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1974 Southern 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 23 of 30
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$132,425Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Darlington Raceway
Margin of Victory:1 LapRace Duration:4Hr 30Min 48Sec.Darlington, South Carolina
Lead Changes:26Average Speed:111.075 MPH1.366 Mile Oval
No. of Cars:40No. of Cautions:11 For 101 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Cale Yarborough C. YarboroughDriver: Richard Petty R. PettyChevrolet:9
Car No.:#11 ChevroletCar No.:#43 DodgeDodge:0
Team:Junior Johnson and AssociatesTeam:Petty EnterprisesPlymouth:0
Crew Chief:Herb NabCrew Chief:Dale InmanFord:0
Laps Led:159 of 367Pole Speed:150.132 MPH

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Official 1974 Southern 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1411 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughCarlingRunning0367159
2695 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripTerminal TransportRunning036644
32105 David SiscoDavid SiscoReliable Plumbing & HeatingRunning036524
4182 Dave MarcisDave MarcisDeppe EnterprisesRunning03620
53148 James HyltonJames HyltonNitro 9Running03602
61249 G.C. SpencerG.C. SpencerSpencer AntiquesRunning03583
71393 Jackie Rogers (R)Jackie RogersFrederick HomesRunning03580
82607 Jerry SchildJerry SchildRush Johnson & AssociatesRunning03540
91618 Joe FrassonJoe FrassonSmith Auto PartsRunning03530
103867 Pee Wee WentzPee Wee WentzJ.R. Stanley TruckingRunning03420
11409 Tony Bettenhausen, Jr.Tony Bettenhausen, Jr.Vita Fresh Orange JuiceRunning03360
123779 Frank WarrenFrank WarrenWarren RacingRunning03350
132554 Lennie PondLennie PondMaster ChevroletEngine03271
14790 Charlie GlotzbachCharlie GlotzbachTruxmore IndustriesEngine028077
152831 Jim VandiverJim VandiverO.L. Nixon RacingAccident02720
162730 Walter BallardWalter BallardBallard RacingEngine02220
172370 J.D. McDuffieJ.D. McDuffieMcDuffie RacingSuspension02160
181996 Richard ChildressRichard ChildressL.C. Newton TruckingEngine02110
192224 Cecil GordonCecil GordonGordon RacingEngine01850
202464 Elmo LangleyElmo LangleyLangley RacingAccident01850
21298 Ed NegreEd NegreNegre RacingEngine01730
221052 Earl Ross (R)Earl RossCarlingEngine01460
233201 Earle CanavanEarle CanavanKava Instant CoffeeEngine01360
241198 Richie Panch (R)Richie PanchTuxedo PlumbingAccident01170
25321 David PearsonDavid PearsonPurolatorAccident011512
26872 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsKing's Row FireplaceEngine01143
271757 Bob BurchamBob BurchamPrecision SpecialtiesEngine0970
28983 Ramo Stott (R)Ramo StottSmithville FarmsEngine0920
291414 Coo Coo MarlinCoo Coo MarlinCunningham-Kelley ChevroletEngine0901
30512 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonCoca-ColaSteeringAMC Matador08024
313010 Bill ChampionBill ChampionChampion RacingOverheating0490
322019 Henley GrayHenley GrayBelden AsphaltRear Gear0410
33215 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerR.C. ColaAccident03916
343632 Dick BrooksDick BrooksSimonizEngine0380
35143 Richard PettyRichard PettySTP Oil Treatment & Oil FiltersAccident0371
363306 Neil CastlesNeil CastlesHoward FurnitureOverheating0130
371528 Bobby IsaacBobby IsaacPylon Wiper BladesIgnition070
383573 Jerry HansenJerry HansenLeggett's Modular HomesAccident070
393925 Roy MayneRoy MayneStar City Body ShopAccident070
40345 Earl BrooksEarl BrooksFaustina RacingWater Pump010
(R) Denotes Rookie  ◄► (I) Driver is Ineligible For Points
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