Fireball 300
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — January 1, 1968
David Pearson
Winner
300
Laps
28
Entries
2
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1968 Fireball 300 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on January 1, 1968, leading 299 of 300 laps. Bobby Isaac finished second; Richard Petty rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Monday, January 1, 1968
Season
1968
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | David Pearson |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Bobby Isaac |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Richard Petty |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | James Hylton |
| 5 | 26 | +21 | Elmo Langley |
| 6 | 14 | +8 | Clyde Lynn |
| 7 | 16 | +9 | Jabe Thomas |
| 8 | 17 | +9 | Frog Fagan |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | Henley Gray |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Stan Meserve |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | Roy Tyner |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | Pete Hamilton |
| 13 | 5 | -8 | John Sears |
| 14 | 21 | +7 | Neil Castles |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Bill Seifert |
| 16 | 28 | +12 | Earl Brooks |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | Max Ledbetter |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | Buddy Baker |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 20 | 3 | -17 | Tom Pistone |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | Walson Gardner |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Don Tarr |
| 23 | 24 | +1 | Wendell Scott |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 25 | 22 | -3 | Jack Ingram |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | Paul Dean Holt |
| 27 | 6 | -21 | G.C. Spencer |
| 28 | 8 | -20 | Gene Black |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1968 Fireball 300?
David Pearson won the 1968 Fireball 300 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Holman Moody.
Where was the 1968 Fireball 300 held?
The 1968 Fireball 300 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on January 1, 1968.