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| |title=<center>1975 Twin 125s</center>
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| |image=1975twin125s1.jpg
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| |imagecaption=The start of the second race.
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| |status=<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span>
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| The '''''1975 Twin 125s''''' are two races at the Daytona National Speedway that served as qualifying events for the 1975 Daytona 500. Both occurred on 13th February, where the first race was won by Bobby Allison in a 1975 Matador, while David Pearson driving in a 1973 Mercury was victorious in the second. Both of these races were deemed to be competitive events, particularly during their final few laps.
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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 1975 Twin 125s, two drivers had already qualified. Donnie Allison won the pole position in a 1975 Chevrolet after achieving the best performance in the time trials with a recorded speed of 185.827mph,<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 Pearson.<ref name="daytona">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1975-02/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the start order and results of the 1975 Daytona 500.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref>
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| ==The Races==
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| Both races were regarded as highly competitive, with classic duels.<ref name="reunion">[http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/30808/racing-history-minute-1975-daytona-500 ''Racers Reunion'' providing an account of the races.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> In the first Twin 125s race, it appeared Buddy Baker, who was driving a 1973 Ford, was generally in control of the event. Although the race did experience 21 lead changes, Baker led 27 of the 50 laps and appeared to be on-course for the win.<ref name="one">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1975-01&series=Q ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the results of the first race.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> However, on lap 27, one of the Ford's tyres burst, causing Baker to spin off the track and lose considerable time. He would end up finishing sixth in the race, one lap down from the leaders.<ref name="reunion"/> Afterwards, the race was primarily between Bobby Allison and Dick Brooks in a 1973 Ford. Brooks was heavily closing on the lead, and had a few chances by the time of the final lap, but ultimately, Allison maintained the lead to win by just over a second. He would claim $1,500 in prize money, ahead of Brooks and Lennie Pond in a 1975 Chevrolet. Donnie Allison meanwhile retired on lap 9 following an oil leak.<ref name="reunion"/><ref name="one"/>
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| As for the second race, it was primarily between Pearson and Richard Petty in a 1974 Dodge.<ref name="reunion"/> Petty had led the majority of laps at 39, but Pearson was fast approaching.<ref name="two">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1975-02&series=Q ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the results of the second race.] Retrieved 2 Jan '22</ref> Petty was expecting a slingshot pass, but was unsure when the move would occur. Pearson made the move between turns 3 and 4, although admitted in a post-race interview that he thought he had made the move too early, and that Petty would overtake him soon afterwards. Ultimately, this did not happen, allowing Pearson to win and earn the $1,500 ahead of Petty and Cale Yarborough in a 1975 Chevrolet.<ref name="two"/> Petty later accepted that a potential move from Pearson was inevitable, because his opponent had the faster car.<ref name="reunion"/>
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| With the starters and race order decided, the 1975 Daytona 500 commenced on 16th February. It saw Benny Parsons in a 1975 Chevrolet claiming victory after passing Pearson on the 198th lap. Pearson was attempting to lap Yarborough and Richie Panch, when his vehicle ended up sandwiched between the duo, causing him and Yarborough to collide.<ref name="reunion"/> Pearson ended up dropping to fourth, two laps down from Parsons, who had only led four of the 200 laps. Bobby Allison and Yarborough finished second and third respectively, while Donnie Allison retired on lap 36 because of a fuel pump failure.<ref name="reunion"/><ref name="daytona"/>
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| ==Availability==
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| Footage of the 1975 Twin 125s has been confirmed to exist. According to ''NASCAR on TV'', 45 minutes of highlights for both races were broadcast on ABC's ''World Wide of Sports'' a month after the events were run, alongside a few other sports.<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/nascarracingontv/home/the-races/monster-energy-cup-series/1975-nascar-winston-cup-series/1975-twin-125s ''NASCAR on TV'' detailing ABC's broadcast of the 1975 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-EoyKotk3TYTZtxCBZX Austin LaPlante's YouTube playlist of NASCAR events from 1972-1979, noting no footage of the 1975 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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| *[[1961 Firecracker 250 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Grand National race; 1961)]]
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| *[[1962 Firecracker 250 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Grand National race; 1962)]]
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| *[[1963 Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1963)]]
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| *[[1967 Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1967)]]
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| *[[1971 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1971)]]
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| *[[1972 Firecracker 400 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1974 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1974)]]
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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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