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{{short description|Auto race run in Virginia in 1968}}
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| Type = CUST
| Type = CUST
| Description = Race 17 of 49 in the [[1968 in NASCAR|1968 NASCAR Grand National Series]] season
| Description = Race 17 of 49 in the [[1968 in NASCAR|1968 NASCAR Grand National Series]] season
| country = United States
| Race Name = Tidewater 250
| Race Name = Tidewater 250
| Details ref = <ref name="weather-information">{{cite web | url = http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/VA/Hampton/1968-05-18| title = 1968 Tidewater 250 weather information | publisher = The Old Farmers' Almanac | date = | accessdate = 2012-08-28}}</ref><ref name="1968t250">{{cite web | url = http://racing-reference.info/race/1968-17/W| title = 1968 Tidewater 250 information | publisher = Racing Reference | date = | accessdate = 2011-01-17}}</ref>
| Details ref =
| Fulldate = {{Start date|1968|May|18}}
| Fulldate = {{Start date and age|1968|May|18}}
| Year = 1968
| Year = 1968
| Race_No = 17
| Race_No = 17
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| Official name = Tidewater 250
| Official name = Tidewater 250
| Caption =
| Caption =
| Location = [[Langley Field Speedway]] <small>([[Hampton, Virginia|Hampton]], [[Virginia]])</small>
| Location = [[Langley Field Speedway]], [[Hampton, Virginia]]
| Course_mi = 0.395
| Course_mi = 0.395
| Course_km = 0.836
| Course_km = 0.836
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| Distance_km = 190.3
| Distance_km = 190.3
| Avg = {{convert|71.457|mi/h}}
| Avg = {{convert|71.457|mi/h}}
| Weather = Temperatures reaching up to {{convert|77.9|F|C}}; wind speeds up to {{convert|18.1|mph|km/h}}<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/VA/Hampton/1968-05-18| title = 1968 Tidewater 250 weather information | publisher = The Old Farmers' Almanac | date = | accessdate = 2012-08-28}}</ref>
| Weather = Mild with temperatures approaching {{convert|77.9|F|C}}; wind speeds up to {{convert|18.1|mph|km/h}}
| Pole_Driver = [[Richard Petty]]
| Pole_Driver = [[Richard Petty]]
| Pole_Team = [[Petty Enterprises]]
| Pole_Team = [[Petty Enterprises]]
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The '''1968 Tidewater 250''' was a [[NASCAR]] [[Sprint Cup Series|Grand National]] (now Sprint Cup Series) race that took place on May 18, 1968 at [[Langley Field Speedway]] in the [[United States|American]] community of [[Hampton, Virginia|Hampton]], [[Virginia]].<ref name="1968t250">{{cite web | url = http://racing-reference.info/race/1968-17/W| title = 1968 Tidewater 250 information | publisher = Racing Reference | date = | accessdate = 2011-01-17}}</ref>
The '''1968 Tidewater 250''' was a [[NASCAR]] [[Grand National Series]] event that was held on May 18, 1968, at [[Langley Field Speedway]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]].


The transition to purpose-built racecars began in the early 1960s and occurred gradually over that decade. Changes made to the sport by the late 1960s brought an end to the "strictly stock" vehicles of the 1950s.
⚫
Two hundred and fifty laps were raced on a paved [[oval track racing|oval track]] spanning {{convert|0.400|mi|km}} for a grand total of {{convert|100.0|mi|km}}.<ref name="1968t250"/> The race took one hour, twenty five minutes, and fifty-eight seconds to reach its conclusion.<ref name="1968t250"/> [[David Pearson (NASCAR driver)|David Pearson]] was the winner of the race in front of ten thousand live audience members.<ref name="1968t250"/> Notable speeds were: {{convert|71.547|mi/h}} as the average speed and {{convert|80.801|mi/h}} as the pole position speed. [[Canada|Canadian]] driver [[Frog Fagan]] participated here; he started in 14th place and ended in 13th place.<ref name="1968t250"/> Fagan managed to run 212 out of 250 laps before the race ending with him still in the running.<ref name="1968t250"/>


