NASCAR Cup Series 1962 1 1962-02-18 1962-02-18 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/ctlana1614082476.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/i6opck1771078273.jpg The 1962 Daytona 500, was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that was held on February 18, 1962, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was won by Fireball Roberts driving a 1962 Pontiac. Roberts drove his famous number 22 to victory in three hours and 10 minutes. The race was run in its entirety without a single caution flag. Roberts dominated the event by leading 144 of the 200 laps. The win was Roberts' second victory of the season. 2434732