[2] Bobby Isaac defeated Richard Petty by at one lap in front of 42500 people; marking his final career win.

That left Issac who was running a highly restricted 426 Hemi a clear path to the win.

[2][5] NASCAR noticed that Allison's car had right side tires on the left side and vice versa after qualifying and told Junior to switch them, he wouldn't because NASCAR didn't even look at any other team, so they put the car in the back to start.

Neil Castles would record his final top ten in his NASCAR Cup Series career.

[6] Notable crew chiefs at this race; included Harry Hyde, Dale Inman, Tom Vandiver and Lee Gordon.