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| | #REDIRECT [[1973-1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Series (partially found footage of NASCAR races; 1973-1974)]] |
| |title=<center>1974 Twin 125s</center>
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| |image=1974twin125s1.jpg
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| |imagecaption=Richard Petty leading the field in the Daytona 500, a day after retiring from the Twin 125s.
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| |status=<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span>
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| The '''''1974 Twin 125s''''' are two races at the Daytona National Speedway that served as qualifying events for the 1974 Daytona 500. Both occurred on 14th February, where the first race was won by Bobby Isaac while Cale Yarborough was victorious in the second, with both driving 1974 Chevrolets.
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| ==Background==
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| The Twin 125s are unique races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. They consist of two qualifying heats that determine the majority of the 40 competitors for the Daytona 500.<ref>[https://dknation.draftkings.com/22274184/daytona-500-qualifying-rules-starting-lineup-timed-lap-duels-twin-125s-race-order-grid ''Draftkings Nation'' detailing the Twin 125s.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> It would also allow for the racers to analyse how their vehicles performed during the heats and modify them accordingly for the main event.<ref name="ny">[https://www.nytimes.com/1972/02/18/archives/hassler-killed-at-daytona-in-crash-involving-12-cars-hassler-is.html ''The New York Times'' detailing the the Twin 125s' purpose.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> Prior to the 1974 Twin 125s, two drivers had already qualified. David Pearson won the pole position in a 1973 Mercury after achieving the best performance in the time trials with a recorded speed of 185.017,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080226005254/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/motorsports/2001/daytona500/news/2001/02/11/nascar_winners_ap/ Archived ''CNN Sports Illustrated'' listing Daytona 500 pole winners and their qualifying speeds.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090630132519/http://www.racingone.com/article.aspx?artnum=50156 Archived ''Racing One'' listing Daytona 500 pole winners.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> ahead of Richard Petty in a 1974 Dodge.<ref name="daytona">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1974-02/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the start order and results of the 1974 Daytona 500.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref>
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| ==The Races==
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| In the first Twin 125s race, Isaac was victorious and claimed $1,700 in prize money, ahead of George Follmer in a 1973 Ford and Donnie Allison in a 1974 Chervolet. In a race with 7 lead changes and three cautions lasting 17 laps, Isaac led precisely half of the 50 laps. Pearson notably retired on lap 35, after experiencing windshield issues.<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1974-01&series=Q ''Racing-Reference'' detailing results for the first race.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> As for race 2, Yarborough led two-fifths of the race on-route to winning the race, claiming the $1,700 ahead of Jim Vandiver in a 1972 Dodge, and Hershel McGriff in a 1974 Dodge. In an event featuring 11 lead changes, 18 of the laps were under caution, including for a crash Grant Adcox experience on lap 24 in a 1974 Chevrolet. Petty meanwhile retired on lap 26 following engine failure.<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1974-02&series=Q ''Racing-Reference'' detailing results for the second race.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref>
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| With the starters and race order decided, the 1974 Daytona 500 commenced on 14th February. It saw Petty ultimately claim victory after overtaking Bobby Allison on lap 190, and remaining in the lead for the final ten laps. Yarborough finished second, ahead of fellow 1974 Chevrolet driver Ramo Stott. Issac finished eighth and two laps down from the leaders, while Pearson retired on lap 61 following a broken exhaust.<ref name="daytona"/>
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| ==Availability==
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| Footage of the 1974 Twin 125s has been confirmed to exist. According to ''NASCAR on TV'', 30 minutes of highlights for both races were broadcast on ABC's ''World Wide of Sports'' on 16th February 1974, alongside a few other sports.<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/nascarracingontv/home/the-races/monster-energy-cup-series/1974-nascar-winston-cup-series/1974-twin-125s ''NASCAR on TV'' detailing ABC's broadcast of the 1974 Twin 125s.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> However, according to YouTuber Austin LaPlante, who created various playlists of NASCAR broadcasts, no footage of these races are currently publicly accessible on YouTube or on any other platform.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpOsC5QfSBDO2-EoyKotk3TYTZtxCBZXAustin LaPlante's YouTube playlist of NASCAR events from 1972-1979, noting no footage of the 1974 Twin 125s races are currently accessible.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref>
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| ==See Also==
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| *[[1960 Daytona Races (lost CBS and NBC televised footage of NASCAR prelude events to Daytona 500; 1960)]]
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| *[[1971 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1971)]]
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| *[[1976 Dixie 500 (lost CBS footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1979 Southeastern 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1979)]]
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| *[[1982 Twin 125s race 1 (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying race; existence unconfirmed; 1982)]]
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| *[[1984 Delaware 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1984)]]
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| *[[1984 Warner W. Hodgdon Carolina 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; existence unconfirmed; 1984)]]
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| *[[1985 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; existence unconfirmed; 1985)]]
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| *[[1986 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; existence unconfirmed; 1986)]]
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| *[[1996 DeVilbiss SuperFinish 200 (partially found televised footage of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race; 1996)]]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category:Lost recordings of real incidents]]
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| [[Category:Lost TV]]
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| [[Category:Completely lost media]]
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