Daytona 500 Qualifer #2
Daytona International Speedway — February 25, 1966
Earl Balmer
Winner
40
Laps
33
Entries
5
Leaders
Earl Balmer won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 1966, leading 1 of 40 laps. Jim Hurtubise finished second; Dick Hutcherson rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 25, 1966
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | Earl Balmer |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Jim Hurtubise |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 5 | 5 | — | Ned Jarrett |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | David Pearson |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Bobby Isaac |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Jim Paschal |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | G.C. Spencer |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Frank Warren |
| 11 | 9 | -2 | A.J. Foyt |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | H.B. Bailey |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Elmo Langley |
| 14 | 23 | +9 | Wendell Scott |
| 15 | 22 | +7 | Bill Champion |
| 16 | 32 | +16 | Neil Castles |
| 17 | 27 | +10 | Paul Connors |
| 18 | 19 | +1 | John Sears |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | J.T. Putney |
| 20 | 12 | -8 | Mario Andretti |
| 21 | 29 | +8 | Jim Malloy |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Sonny Hutchins |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Gene Black |
| 24 | 30 | +6 | Jack Goodwin |
| 25 | 28 | +3 | Jimmy Helms |
| 26 | 17 | -9 | Stick Elliott |
| 27 | 26 | -1 | Blaine Kauffman |
| 28 | 3 | -25 | Bunkie Blackburn |
| 29 | 24 | -5 | Bub Strickler |
| 30 | 31 | +1 | Cy Fairchild |
| 31 | 7 | -24 | Bobby Allison |
| 32 | 33 | +1 | T.L. Blakely |
| 33 | 13 | -20 | Rene Charland |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2?
Earl Balmer won the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 at Daytona International Speedway driving for Fox Racing.
Where was the 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 held?
The 1966 Daytona 500 Qualifer #2 was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 1966.