Harlan Richardson would make his grand debut into the NASCAR Cup Series during this event.
It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars".
Tim Flock won the first race at the speedway, which became a regular part of the Grand National schedule.
Drivers who were on the lead lap were Junior Johnson, Speedy Thompson, Joe Weatherly, and Buck Baker.
Five thousand people eventually got to see Junior Johnson defeat Joe Weatherly by two and a half laps.