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During the first Speedweek triple header in 1954, the top 50 finishers in Friday’s Sportsman race advanced to run with the Modifieds on Saturday, when 104 cars started. Dick Kaufman became the first stock car racer to suffer a fatality on the beach. In Sunday’s Grand National race, Lee Petty was declared the winner after Tim Flock, who finished 1.5 minutes ahead of Petty, was disqualified for a carburetor modification.
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