1974 Motor State 400
NASCAR Cup Series Race 15 of 30
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$85,550Race Date:Apr 19, 2026Michigan International Speedway
Margin of Victory:Concluded Under CautionRace Duration:2Hr 48Min 46Sec.Brooklyn, Michigan
Lead Changes:50Average Speed:127.098 MPH2 Mile Paved D-Shaped Oval
No. of Cars:36No. of Cautions:6 For 40 Lapsmispeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Richard Petty R. PettyDriver: David Pearson D. PearsonDodge:9
Car No.:#43 DodgeCar No.:#21 MercuryChevrolet:0
Team:Petty EnterprisesTeam:Wood Brothers RacingMercury:0
Crew Chief:Dale InmanCrew Chief:Leonard WoodMatador:0
Laps Led:80 of 180Pole Speed:156.426 MPH
Official 1974 Motor State 400 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1443 Richard PettyRichard PettySTP Oil Treatment & Oil Filters018080Running
21752 Earl Ross (R)Earl RossCarling01806Running
3121 David PearsonDavid PearsonPurolator018041Running
4616 Gary BettenhausenGary BettenhausenAmerican MotorsAMC Matador01780Running
52042 Marty RobbinsMarty RobbinsMarty Robbins Racing01780Running
61396 Richard ChildressRichard ChildressL.C. Newton Trucking01780Running
72205 David SiscoDavid SiscoReliable Plumbing & Heating01780Running
8152 Dave MarcisDave MarcisDeppe Enterprises01770Running
93298 Richie Panch (R)Richie PanchTuxedo Plumbing01760Running
102124 Cecil GordonCecil GordonGordon Racing01760Running
111993 Jackie Rogers (R)Jackie RogersFrederick Homes01750Running
121867 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonJ.R. Stanley Trucking01750Running
131214 Coo Coo MarlinCoo Coo MarlinCunningham-Kelley Chevrolet01730Engine
142379 Frank WarrenFrank WarrenHinson Construction01690Running
153540 D.K. UlrichD.K. UlrichNoel's Auto Sales01670Running
162557 Bob BurchamBob BurchamPrecision Specialties01500Rear Gear
173470 J.D. McDuffieJ.D. McDuffieMcDuffie Racing01350Engine
18718 Joe FrassonJoe FrassonFrasson Cement01346Accident
191132 Dick BrooksDick BrooksSimoniz01340Clutch
20588 Donnie AllisonDonnie AllisonDiGard Racing012611Engine
21297 Dean DaltonDean DaltonBelden Asphalt01220Rear Gear
223019 Henley GrayHenley GrayHenley Gray Racing01220Oil Cooler
231412 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonCoca-Cola01102Engine
24999 Ron KeselowskiRon KeselowskiKeselowski Racing01040Engine
25872 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsKing's Row Fireplace01026Engine
261054 Lennie PondLennie PondMaster Chevrolet0840Engine
27211 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughKar-Kare 07820Engine
283125 Jabe ThomasJabe ThomasStar City Body Shop0400Clutch
292846 Travis TillerTravis TillerTiller Racing0320Oil Pan
30315 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerR.C. Cola0288Rear Gear
31248 Ed NegreEd NegreNegre Racing0230Transmission
322748 James HyltonJames HyltonBob Stott Chevrolet0130Engine
333610 Bill ChampionBill ChampionChampion Racing0110Suspension
341606 Neil CastlesNeil CastlesHoward Furniture050Ignition
352630 Walter BallardWalter BallardBallard Racing010Quit
36339 Tony Bettenhausen, Jr.Tony Bettenhausen, Jr.Vita Fresh Orange Juice000Engine

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