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Lakewood Speedway, located on Atlanta's south side, was a one mile dirt horse track that hosted auto racing as early as the 1930's. On June 14, 1959, 21 year old Richard Petty won the NASCAR Grand National race over his dad, Lee Petty. His first career victory was short lived when Lee protested. Following a lap scoring re-count, NASCAR officials reversed the 1-2 finishing order, making Lee Petty the winner. (Photo Credit: RacingOne/Getty Images)