The 1959-20 was a Grand National (now Sprint Cup) event held at Lakewood Speedway on June 14, 1959. Richard Petty appeared to win his first career race, but second place finisher, father Lee Petty, thought the old man had beat the kid. Lee, the eventual season champion, was indeed right, as NASCAR reversed its desicion and gave the elder Petty the victory. Richard would not win until 1960. Stats
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