“Where Racing Heritage Lives“

1974 Daytona 500

On February 17, 1974, the Daytona 500—shortened to 180 laps and 450 miles because of the national energy crisis—drew an estimated crowd of 85,000 to Daytona International Speedway. Forty cars started the race, with David Pearson on the pole at a speed of 185.817 mph. The twin 125-mile qualifying races were also reduced to 112.5 miles; Bobby Isaac and Cale Yarborough claimed those victories.

Richard Petty went on to win the main event by 47 seconds over Cale Yarborough, securing his fifth Daytona 500 triumph and a first-place check of $39,650. Ramo Stott finished third, followed by Coo Coo Marlin and A.J. Foyt. Donnie Allison appeared headed for victory until Bob Burcham’s engine failure scattered debris on the track; Allison ran over the wreckage on lap 189, puncturing both front tires and losing the lead. Petty’s winning average speed was 140.894 mph in a race slowed by 10 cautions for 53 laps.

**1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program Back Cover**

1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program - Pages 2-3 — **1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program –**
**Pages 2-3**

1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program - Pages 22-23 — **1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program –**
**Pages 22-23**

1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program - Pages 42-43 — **1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program –**
**Pages 42-43**

1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program - Pages 60-61 — **1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Program –**
**Pages 60-61**

**1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Ticketing Brochure Front**

**1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Ticketing Brochure Back**

**1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Ticketing Brochure Exterior**

**1974 NASCAR Daytona 500 Ticketing Brochure Interior**

Back to 1974 NASCAR Season