Motor State 400
Michigan International Speedway — January 1, 1970
Cale Yarborough
Winner
200
Laps
40
Entries
6
Leaders
Cale Yarborough won the 1970 Motor State 400 at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1970, leading 61 of 200 laps. Pete Hamilton finished second; David Pearson rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, January 1, 1970
Season
1970
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Cale Yarborough |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Pete Hamilton |
| 3 | 3 | — | David Pearson |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | Bobby Isaac |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | Jim Vandiver |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | Buddy Baker |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | James Hylton |
| 9 | 9 | — | Dave Marcis |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | Benny Parsons |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | Elmo Langley |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | Friday Hassler |
| 13 | 22 | +9 | Don Tarr |
| 14 | 21 | +7 | Jabe Thomas |
| 15 | 25 | +10 | John Sears |
| 16 | 27 | +11 | Bill Seifert |
| 17 | 7 | -10 | Bobby Allison |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Johnny Halford |
| 19 | 39 | +20 | Raymond Williams |
| 20 | 30 | +10 | Wendell Scott |
| 21 | 26 | +5 | Bill Dennis |
| 22 | 18 | -4 | Joe Frasson |
| 23 | 15 | -8 | Frank Warren |
| 24 | 10 | -14 | Charlie Glotzbach |
| 25 | 20 | -5 | Ben Arnold |
| 26 | 38 | +12 | Bill Shirey |
| 27 | 14 | -13 | Ron Grana |
| 28 | 2 | -26 | Richard Petty |
| 29 | 34 | +5 | Ron Keselowski |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Neil Castles |
| 31 | 37 | +6 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 32 | 29 | -3 | Cecil Gordon |
| 33 | 36 | +3 | Harold Smith |
| 34 | 33 | -1 | Henley Gray |
| 35 | 40 | +5 | Ed Negre |
| 36 | 24 | -12 | Tommy Gale |
| 37 | 32 | -5 | Dick Brooks |
| 38 | 31 | -7 | Larry Baumel |
| 39 | 35 | -4 | Buddy Arrington |
| 40 | 19 | -21 | Bill Champion |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1970 Motor State 400?
Cale Yarborough won the 1970 Motor State 400 at Michigan International Speedway driving for Wood Brothers Racing.
Where was the 1970 Motor State 400 held?
The 1970 Motor State 400 was held at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1970.