The 1974 Dixie 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race held on July 28, 1974, at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia.

The layout at Atlanta International Speedway at the time was a four-turn traditional oval track that is 1.54 miles (2.48 km) long.

[4] There were 36 drivers in this 328-lap race; Dan Daughtry was the last-place finisher due to troubles with his engine on lap 10.

Buddy Baker, David Pearson, and Richard Petty would dominate the final laps of the race.

[2] Jimmy Crawford would make his final NASCAR Winston Cup Series start in this race; he finished in 31st place.