1987 Daytona 500 (CBS Broadcast)

From the original CBS Broadcast, not the best quality, but not bad for a 30 year old video tape recording of a VHF antenna signal.

Veteran commentator Chris Economaki hosts the broadcast anchored by Ken Squire, David Hobbs and Ned Jarrett with help from pit reporters Mike Joy and Dave Despain.

1985 Daytona 500 winner Bill Elliott established himself as the pre-race favorite by taking the pole position (for the third straight year) with a record speed of 210 mph. However, in the 125 mile qualifying race, he was beaten by the Junie Donlavey owned Ford of Ken Schrader on a combination of pit strategy, hard driving and a little luck.

1975 Daytona 500 winner Benny Parsons stepped into the Harry Hyde prepared Rick Hendrick Chevrolet that Tim Richmond piloted to 7 victories during the 1986 season. Richmond was sidelined with was at that time being reported as "double pneumonia". Parsons established himself as a contender by winning the 2nd 125 mile qualifying race over another veteran, Bobby Allison.

The starting grid offered up a clash of the generations as the old guard of Petty, Yarborough, Baker and Parsons were set to battle the newer generation of Elliott, Bodine, Schrader, Waltrip, Earnhardt and Davey Allison.