National 500
Charlotte Motor Speedway — October 16, 1966
LeeRoy Yarbrough
Winner
334
Laps
44
Entries
6
Leaders
LeeRoy Yarbrough won the 1966 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 16, 1966, leading 301 of 334 laps. Darel Dieringer finished second; Paul Goldsmith rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 16, 1966
Track
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | +16 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 2 | 18 | +16 | Darel Dieringer |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Gordon Johncock |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Earl Balmer |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | Marvin Panch |
| 7 | 19 | +12 | Paul Lewis |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | James Hylton |
| 9 | 29 | +20 | John Sears |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | David Pearson |
| 11 | 25 | +14 | Jack Bowsher |
| 12 | 34 | +22 | J.T. Putney |
| 13 | 35 | +22 | Neil Castles |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | Butch Hartman |
| 15 | 9 | -6 | Jim Hurtubise |
| 16 | 40 | +24 | Wayne Smith |
| 17 | 42 | +25 | Wendell Scott |
| 18 | 43 | +25 | Henley Gray |
| 19 | 41 | +22 | George England |
| 20 | 28 | +8 | Stick Elliott |
| 21 | 37 | +16 | Iggy Katona |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | Don White |
| 23 | 44 | +21 | Clyde Lynn |
| 24 | 12 | -12 | Jim Paschal |
| 25 | 1 | -24 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Cale Yarborough |
| 27 | 39 | +12 | Donnie Allison |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Tiny Lund |
| 29 | 32 | +3 | Roy Mayne |
| 30 | 21 | -9 | Elmo Langley |
| 31 | 30 | -1 | Friday Hassler |
| 32 | 33 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 33 | 24 | -9 | Frank Warren |
| 34 | 27 | -7 | G.C. Spencer |
| 35 | 5 | -30 | Buddy Baker |
| 36 | 3 | -33 | Curtis Turner |
| 37 | 26 | -11 | Ned Jarrett |
| 38 | 4 | -34 | Richard Petty |
| 39 | 38 | -1 | Larry Hess |
| 40 | 16 | -24 | Sam McQuagg |
| 41 | 36 | -5 | Bobby Johns |
| 42 | 15 | -27 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 43 | 10 | -33 | A.J. Foyt |
| 44 | 23 | -21 | Buddy Arrington |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 National 500?
LeeRoy Yarbrough won the 1966 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Jon Thorne (Owner).
Where was the 1966 National 500 held?
The 1966 National 500 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 16, 1966.