Wilkes 400
North Wilkesboro Speedway — January 1, 1968
Richard Petty
Winner
400
Laps
30
Entries
4
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1968 Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1968, leading 318 of 400 laps. David Pearson finished second; LeeRoy Yarbrough rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Monday, January 1, 1968
Season
1968
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 2 | — | David Pearson |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | Bobby Allison |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | Cale Yarborough |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | Darel Dieringer |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | Bobby Isaac |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | James Hylton |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | John Sears |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Elmo Langley |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | G.C. Spencer |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Pete Hamilton |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | Dave Marcis |
| 14 | 23 | +9 | Clyde Lynn |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Jabe Thomas |
| 16 | 29 | +13 | Wendell Scott |
| 17 | 7 | -10 | Buddy Baker |
| 18 | 17 | -1 | Bill Seifert |
| 19 | 19 | — | Earl Brooks |
| 20 | 24 | +4 | Stan Meserve |
| 21 | 28 | +7 | Eddie Yarboro |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Neil Castles |
| 23 | 11 | -12 | Roy Trantham |
| 24 | 10 | -14 | Charlie Glotzbach |
| 25 | 22 | -3 | Roy Tyner |
| 26 | 27 | +1 | Dick Johnson (California) |
| 27 | 30 | +3 | Cecil Gordon |
| 28 | 18 | -10 | Wayne Smith |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Walson Gardner |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | J.D. McDuffie |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1968 Wilkes 400?
Richard Petty won the 1968 Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1968 Wilkes 400 held?
The 1968 Wilkes 400 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1968.