1966 Volunteer 500 Results
Paul Goldsmith won the 1966 Volunteer 500 at Bristol on July 24, 1966, leading 84 of 500 laps. Full Grand National Series results: finish, start, laps led and status for all 36 drivers.
Results
| Finish | Car | Driver | Start | Laps | Laps led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | Paul Goldsmith | 4 | 500 | 84 | Running |
| 2 | 43 | Richard Petty | 3 | 500 | 336 | Running |
| 3 | 6 | David Pearson | 2 | 496 | 0 | Running |
| 4 | 1 | Paul Lewis | 8 | 492 | 0 | Running |
| 5 | 2 | Bobby Allison | 13 | 490 | 0 | Running |
| 6 | 64 | Elmo Langley | 14 | 481 | 0 | Running |
| 7 | 4 | John Sears | 11 | 469 | 0 | Running |
| 8 | 18 | Stick Elliott | 17 | 465 | 0 | Running |
| 9 | 97 | Henley Gray | 23 | 464 | 0 | Running |
| 10 | 93 | Blackie Watt | 21 | 461 | 0 | Running |
| 11 | 92 | Hank Thomas | 22 | 459 | 0 | Running |
| 12 | 88 | Neil Castles | 26 | 454 | 0 | Running |
| 13 | 74 | Earl Brooks | 29 | 454 | 0 | Running |
| 14 | 70 | J.D. McDuffie | 36 | 454 | 0 | Running |
| 15 | 19 | J.T. Putney | 27 | 445 | 0 | Oil leak |
| 16 | 20 | Clyde Lynn | 34 | 440 | 0 | Running |
| 17 | 59 | Tom Pistone | 25 | 439 | 0 | Running |
| 18 | 73 | Buzz Gregory | 28 | 437 | 0 | Running |
| 19 | 06 | Jack Lawrence | 20 | 410 | 0 | Running |
| 20 | 95 | Bill Seifert | 35 | 409 | 0 | Running |
| 21 | 11 | Ned Jarrett | 15 | 386 | 0 | Differential |
| 22 | 49 | G.C. Spencer | 10 | 385 | 0 | Engine |
| 23 | 02 | Doug Cooper | 12 | 361 | 0 | Engine |
| 24 | 48 | James Hylton | 9 | 341 | 0 | Lug bolts |
| 25 | 63 | Larry Manning | 30 | 296 | 0 | Transmission |
| 26 | 14 | Jim Paschal | 5 | 291 | 0 | Engine |
| 27 | 34 | Wendell Scott | 32 | 264 | 0 | Engine |
| 28 | 38 | Wayne Smith | 33 | 258 | 0 | Differential |
| 29 | 46 | Roy Mayne | 18 | 250 | 0 | Differential |
| 30 | 47 | Curtis Turner | 1 | 209 | 80 | Engine |
| 31 | 00 | Buddy Baker | 24 | 181 | 0 | U joint |
| 32 | 87 | Buck Baker | 19 | 151 | 0 | Engine |
| 33 | 72 | Bill Champion | 16 | 97 | 0 | Differential |
| 34 | 98 | Sam McQuagg | 6 | 82 | 0 | Brakes |
| 35 | 16 | Darel Dieringer | 7 | 50 | 0 | Oil leak |
| 36 | 79 | Frank Warren | 31 | 0 | 0 | Distributor |
Race facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | July 24, 1966 |
| Track | Bristol |
| Laps | 500 |