Motor State 400
Michigan International Speedway — January 1, 1974
Richard Petty
Winner
180
Laps
36
Entries
9
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1974 Motor State 400 at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1974, leading 80 of 180 laps. Earl Ross finished second; David Pearson rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Season
1974
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 17 | +15 | Earl Ross |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | David Pearson |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Gary Bettenhausen |
| 5 | 20 | +15 | Marty Robbins |
| 6 | 13 | +7 | Richard Childress |
| 7 | 22 | +15 | David Sisco |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Dave Marcis |
| 9 | 32 | +23 | Richie Panch |
| 10 | 21 | +11 | Cecil Gordon |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | Jackie Rogers |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Buddy Arrington |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 14 | 23 | +9 | Frank Warren |
| 15 | 35 | +20 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 16 | 25 | +9 | Bob Burcham |
| 17 | 34 | +17 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Joe Frasson |
| 19 | 11 | -8 | Dick Brooks |
| 20 | 5 | -15 | Donnie Allison |
| 21 | 29 | +8 | Dean Dalton |
| 22 | 30 | +8 | Henley Gray |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | Bobby Allison |
| 24 | 9 | -15 | Ron Keselowski |
| 25 | 8 | -17 | Benny Parsons |
| 26 | 10 | -16 | Lennie Pond |
| 27 | 2 | -25 | Cale Yarborough |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Jabe Thomas |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Travis Tiller |
| 30 | 3 | -27 | Buddy Baker |
| 31 | 24 | -7 | Ed Negre |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | James Hylton |
| 33 | 36 | +3 | Bill Champion |
| 34 | 16 | -18 | Neil Castles |
| 35 | 26 | -9 | Walter Ballard |
| 36 | 33 | -3 | Tony Bettenhausen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1974 Motor State 400?
Richard Petty won the 1974 Motor State 400 at Michigan International Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1974 Motor State 400 held?
The 1974 Motor State 400 was held at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1974.