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Jenna Fryer | Associated Press

Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday

Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 on Sunday. | Chris Graythen/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Austin Cindric drove his brand new NASCAR ride to victory in the Daytona 500 to celebrate team owner Roger Penske’s 85th birthday.

“Oh, my God. I’ve got so many people to thank,” a stunned Cindric said after climbing from his car and saluting the capacity crowd of some 120,000 spectators.

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