The 1975 World 600, the 16th running of the event, was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing event that took place on May 25, 1975, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Race report There were 40 drivers on the grid. Coo Coo Marlin had an engine problem on lap 33 out of 400 laps - earning him a last place position and $1,455 ($ when adjusted for inflation). Richard Petty would defeat Cale Yarborough by one lap in front of 90,600 spectators; who had no idea that history was being made right before their eyes. Petty would earn $30,290 ($ in when adjusted for inflation) on his long anticipated first win at Charlotte, despite having to change four tires early in the race and falling behind a lap. Petty rallied back and proceeded to lap the field. Seven time Winston Cup Series Champion Dale Earnhardt would make his debut here; finishing 22nd in a Dodge vehicle. African-American driver Randy Bethea would race his only NASCAR Cup Series race here; he would complete in 251 laps before engine problems relegated him to the sideline. Joe Frasson failed to qualify for this race while Darel Dieringer would make his NASCAR comeback here. Richard Childress would also compete in his event; finishing one place behind his future employee Dale Earnhardt. Both drivers were running at the finish, 45 laps down. Other drivers who failed to qualify were Bill Dennis (#20), Ferrel Harris (#82), Carl Adams (#65), and Elmo Langley (#64). Results Top 10 finishers Timeline Section reference: Start of race: Lennie Pond officially began the event with the pole position. Lap 14: Randy Bethea spun out on turn three, bringing out the first caution of the race which ended on lap 17. Lap 33: Coo Coo Marlin managed to blow his engine, making him the last-place finisher. Lap 55: Benny Parsons blew his engine while racing. Lap 96: G.C. Spencer managed to blow his engine while racing at high speeds. Lap 112: Travis Tiller spun out on turn two, bringing out the second caution of the race which ended on lap 115. Lap 114: Cale Yarborough took over the lead from Richard Petty before losing it to Richard Petty on lap 166. Lap 157: Cecil Gordon noticed that his engine blew, forcing him to exit the race prematurely. Lap 165: Dick Brooks spun out on turn two, bringing the third caution