Official NASCAR Race Results
David Pearson won the 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Yankee 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
08-25-1974 | Yankee 400 | Michigan International Speedway
Table initially ordered on Finish Position. Click a column header to re-sort by that value.
| Fin | St | # | Driver | Make | Sponsor | Pts | Laps | Led | Status | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 21 | David Pearson | Mercury | Purolator | 0 | 200 | 98 | Running | 15,765 |
| 2 | 4 | 43 | Richard Petty | Dodge | STP Oil Treatment + Oil Filters | 0 | 200 | 2 | Running | 11,155 |
| 3 | 3 | 11 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | Carling | 0 | 200 | 60 | Running | 7,700 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | Buddy Baker | Ford | R.C. Cola | 0 | 199 | 17 | Running | 6,000 |
| 5 | 5 | 12 | Bobby Allison | Matador | Coca-Cola | 0 | 198 | 0 | Running | 2,050 |
| 6 | 7 | 52 | Earl Ross | Chevrolet | Carling | 0 | 197 | 0 | Running | 2,015 |
| 7 | 12 | 2 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | Deppe Enterprises | 0 | 197 | 0 | Running | 2,100 |
| 8 | 21 | 32 | Dick Brooks | Dodge | Simoniz | 0 | 196 | 0 | Running | 1,525 |
| 9 | 13 | 05 | David Sisco | Chevrolet | Reliable Plumbing | 0 | 196 | 15 | Running | 1,925 |
| 10 | 9 | 98 | Richie Panch | Chevrolet | Tuxedo Plumbing | 0 | 196 | 0 | Running | 1,575 |
| 11 | 8 | 14 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | Cunningham-Kelley | 0 | 193 | 2 | Running | 1,550 |
| 12 | 14 | 24 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | Gordon Racing | 0 | 193 | 0 | Running | 1,775 |
| 13 | 18 | 70 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | Glenn's Landscaping | 0 | 193 | 0 | Running | 1,750 |
| 14 | 19 | 19 | Bob Burcham | Chevrolet | Precision Specialties | 0 | 192 | 0 | Running | 1,175 |
| 15 | 20 | 01 | Earle Canavan | Plymouth | Kava Instant Coffee | 0 | 191 | 0 | Running | 1,150 |
| 16 | 27 | 64 | Elmo Langley | Ford | Langley Racing | 0 | 185 | 0 | Running | 1,090 |
| 17 | 25 | 46 | Travis Tiller | Dodge | Precision Engine Machine | 0 | 184 | 0 | Running | 1,105 |
| 18 | 31 | 0 | Clyde Dagit | Dodge | Dagit Racing | 0 | 183 | 0 | Running | 1,020 |
| 19 | 29 | 51 | Bob Whitlow | Dodge | Whitlow Racing | 0 | 183 | 0 | Running | 1,055 |
| 20 | 26 | 79 | Frank Warren | Dodge | Warren Racing | 0 | 182 | 0 | Running | 1,540 |
| 21 | 28 | 40 | Ed Negre | Chevrolet | Noel's Auto Sales | 0 | 150 | 0 | Rear end | 1,025 |
| 22 | 6 | 72 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | King's Row Fireplace | 0 | 129 | 1 | Overheating | 4,235 |
| 23 | 16 | 18 | Joe Frasson | Dodge | Frasson Racing | 0 | 118 | 5 | Engine | 1,070 |
| 24 | 24 | 30 | Walter Ballard | Chevrolet | Ballard Racing | 0 | 111 | 0 | Suspension | 1,505 |
| 25 | 35 | 9 | Tony Bettenhausen Jr | Chevrolet | Vita Fresh Orange Juice | 0 | 57 | 0 | Crash | 1,415 |
| 26 | 30 | 73 | Jerry Hansen | Chevrolet | Leggett's Mobile Homes | 0 | 54 | 0 | Distributor | 950 |
| 27 | 22 | 96 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | L.C. Newton Trucking | 0 | 51 | 0 | Ignition | 1,515 |
| 28 | 23 | 8 | D.K. Ulrich | Dodge | Negre Racing | 0 | 46 | 0 | Engine | 955 |
| 29 | 10 | 99 | Ron Keselowski | Dodge | Keselowski Racing | 0 | 32 | 0 | Engine | 745 |
| 30 | 17 | 10 | Bill Champion | Ford | Champion Racing | 0 | 31 | 0 | Engine | 985 |
| 31 | 15 | 93 | Jackie Rogers | Chevrolet | Frederick Homes | 0 | 22 | 0 | Engine | 970 |
| 32 | 32 | 25 | Jabe Thomas | Dodge | Star City Body Shop | 0 | 19 | 0 | Steering | 840 |
| 33 | 33 | 1 | John Banks | Dodge | Banks Racing | 0 | 14 | 0 | Rear end | 835 |
| 34 | 34 | 56 | Jim Bray | Chevrolet | Bray Realty | 0 | 4 | 0 | Engine | 830 |
| 35 | 11 | 48 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | Nitro 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Driveshaft | 1,525 |
| 36 | 36 | 87 | Gary Myers | Chevrolet | Myers Racing | 0 | 1 | 0 | Engine | 820 |
Race Recap
- Date: 08-25-1974
- Track: Michigan International Speedway
- Race: Yankee 400
- Race #: 22
- Cars: 36
- Winner: David Pearson
- Start Position: 1st
- Car Make: 1973 Mercury
- Avg Speed: 133.045 mph
- Distance: 400 miles
- Purse: $85,240
- Cautions: 5
- Caution Laps: 30
- Lead Changes: 45
- Pole: 157.946 mph
