[2] LeeRoy Yarbrough quit for reasons unknown after just 64 laps; causing him to become the last-place finisher.
Don Tarr's vehicle would develop problems with its water pump; relegating it to the garage on lap 126.
[2] Neil Castles would be forced to depart from the race due to engine troubles on lap 381.
[2] A NASCAR-following audience of ten thousand strong supporters ended up seeing Bobby Allison besting David Pearson by a distance of five stock car lengths.
[2] Six notable crew chiefs were recorded as participating in the event; including Dick Hutcherson, Dale Inman and Harry Hyde.