In honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, look back on the moment when Buddy Baker becomes the first in history to break the 200 mph speed barrier at Talladega.

On the biggest tracks, like Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR cars can exceed 200 mph, with average ... greater control for the driver in high-demand situations.

Narrator: In 1959, something happened that revolutionized ... stock-car drivers qualified at speeds of more than 140 mph. And today, at the same track, that speed is more like 200 mph — in ...