Champion Spark Plug 400
Michigan International Speedway — January 1, 1974
David Pearson
Winner
200
Laps
36
Entries
8
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1974 Champion Spark Plug 400 at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1974, leading 98 of 200 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Cale Yarborough rounded out the podium. The race featured 8 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Season
1974
Winner
Leaders
8 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | David Pearson |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 3 | — | Cale Yarborough |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Buddy Baker |
| 5 | 5 | — | Bobby Allison |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | Earl Ross |
| 7 | 12 | +5 | Dave Marcis |
| 8 | 21 | +13 | Dick Brooks |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | David Sisco |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Richie Panch |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | Cecil Gordon |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | Bob Burcham |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Earle Canavan |
| 16 | 27 | +11 | Elmo Langley |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Travis Tiller |
| 18 | 31 | +13 | Clyde Dagit |
| 19 | 29 | +10 | Bob Whitlow |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Frank Warren |
| 21 | 28 | +7 | Ed Negre |
| 22 | 6 | -16 | Benny Parsons |
| 23 | 16 | -7 | Joe Frasson |
| 24 | 24 | — | Walter Ballard |
| 25 | 35 | +10 | Tony Bettenhausen |
| 26 | 30 | +4 | Jerry Hansen |
| 27 | 22 | -5 | Richard Childress |
| 28 | 23 | -5 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 29 | 10 | -19 | Ron Keselowski |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Bill Champion |
| 31 | 15 | -16 | Jackie Rogers |
| 32 | 32 | — | Jabe Thomas |
| 33 | 33 | — | John Banks |
| 34 | 34 | — | Jim Bray |
| 35 | 11 | -24 | James Hylton |
| 36 | 36 | — | Gary Myers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1974 Champion Spark Plug 400?
David Pearson won the 1974 Champion Spark Plug 400 at Michigan International Speedway driving for Wood Brothers Racing.
Where was the 1974 Champion Spark Plug 400 held?
The 1974 Champion Spark Plug 400 was held at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1974.