==Background==
⚫
This would be Tim Pistone's final career start and Pete Hamilton's first finish in the top five.<ref name="1968t250"/> Total winnings for this race were $4,740 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|4740|1968|r=2}}}} in today's money) with the winner receiving $1,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|1000|1968|r=2}}}} in today's money).<ref name="1968t250"/><ref>{{cite web | url = http://statsheet.com/nascar/races/1968-05-18-tidewater-250| title = 1968 Tidewater 250 information (second reference)| publisher = Stat Sheet | date = | accessdate = 2011-01-17}}</ref>
Langley Speedway is a paved [[Short track motor racing|short track]] measuring 0.395 miles in length, it is one of the flattest tracks in the region with only six degrees of banking in the corners and four degrees on the straights.<ref>USARacing Pro Cup Media Guide August 22, 2009, edition</ref>

==Summary==
⚫
Two hundred and fifty laps were raced on a paved [[oval track racing|oval track]] spanning {{convert|0.400|mi|km}} for a grand total of {{convert|100.0|mi|km}}.<ref name="1968t250"/> The race took one hour, twenty five minutes, and fifty-eight seconds to reach its conclusion.<ref name="1968t250"/> [[David Pearson (NASCAR driver)|David Pearson]] was the winner of the race in front of ten thousand live audience members.<ref name="1968t250"/> Notable speeds were: {{convert|71.547|mi/h}} as the average speed and {{convert|80.801|mi/h}} as the pole position speed. [[Canada|Canadian]] driver [[Frog Fagan]] participated here; he started in 14th place and ended in 13th place.<ref name="1968t250"/> Fagan managed to run 212 out of 250 laps before the race ending with him still in the running.<ref name="1968t250"/>

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This would be Tim Pistone's final career start and Pete Hamilton's first finish in the top five.<ref name="1968t250"/> Total winnings for this race were $4,740 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|4740|1968|r=2}}}} when adjusted for inflation) with the winner receiving $1,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|1000|1968|r=2}}}} when adjusted for inflation).<ref name="1968t250"/> Twelve drivers used a [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] vehicle to participate in the race in; making up the majority of the grid. Three drivers would use a Dodge while only one driver would use a [[Chevrolet]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://fantasyracingcheatsheet.com/nascar/races/results/1968/langley-field-speedway/tidewater-250/1075| title = Car manufacturer information at the 1968 Tidewater 250| publisher = Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet | date = | accessdate = 2015-01-28}}</ref>

Both [[Ed Negre]] and [[Paul Dean Holt]] would quit the race after driving for 76 and 73 laps apiece; no valid reason was ever given to NASCAR officials for their sudden absence from the race. Nevertheless, they were granted a $100 paycheck just for attempting to race (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|100|1968|r=2}}}} when adjusted for inflation).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.driveraverages.com/nascar_stats/race.php?sked_id=1968017| title = The Fate of ''Ed Negre'' and ''Paul Dean Holt'' at the 1968 Tidewater 250| publisher = Driver Averages| accessdate = 2014-04-16| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140428151253/http://www.driveraverages.com/nascar_stats/race.php?sked_id=1968017| archive-date = 2014-04-28| url-status = dead}}</ref>

===Qualifying===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Grid
! {{Tooltip|No.|Car number}}
! Driver
! Manufacturer
|-
! 1
| 43 || Richard Petty || '68 Plymouth
|-
! 2
| 17 || David Pearson || '68 Ford
|-
! 3
| 71 || Bobby Isaac || '67 Dodge
|-
! 4
| 3 || Buddy Baker || '67 Dodge
|-
! 5
| 55 || Tom Pistone || '66 Ford
|-
! 6
| 4 || John Sears || '67 Ford
|-
! 7
| 5 || Pete Hamilton || '68 Ford
|-
! 8
| 48 || James Hylton || '67 Dodge
|-
! 9
| 20 || Clyde Lynn || '67 Mercury
|-
! 10
| 10 || Elmo Langley || '66 Ford
|-
! 11
| 8 || Ed Negre || '67 Ford
|-
! 12
| 01 || Paul Dean Holt || '67 Ford
|-
! 13
| 19 || Henley Gray || '66 Ford
|-
! 14
| 95 || Frog Fagan || '66 Ford
|-
! 15
| 06 || Neil Castles || '67 Plymouth
|}


