Hickory 276
Hickory Speedway — January 1, 1971
Richard Petty
Winner
276
Laps
22
Entries
5
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1971 Hickory 276 at Hickory Speedway on January 1, 1971, leading 161 of 276 laps. David Pearson finished second; Benny Parsons rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1971
Track
Season
1971
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | David Pearson |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Benny Parsons |
| 4 | 12 | +8 | James Hylton |
| 5 | 5 | — | Elmo Langley |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | Neil Castles |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | G.C. Spencer |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Jabe Thomas |
| 9 | 15 | +6 | John Sears |
| 10 | 2 | -8 | Dave Marcis |
| 11 | 14 | +3 | Cecil Gordon |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Bill Shirey |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | Frank Warren |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | Dick Brooks |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | Wendell Scott |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Earl Brooks |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | Henley Gray |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | Richard D. Brown |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | Ed Negre |
| 20 | 1 | -19 | Bobby Allison |
| 21 | 11 | -10 | Bill Champion |
| 22 | 20 | -2 | Ken Meisenhelder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1971 Hickory 276?
Richard Petty won the 1971 Hickory 276 at Hickory Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1971 Hickory 276 held?
The 1971 Hickory 276 was held at Hickory Speedway on January 1, 1971.