Rebel 500

Darlington Raceway — January 1, 1974

David Pearson
Winner
330
Laps
40
Entries
8
Leaders

David Pearson won the 1974 Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway on January 1, 1974, leading 140 of 330 laps. Bobby Allison finished second; Buddy Baker 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 2 +1 David Pearson
2 3 +1 Bobby Allison
3 4 +1 Buddy Baker
4 1 -3 Donnie Allison
5 6 +1 Cale Yarborough
6 5 -1 Dave Marcis
7 21 +14 Sam McQuagg
8 20 +12 Joe Frasson
9 13 +4 Darrell Waltrip
10 24 +14 Bob Burcham
11 16 +5 Cecil Gordon
12 39 +27 Earl Ross
13 34 +21 David Sisco
14 29 +15 Jackie Rogers
15 37 +22 Roy Mayne
16 19 +3 Buddy Arrington
17 31 +14 Frank Warren
18 30 +12 Tony Bettenhausen
19 23 +4 Coo Coo Marlin
20 10 -10 Richard Petty
21 11 -10 Lennie Pond
22 7 -15 George Follmer
23 17 -6 Randy Tissot
24 33 +9 Ed Negre
25 38 +13 Dick Skillen
26 27 +1 James Hylton
27 32 +5 Johnny Barnes
28 12 -16 Bill Champion
29 14 -15 Dick Brooks
30 22 -8 J.D. McDuffie
31 35 +4 Pee Wee Wentz
32 9 -23 Benny Parsons
33 8 -25 Bobby Isaac
34 26 -8 Neil Castles
35 36 +1 Charlie Roberts
36 15 -21 G.C. Spencer
37 18 -19 Richie Panch
38 40 +2 Elmo Langley
39 25 -14 Richard Childress
40 28 -12 Walter Ballard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 1974 Rebel 500?
David Pearson won the 1974 Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway driving for Wood Brothers Racing.
Where was the 1974 Rebel 500 held?
The 1974 Rebel 500 was held at Darlington Raceway on January 1, 1974.