Fireball 300
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — June 12, 1966
Richard Petty
Winner
300
Laps
29
Entries
2
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1966 Fireball 300 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on June 12, 1966, leading 176 of 300 laps. David Pearson finished second; Paul Lewis rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, June 12, 1966
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 2 | — | David Pearson |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Paul Lewis |
| 4 | 16 | +12 | Buck Baker |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | John Sears |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | James Hylton |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | J.T. Putney |
| 8 | 28 | +20 | Stick Elliott |
| 9 | 20 | +11 | Hank Thomas |
| 10 | 18 | +8 | Neil Castles |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | Elmo Langley |
| 12 | 21 | +9 | Wendell Scott |
| 13 | 23 | +10 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 14 | 27 | +13 | Roy Tyner |
| 15 | 7 | -8 | Tiny Lund |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | Blackie Watt |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Johnny Wynn |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | Doug Cooper |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | Clyde Lynn |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Henley Gray |
| 21 | 22 | +1 | Jimmy Helms |
| 22 | 29 | +7 | Sonny Lamphear |
| 23 | 13 | -10 | Buddy Baker |
| 24 | 3 | -21 | Darel Dieringer |
| 25 | 24 | -1 | Eddie Yarboro |
| 26 | 9 | -17 | Ned Jarrett |
| 27 | 14 | -13 | Joel Davis |
| 28 | 14 | -14 | Roy Mayne |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Max Ledbetter |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Fireball 300?
Richard Petty won the 1966 Fireball 300 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1966 Fireball 300 held?
The 1966 Fireball 300 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on June 12, 1966.