Talladega Trivia II

First Talladega 500 was held on Sept. 14,1969 and is famous for the "Boycott". Richard Brickhouse is credited with the win in the #99 Nichols Dodge Daytona. Of the 36 cars that started the race 23 were sports sedans from the Grand Touring division and 9 GT cars were running at the end even after running 400 miles the day before.

Who was the highest finishing GT driver?

What was he driving?

How many laps down was he to Brickhouse?

updated by @dennis-andrews: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

jimmy vaughan 68 camaro ran 159 laps

That is right Sonny. I knew this one would be easier than the last one but I found it to be interesting. Jimmy is from Greenville, S.C. and started 23rd and finished 7th in his #7 Camaro 29 laps behind Brickhouse. Got to remember that the GN cars were running close to 30 MPH faster than the GT cars and were no where near as aerodynamic.

good stuff Dennis


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