[4] Junior Johnson won the pole position for this race; driving speeds up to 73.379 miles per hour (118.092 km/h) in qualifying.

[4] Jack Anderson pulled out of the race on lap 13 after dealing with a faulty head gasket in his vehicle.

[4] Problems with the vehicles' brakes would force Major Melton and Fred Harb to retire from the race.

[4] Perk Brown and Major Melton would end their NASCAR Grand National Series careers after the conclusion of this race.

[7] At least nine notable crew chiefs attended this race; including Ray Fox, Herman Beam, Glen Wood and Herb Nab.