Wilkes 400
North Wilkesboro Speedway — January 1, 1970
Bobby Isaac
Winner
400
Laps
30
Entries
3
Leaders
Bobby Isaac won the 1970 Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1970, leading 180 of 400 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Donnie Allison rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, January 1, 1970
Season
1970
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Bobby Isaac |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Donnie Allison |
| 4 | 4 | — | Bobby Allison |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | James Hylton |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | Benny Parsons |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Neil Castles |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | Clyde Lynn |
| 9 | 5 | -4 | Friday Hassler |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | Jabe Thomas |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | Elmo Langley |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | Frank Warren |
| 13 | 20 | +7 | Dave Marcis |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Cecil Gordon |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Wendell Scott |
| 16 | 30 | +14 | Bill Hollar |
| 17 | 27 | +10 | Lee Roy Carrigg |
| 18 | 22 | +4 | Bill Dennis |
| 19 | 28 | +9 | Bub Strickler |
| 20 | 24 | +4 | Bill Seifert |
| 21 | 18 | -3 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | Ed Negre |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Roy Mayne |
| 24 | 16 | -8 | John Sears |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Bill Champion |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Dick Brooks |
| 27 | 19 | -8 | Johnny Halford |
| 28 | 21 | -7 | Buddy Arrington |
| 29 | 29 | — | Wayne Smith |
| 30 | 15 | -15 | G.C. Spencer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1970 Wilkes 400?
Bobby Isaac won the 1970 Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for K&K Insurance Racing.
Where was the 1970 Wilkes 400 held?
The 1970 Wilkes 400 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1970.