User:Ched/1969 in NASCAR
1969 in NASCAR was the only time that a driver boycott was ever implemented. When the 2.66 mile Talladega Speedway opened in 1969, many of the regular drivers refused to enter the race due to concerns of safety. Driver David Pearson won his third and final championship by winning 11 of the 51 events he entered that year. He bested second place finisher Richard Petty with a point total of 4,170 to 3,813.[1] The Ford and Mercury vehicles dominated the early part of the season, with Fords realing off a 13 race winning streak at one point.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Fleischman, Bill (2004). "At A Glance: Year-by-Year Summaries; 1966". The Unauthorized NASCAR Fan Guide: 2004. Vol. 2004 (10 ed.). 43311 Joy Rd. #414, Canton, MI, 48187: Checkered Flag Press; Visable Ink Press. pp. 156 of 576. ISBN 0-681-27587-1.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Auto Editors of Consumer Guide. "1969 NASCAR Grand National Recap". HowStuffWorks, Inc.; Publications International, Ltd. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
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