Source: Kingsport Post via Google News Archive |
Source: Kingsport Post via Google News Archive |
When the green flag dropped, Isaac began his domination of the race. He led 187 of the race's first 210 laps. But with about 40 laps to go and a 2-lap lead over the field, Isaac lost an engine in his Dodge. Racing a Ford, Petty capitalized on Isaac's misfortunes. The King took over from there, led the remaining laps and won the race.
Kingsport hosted three races from 1969 through 1971. Petty repeated his win at the track in 1970, and Isaac finally got his Kingsport trophy in the track's final GN race. With the arrival of R.J. Reynold's Winston cigarettes brand as the new title sponsor for NASCAR's top series, Kingsport was one of many tracks culled from the schedule as the Winston Cup Series ran only about 30 races beginning in 1972.
Though the last GN race was held at the track in 1971, Kingsport Speedway (web | Twitter) continues to host races today under a NASCAR sanctioning agreement.
Article courtesy of Jerry Bushmire |
Edited June 19, 2014
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