Richmond 500
Event
A former NASCAR Winston Cup race held in the spring at Richmond, Virginia. For 1976, the race was the Richmond 400.
1972 Results
February 27, 1972
Time of race 3:32:12
Average speed 76.258 mph
1973 Results
February 25, 1973
Time of race 3:37:29
Average speed 74.764 mph
1974 Results
February 24, 1974
Time of race 3:02:02
Average speed 80.095 mph
1975
February 23, 1975
Results
Average Speed: 74.913 mph
Margin of Victory: 6 laps plus
Time of Race: 3:37:03
Lead Changes: 2
Cautions: 7 for 89 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
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| 1 | 1 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 500 | Running | 185/10 | $6,265 |
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| 2 | 3 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Master Chevrolet | 494 | Running | 170/0 | $4,160 |
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| 3 | 2 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | Kings Row Fireplaces | 491 | Running | 170/5 | $2,935 |
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| 4 | 5 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore Industries | 489 | Running | 160/0 | $1,760 |
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| 5 | 9 | Elmo Langley | Ford | 64 | Langley Racing | 476 | Running | 155/0 | $1,385 |
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| 6 | 10 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Arrington Racing | 474 | Running | 150/0 | $1,285 |
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| 7 | 8 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Bob Stott Chevrolet | 466 | Running | 146/0 | $1,185 |
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| 8 | 14 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 05 | Reliable Plumbing | 464 | Running | 142/0 | $1,110 |
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| 9 | 11 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 96 | L.C. Newton Trucking | 462 | Running | 138/0 | $1,045 |
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| 10 | 12 | Ed Negre | Dodge | 8 | 10,000 RPM Speed Equipment | 444 | Running | 134/0 | $975 |
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| 11 | 22 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | Hill Racing | 436 | Running | 130/0 | $885 |
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| 12 | 16 | Jabe Thomas | Dodge | 25 | Wards Mobile Homes | 396 | Running | 127/0 | $835 |
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| 13 | 15 | Earle Canavan | Plymouth | 01 | Kava Coffee | 353 | Running | 124/0 | $810 |
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| 14 | 7 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Nitro 9 | 344 | Running | 121/0 | $735 |
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| 15 | 4 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 17 | Terminal Transport | 232 | Out (Engine Failure) | 118/0 | $710 |
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| 16 | 6 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | 71 | K&K Insurance | 211 | Out (Engine Failure) | 115/0 | $660 |
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| 17 | 17 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Warren Racing | 118 | Out (Driveshaft) | 112/0 | $650 |
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| 18 | 18 | Neil Castles | Dodge | 5 | Faustine Racing | 98 | Out (Gas Leak) | 109/0 | $630 |
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| 19 | 13 | Walter Ballard | Ford | 10 | Ballard Racing | 89 | Out (Piston) | 106/0 | $640 |
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| 20 | 19 | Dick May | Chevrolet | 70 | Glenn's Landscaping/Butler's | 66 | Out (Oil Leak) | 103/0 | $605 |
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| 21 | 21 | Bill Champion | Chevrolet | 30 | Champion Racing | 41 | Out (Oil Pump) | 100/0 | $555 |
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| 22 | 20 | Rick Newsom | Ford | 20 | Newsom Racing | 5 | Out (Piston) | 97/0 | $545 |
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