Nerd-Vol
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Two drivers have started last and won a Sprint Cup race, but never in a 43-car field. The first time was at Oakland Stadium in March 1954 with Dick Rathman starting 26th in a field of 26. The Second time was in Richmond 1969 when Bobby Allison started 25th in a field of 25. Two drivers have won from 43rd, but the field was larger than 43 cars. In September 1950,in the inaugural Southern 500 at Darlington Johnson Mantz won after starting 43rd with 75 cars taking the green flag. In May 1953 Fonty Flock won at Raleigh Speedway from 43rd in a field of 49.
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