Junior Johnson would make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in this event; amongst a long list of other rookie drivers.

Bob Weatherly, Lonnie Bragg, and Elmer Cooper would race their only NASCAR event here along with several others.

A reconstruction helped to mold the racetrack into a fast venue for stock car racing prior to the completion of Daytona International Speedway.

This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that will be effective at both ends.

Further irregularities would ensue when Elmer Cooper and Bobby Myers ended up jointly qualifying for the race in 50th place.

[2] Dick Passwater would make his final NASCAR Grand National Series appearance in this race.

[2] There were 35 lead changes made between four drivers (Buck Baker, Fonty Flock, Herb Thomas and Fireball Roberts).

Porterville would eventually bring two more to compete in NASCAR; 1973 Talladega 500 winner Dick Brooks and Marv Acton.

King, Boyce Hagler and Smokey Yunick were three notable crew chiefs that participated in this event.