the race due to crankshaft issues. Lap 404: Darel Dieringer fell out with engine failure while racing at competitive speeds. Lap 432: G.C. Spencer had a terminal crash, forcing him to retire from the race. Lap 468: Doug Cooper fell out with engine failure while racing at competitive speeds. Finish: Fred Lorenzen was officially declared the winner of the event. References Virginia 500 Virginia 500 NASCAR races at Martinsville Speedway