From the Archives | 24 Hours of Daytona 1969 | Penske's First Overall Win at the Daytona 24

Relive one of the most dramatic chapters in Daytona endurance racing with this classic film from the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona. Porsche was widely expected to dominate again, entering 5 factory effort 908's — but in a stunning turn of events the Sunoco-liveried Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet, driven by Mark Donohue and Chuck Parsons for Team Penske, even after enduring mechanical setbacks, they were able to take the overall victory by 30 laps, covering 626 laps and more than 2,380 miles. This win was especially significant for Roger Penske’s program: he had first tasted endurance success here with a GT class win in 1966, but had chased the overall Rolex 24 victory ever since. In 1969, despite losing regular driver Ronnie Bucknum to injury just before the race and facing fuel pickup woes and a long stop for repairs, Penske’s conservative strategy — betting on reliability and persistence — paid off as rivals dropped away and the Lola endured to take the checkered flag. This film captures that mix of strategy, resilience, and speed that defines Daytona — and highlights a landmark triumph that helped shape Penske’s legendary endurance racing legacy. #IMSA #autoracing #motorsport #sportscars #IMSAClassic FOLLOW IMSA: International Motor Sports Association YouTube: @imsaofficial Facebook: @IMSA Instagram: @imsa_racing TikTok: @imsa_racing X/Twitter: @IMSA Download the Official IMSA App for real-time results, timing & scoring. IMSA.com - Sports car racing and radio coverage, schedules, results and stories.