Daytona 500 Qualifer #1
Daytona International Speedway — February 25, 1966
Paul Goldsmith
Winner
40
Laps
32
Entries
3
Leaders
Paul Goldsmith won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 1966, leading 12 of 40 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Don White rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 25, 1966
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Don White |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Marvin Panch |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Sam McQuagg |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | Gordon Johncock |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | Darel Dieringer |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | Larry Frank |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Cale Yarborough |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | Curtis Turner |
| 12 | 7 | -5 | James Hylton |
| 13 | 13 | — | Roy Mayne |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Calvin Kelly |
| 15 | 28 | +13 | Ned Setzer |
| 16 | 24 | +8 | Henley Gray |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Wayne Smith |
| 18 | 33 | +15 | Bob Derrington |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Buddy Baker |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | Larry Hess |
| 21 | 16 | -5 | Johnny Allen |
| 22 | 31 | +9 | Gene Petro |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | Johnny Rutherford |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Ronnie Chumley |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Tiny Lund |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | Blackie Watt |
| 27 | 32 | +5 | Nick Rampling |
| 28 | 30 | +2 | Doug Cooper |
| 29 | 22 | -7 | Rock Harn |
| 30 | 15 | -15 | Jabe Thomas |
| 31 | 17 | -14 | Lionel Johnson |
| 32 | 26 | -6 | Gene Cline |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1?
Paul Goldsmith won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 at Daytona International Speedway driving for Nichels Engineering.
Where was the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 held?
The 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 1966.