Rebel 500
Darlington Raceway — April 30, 1966
Richard Petty
Winner
291
Laps
36
Entries
5
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1966 Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway on April 30, 1966, leading 281 of 291 laps. Paul Goldsmith finished second; David Pearson rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, April 30, 1966
Track
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | David Pearson |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Bunkie Blackburn |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | G.C. Spencer |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Jim Paschal |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Elmo Langley |
| 8 | 26 | +18 | Buck Baker |
| 9 | 17 | +8 | James Hylton |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | Paul Lewis |
| 11 | 23 | +12 | John Sears |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | J.T. Putney |
| 13 | 28 | +15 | Henley Gray |
| 14 | 36 | +22 | Neil Castles |
| 15 | 30 | +15 | Joel Davis |
| 16 | 19 | +3 | Bobby Allison |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | Bobby Johns |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Stick Elliott |
| 19 | 25 | +6 | Roy Mayne |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | Walter Ballard |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | Buddy Baker |
| 22 | 2 | -20 | Darel Dieringer |
| 23 | 3 | -20 | Earl Balmer |
| 24 | 33 | +9 | Gene Black |
| 25 | 8 | -17 | Curtis Turner |
| 26 | 34 | +8 | Wendell Scott |
| 27 | 22 | -5 | Buddy Arrington |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Wayne Smith |
| 29 | 4 | -25 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 30 | 6 | -24 | Sam McQuagg |
| 31 | 21 | -10 | Tiny Lund |
| 32 | 18 | -14 | Doug Cooper |
| 33 | 35 | +2 | Roy Tyner |
| 34 | 20 | -14 | Tom Pistone |
| 35 | 27 | -8 | Wayne Woodward |
| 36 | 32 | -4 | Sonny Lamphear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Rebel 500?
Richard Petty won the 1966 Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1966 Rebel 500 held?
The 1966 Rebel 500 was held at Darlington Raceway on April 30, 1966.