The 1962 Firecracker 250 was held on July 4, 1962, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, as part of the NASCAR Grand National Series. The 250-mile race (100 laps on the 2.5-mile tri-oval) was attended by 22,591 spectators. Banjo Matthews won the pole position, while Fireball Roberts captured the $9,850 victory driving his Pontiac. The top five finishers were Fireball Roberts, Junior Johnson, Marvin Panch, Jack Smith, and Jimmy Pardue. The race featured multiple lead changes and limited cautions, highlighting the importance of drafting, speed, and mechanical reliability on Daytona’s high-banked superspeedway during the 1962 season.
