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unusual facts about David Pearson



1962 Volunteer 500

George Green would become the final driver to finish the event while David Pearson's faulty lug bolts would prevent him from acquiring a "top five" finish.

1964 Textile 250

In order from second to tenth, the other top ten finishers included: Richard Petty, David Pearson, Maurice Petty, Jack Anderson, Larry Thomas, Larry Manning, Curtis Crider, and Tiny Lund.

Augusta International Raceway

On August 15, 1965 Dick Hutcherson won the 200 lap event with a 2.75 second lead over David Pearson.

Quicken Loans 400

1974: The rivalry between Richard Petty in the STP Dodge and David Pearson and the Purolator Mercury had begun intensifying in 1973 and reached a new level in 1974 as Petty won the Daytona 500 and Carolina 500 while Pearson had stormed to win the Rebel 450, Winston 500, and World 600.


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1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series

:*Motor State 400 David Pearson led 154 laps in an easy win, finishing sixteen seconds ahead of Bobby Allison and half a lap ahead of Richard Petty.

:*Dixie 500 Allison and David Pearson led 285 of 328 laps but Allison took his third big-track win of the season when Pearson slowed with a souring engine, with Richard Petty a distant second.