This 200-lap race would last for nearly one and a half hours; six thousand spectators would watch an event where Richard Petty became the last-place finisher by virtue of steering problems on the 17th lap.
[2] Unfortunately, Lewis was never able to record another victory in his NASCAR Cup Series career after the end of this event.
[2] Notable crew chiefs that would make an appearance at this race were Herman Beam, Bob Cooper, Clair Jackson, Frankie Scott, Dale Inman and Bud Hartje.
Ottinger made his Grand National debut; he would not return to the Cup Series until 1973.
Buddy Baker clinched the pole position for this racing event with his top speed of 77.821 miles per hour (125.241 km/h) during solo qualifying sessions.