Practice #1

The 1962 Firecracker 250 NASCAR CUP Series practice results offer insights into driver performance, including lap times, top speeds, and practice session leaders at Daytona International Speedway.

Firecracker 250

Wednesday, July 4th, 1962

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

  • 12 Pontiac
  • 2 Chrysler
  • 2 Mercury
  • 2 Dodge
  • 7 Ford
  • 6 Chevrolet
  • 2 Plymouth

  • Drivers Entered: 33
  • Laps Scheduled: 100
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 153.688
  • Cautions: 2 for 7 laps
  • Lead Changes: 14
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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