Video: AJ Foyt wins 1972 Daytona 500

A.J. Foyt driving for the Wood Brothers wins the 1972 Daytona 500. Richard Petty starts in the 32nd position after his car loses a fuel pump in the first qualifying race earlier in the week, the same race that took the life of Friday Hassler. Petty doesn't stay back there for very long and is able to lead a total of 31 laps before his engine expires halfway through the race. Foyt would retake the lead and go on to beat Charlie Glotzbach by nearly two laps.

Time of race: 3:05:42
Average Speed: 161.55 mph
Pole Speed: 186.632 mph
Cautions: 3 for 17 laps
Margin of Victory: 1 lap +
Attendance: 98,600
Purse: $44,600