1968 Daytona 24 Hours

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:auto_race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1967_Daytona_24_Hours
gptkbp:attendance over 30,000
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:date February 3-4, 1968
gptkbp:distance 2,000 kilometers
gptkbp:duration 24 hours
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:finish gptkb:30
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1968 Daytona 24 Hours
gptkbp:location gptkb:Daytona_International_Speedway
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1967_Daytona_24_Hours
gptkb:1969_Daytona_24_Hours
gptkbp:notable_driver gptkb:Jacky_Ickx
gptkb:Dan_Gurney
gptkb:Mario_Andretti
gptkb:A._J._Foyt
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:significant_event celebration of the 20th anniversary of the event
development of driver safety measures
emphasis on team collaboration and strategy
first overall win for Ford in the event
first race for the new Ford G T40 Mk IV
first race with a prize purse of $100,000
impact on the popularity of sports car racing
influence on future endurance racing regulations
inspiration for future endurance races.
intense competition between Ford and Ferrari
introduction of the Ferrari 330 P4
introduction of the Porsche 907
involvement of prominent automotive manufacturers
legacy of the Ford G T40 in racing history
notable pit strategies employed by teams
use of new tire technology by competitors
high number of retirements due to mechanical failures
increased media coverage compared to previous years
gptkbp:speed 83.5 mph
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:beer
gptkbp:third_place gptkb:Ferrari_330_P4
gptkb:Porsche_907
gptkbp:track asphalt
gptkbp:track_count 3.56 miles
gptkbp:visitors 60
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:winner gptkb:automobile