National 500
Charlotte Motor Speedway — January 1, 1974
David Pearson
Winner
334
Laps
42
Entries
11
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1974 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1974, leading 91 of 334 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Darrell Waltrip rounded out the podium. The race featured 11 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1974
Track
Season
1974
Winner
Leaders
11 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | David Pearson |
| 2 | 2 | — | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 4 | 4 | — | Donnie Allison |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Bobby Allison |
| 6 | 19 | +13 | Lennie Pond |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Harry Jefferson |
| 8 | 31 | +23 | Dick Trickle |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | Bob Burcham |
| 10 | 10 | — | Dan Daughtry |
| 11 | 33 | +22 | James Hylton |
| 12 | 9 | -3 | Walter Ballard |
| 13 | 26 | +13 | David Sisco |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Richie Panch |
| 15 | 41 | +26 | Cecil Gordon |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Ron Keselowski |
| 17 | 34 | +17 | Ed Negre |
| 18 | 35 | +17 | Grant Adcox |
| 19 | 12 | -7 | Ramo Stott |
| 20 | 7 | -13 | Earl Ross |
| 21 | 40 | +19 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Coo Coo Marlin |
| 23 | 5 | -18 | Cale Yarborough |
| 24 | 17 | -7 | Johnny Rutherford |
| 25 | 39 | +14 | Frank Warren |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | A.J. Foyt |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | Benny Parsons |
| 28 | 14 | -14 | Jackie Rogers |
| 29 | 20 | -9 | Wally Dallenbach Sr. |
| 30 | 13 | -17 | Charlie Glotzbach |
| 31 | 24 | -7 | Dave Marcis |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Bobby Isaac |
| 33 | 32 | -1 | Elmo Langley |
| 34 | 18 | -16 | Jerry Schild |
| 35 | 20 | -15 | Harry Gant |
| 36 | 36 | — | Dick Brooks |
| 37 | 3 | -34 | Buddy Baker |
| 38 | 38 | — | Joe Frasson |
| 39 | 30 | -9 | Jim Vandiver |
| 40 | 37 | -3 | Neil Castles |
| 41 | 28 | -13 | Richard Childress |
| 42 | 42 | — | Marty Robbins |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1974 National 500?
David Pearson won the 1974 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Wood Brothers Racing.
Where was the 1974 National 500 held?
The 1974 National 500 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1974.