Thompson 200
Thompson Speedway — January 1, 1969
David Pearson
Winner
200
Laps
31
Entries
2
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1969 Thompson 200 at Thompson Speedway on January 1, 1969, leading 104 of 200 laps. James Hylton finished second; John Sears rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Wednesday, January 1, 1969
Track
Thompson Speedway
Season
1969
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | David Pearson |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | James Hylton |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | John Sears |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | G.C. Spencer |
| 5 | 5 | — | Richard Brickhouse |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | Neil Castles |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Buddy Young |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | Ed Hessert |
| 9 | 16 | +7 | E.J. Trivette |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | Bill Seifert |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | Wayne Smith |
| 13 | 21 | +8 | Henley Gray |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Bill Champion |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Cecil Gordon |
| 16 | 20 | +4 | Ben Arnold |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | Dick Watson |
| 18 | 24 | +6 | Earl Brooks |
| 19 | 6 | -13 | Dave Marcis |
| 20 | 11 | -9 | Elmo Langley |
| 21 | 31 | +10 | Wendell Scott |
| 22 | 10 | -12 | Jabe Thomas |
| 23 | 27 | +4 | Paul Dean Holt |
| 24 | 18 | -6 | Roy Hallquist |
| 25 | 2 | -23 | Richard Petty |
| 26 | 15 | -11 | Frank Warren |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | Ken Meisenhelder |
| 28 | 28 | — | Bobby Mausgrover |
| 29 | 22 | -7 | Dub Simpson |
| 30 | 30 | — | Ed Negre |
| 31 | 29 | -2 | Mack Sellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1969 Thompson 200?
David Pearson won the 1969 Thompson 200 at Thompson Speedway driving for Holman Moody.
Where was the 1969 Thompson 200 held?
The 1969 Thompson 200 was held at Thompson Speedway on January 1, 1969.