard Petty, but was able to drive across the line on the engine?s starter motor.  (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)