February 21, 1954
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Lee Petty wins "NASCAR Grand National", at Daytona Beach & Road Course.
Tim Flock finishes first but is disqualified from his apparent win at Daytona, elevating Lee Petty to the official winner. Flock quits NASCAR in disgust. Flock's car had been equipped with a two-way radio, the first such use in NASCAR Grand National competition.
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