World 600
Charlotte Motor Speedway — January 1, 1974
David Pearson
Winner
400
Laps
40
Entries
5
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1974 World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1974, leading 161 of 400 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Bobby Allison rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Track
Season
1974
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | David Pearson |
| 2 | 2 | — | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 23 | +20 | Bobby Allison |
| 4 | 18 | +14 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Earl Ross |
| 6 | 31 | +25 | Dave Marcis |
| 7 | 28 | +21 | Dick Trickle |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Jim Vandiver |
| 9 | 39 | +30 | David Sisco |
| 10 | 32 | +22 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 11 | 4 | -7 | Cale Yarborough |
| 12 | 29 | +17 | Walter Ballard |
| 13 | 27 | +14 | Roy Mayne |
| 14 | 12 | -2 | Harry Gant |
| 15 | 24 | +9 | James Hylton |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | Neil Castles |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Frank Warren |
| 18 | 37 | +19 | Dick Skillen |
| 19 | 40 | +21 | Buddy Arrington |
| 20 | 8 | -12 | Lennie Pond |
| 21 | 36 | +15 | Tony Bettenhausen |
| 22 | 3 | -19 | Buddy Baker |
| 23 | 13 | -10 | Richie Panch |
| 24 | 22 | -2 | Billy Scott |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | G.C. Spencer |
| 26 | 38 | +12 | Travis Tiller |
| 27 | 6 | -21 | Dick Brooks |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Cecil Gordon |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Dan Daughtry |
| 30 | 16 | -14 | Donnie Allison |
| 31 | 7 | -24 | Benny Parsons |
| 32 | 15 | -17 | Sam McQuagg |
| 33 | 17 | -16 | Bobby Isaac |
| 34 | 20 | -14 | Richard Childress |
| 35 | 35 | — | Randy Tissot |
| 36 | 11 | -25 | Bob Burcham |
| 37 | 5 | -32 | Charlie Glotzbach |
| 38 | 30 | -8 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 39 | 34 | -5 | Jackie Rogers |
| 40 | 19 | -21 | Joe Frasson |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1974 World 600?
David Pearson won the 1974 World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Wood Brothers Racing.
Where was the 1974 World 600 held?
The 1974 World 600 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1974.