The 1971 Daytona 500 Qualifier #2 was a Grand National (now Nextel Cup) event held at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 1971. David Pearson won his first race of the year, leading 16 of the 50 laps in route to a two-carlength victory on Buddy Baker. Eventual season champ Richard Petty was in the other qualifier. Stats