Contested over 400 laps on the 1.5 mile (2.4 km) speedway, it was the 19th race of the 1965 NASCAR Grand National Series season.

The complex features a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious World 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the National 400.

The speedway was built in 1959 by Bruton Smith and is considered the home track for NASCAR with many race teams located in the Charlotte area.

[1] Future international star Pedro Rodriguez finished fifth here in a factory Ford in a rare Grand National appearance.

[2] Notable crew chiefs at this race; Ray Fox, John Ervin, Jimmy Thomas and Herb Nab.