Volunteer 500
Bristol Motor Speedway — January 1, 1969
David Pearson
Winner
500
Laps
32
Entries
7
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1969 Volunteer 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on January 1, 1969, leading 316 of 500 laps. Bobby Isaac finished second; Donnie Allison rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Wednesday, January 1, 1969
Track
Season
1969
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | David Pearson |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Bobby Isaac |
| 3 | 32 | +29 | Donnie Allison |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | James Hylton |
| 5 | 24 | +19 | Cecil Gordon |
| 6 | 14 | +8 | Ben Arnold |
| 7 | 25 | +18 | Bill Seifert |
| 8 | 19 | +11 | Bill Champion |
| 9 | 31 | +22 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 10 | 30 | +20 | Roy Tyner |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 12 | 28 | +16 | Walson Gardner |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Ed Hessert |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Elmo Langley |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Henley Gray |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | John Sears |
| 17 | 15 | -2 | Neil Castles |
| 18 | 12 | -6 | G.C. Spencer |
| 19 | 21 | +2 | Wendell Scott |
| 20 | 8 | -12 | Dave Marcis |
| 21 | 22 | +1 | E.J. Trivette |
| 22 | 11 | -11 | Buddy Young |
| 23 | 2 | -21 | Richard Petty |
| 24 | 1 | -23 | Cale Yarborough |
| 25 | 13 | -12 | Dick Brooks |
| 26 | 4 | -22 | Bobby Allison |
| 27 | 5 | -22 | Buddy Baker |
| 28 | 23 | -5 | Jabe Thomas |
| 29 | 16 | -13 | Wayne Gillette |
| 30 | 20 | -10 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 31 | 27 | -4 | Earl Brooks |
| 32 | 29 | -3 | Bobby Mausgrover |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1969 Volunteer 500?
David Pearson won the 1969 Volunteer 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway driving for Holman Moody.
Where was the 1969 Volunteer 500 held?
The 1969 Volunteer 500 was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on January 1, 1969.