More accurately, this is the first NASCAR to CLAIM the 200-mph feat. The first officially recorded evidence of a 200-mph run took place on March 24th, 1970 at Talladega in a heavily modified Chrysler Engineering Charger Daytona test mule—also driven by Buddy Baker. Still, Chrysler chose to market Baker’s No.6 Charger Daytona as the first NASCAR to reach 200 mph instead, seeing as this was the company’s premier factory-backed Daytona at the time, rather than a test vehicle. Chrysler admitted that

The largest wreck in NASCAR history happened at Daytona in 1960

1970: Richard Petty Crashes Violently At Darlington

1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR The 1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR is a legendary muscle car that was specifically designed for racing. A joint venture between Plymouth and American Motors Corporation (AMC), the AAR was a homologation special built to meet NASCAR racing requirements. With its distinctive AAR decals, shaker hood, and powerful 340 cubic inch V8 engine, the AAR Cuda was a formidable force on the track. Its performance-oriented features, including a stiffer suspension and upgraded brakes, made it a