1970 American 500

Twenty thousand people watched Cale Yarborough win the race which lasted 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 24 seconds. 492 laps were completed on the paved oval track spanning . Cale Yarborough would eventually transfer himself to the USAC Indy Car Series in 1971. Notable crew chiefs in this race included Herb Nab, Junie Donlavey, Harry Hyde, Dale Inman, Maurice Petty, Tom Vandiver and Banjo Matthews. Qualifying Failed to qualify: Dick Poling (#65), Roy Mayne (#46) ==Finishing order==

Section reference: • Cale Yarborough Ford • David Pearson Mercury • Bobby Allison • Donnie Allison • Buddy Baker • Richard Petty • Bobby Isaac • James Hylton • Friday Hassler • Buddy Young • Joe Frasson • Neil Castles • Elmo Langley • Jabe Thomas • Pete Hamilton* • Jim Vandiver • Ben Arnold • J.D. McDuffie • Raymond Williams • Wendell Scott* • Cecil Gordon • Johnny Halford • Roy Mayne • Larry Baumel • Bill Champion* • Frank Warren • Hoss Ellington* • Henley Gray • LeeRoy Yarbrough* • John Sears* • Charlie Glotzbach* • Dave Marcis* • Benny Parsons* • Bill Seifert* • Tiny Lund* • Bill Shirey* • Bill Dennis* • Roy Tyner* • Dick Brooks* • Buddy Arrington* * Driver failed to finish race ==Timeline==

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