1965 in NASCAR

1965 in NASCAR was a year that contained many changes. Due to the increasing speeds of the cars, and the concerns for safety, NASCAR outlawed the Chrysler hemi engine. Chrysler responded by withdrawing their support, and drivers like Richard Petty, David Pearson, Paul Goldsmith, Bobby Isaac were forced to sit out the races.[1] Driver Ned Jarrett won the Grand National (now Sprint Cup) championship after winning 13 of the 54 races he competed in.[2]

Newly built Rockingham Speedway opened in 1966, and Curtis Turner returned from his ban to win the race in his Ford.[3]

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References

  1. ^ "1965 NASCAR Grand National Recap". HowStuffWorks. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/season-recaps/1960s/1965-nascar.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-12. 
  2. ^ "Grand National standings for 1965". racing-reference.info. http://www.racing-reference.info/yeardet?yr=1965&series=W. Retrieved 2009-09-12. 
  3. ^ a b Fleischman, Bill; Al Pearce (2004). "At A Glance: Year-by-Year Summaries; 1965" (in EN). The Unauthorized NASCAR Fan Guide: 2004. 2004 (10 ed.). 43311 Joy Rd. #414, Canton, MI, 48187: Checkered Flag Press; Visible Ink Press. pp. 152, 153 of 576. ISBN 0-681-27587-1.