==Finishers==
==Finishers==
{{div col|cols=3}}
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
# David Pearson
# David Pearson (No. 17)
# [[Bobby Isaac]]† <small>(highest finishing [[Dodge]] vehicle)</small>
# [[Bobby Isaac]]† (No. 71)
# [[Buddy Baker]]†
# [[Buddy Baker]]† (No. 3)
# [[James Hylton]]
# [[James Hylton]] (No. 48)
# [[Pete Hamilton]]
# [[Pete Hamilton]] (No. 5)
# [[Richard Petty]]*
# [[Richard Petty]]* (No. 43)
# [[Tom Pistone]]
# [[Tom Pistone]] (No. 55)
# [[Elmo Langley]]†
# [[Elmo Langley]]† (No. 10)
# [[Clyde Lynn]]†
# [[Clyde Lynn]]† (No. 20)
# [[Neil Castles]]
# [[Neil Castles]] (No. 06)
# [[Bobby Mausgrover]]
# [[Bobby Mausgrover]] (No. 88)
# [[Wendell Scott]]*†
# [[Wendell Scott]]*† (No. 34)
# Frog Fagan†
# Frog Fagan† (No. 95)
# [[Jabe Thomas]]
# [[Jabe Thomas]] (No. 25)
# [[Roy Tyner]]*† <small>(only [[Chevrolet]] entry)</small>
# [[Roy Tyner]]*† (No. 09)
# [[John Sears (racing driver)|John Sears]]*†
# [[John Sears (racing driver)|John Sears]]*† (No. 4)
# [[Ed Negre]]*
# [[Ed Negre]]* (No.8)
# [[Paul Dean Holt]]*
# [[Paul Dean Holt]]* (No. 01)
# [[Earl Brooks]]*†
# [[Earl Brooks]]*† (No. 28)
# [[Henley Gray]]*
# [[Henley Gray]]* (No. 19)
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}
''* Driver failed to finish race'' <br>
''* Driver failed to finish race'' <br>
''† signifies that the driver is known to be deceased''
''† signifies that the driver is known to be deceased''

==Timeline==
<small>Section reference: <ref name="1968t250"/></small>
* Start of race: David Pearson had the pole position to begin the event.
* Lap 4: Earl Brooks' vehicle could not steer properly anymore.
* Lap 56: Richard Petty took over the lead from David Pearson.
* Lap 61: David Pearson took over the lead from Richard Petty.
* Lap 68: Richard Petty took over the lead from David Pearson.
* Lap 73: Paul Dean Holt quit the reason for no apparent reason.
* Lap 76: Ed Negre quit the race for reasons unknown.
* Lap 112: The engine on John Sears' vehicle stopped working in a normal fashion.
* Lap 128: The fuel line stopped working properly on Roy Tyner's vehicle.
* Lap 138: Buddy Baker took over the lead from Richard Petty.
* Lap 157: Richard Petty took over the lead from Buddy Baker.
* Lap 188: David Pearson took over the lead from Richard Petty.
* Lap 229: Wendell Scott had to leave the race due to a flat tire.
* Lap 242: Richard Petty developed engine problems in his vehicle.
* Finish: David Pearson was officially declared the winner of the event.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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[[Category:1968 in NASCAR|Tidewater 250]]
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[[Category:1968 in Virginia|Tidewater 250]]
[[Category:1968 in sports in Virginia|Tidewater 250]]
[[Category:NASCAR races at Langley Field Speedway]]
[[Category:NASCAR races at Langley Field Speedway]]

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Latest revision as of 01:53, 29 June 2020

1968 Tidewater 250
Race details[1][2]
Race 17 of 49 in the 1968 NASCAR Grand National Series season
Date May 18, 1968; 56 years ago (1968-05-18)
Official name Tidewater 250
Location Langley Field Speedway, Hampton, Virginia
Course Permanent racing facility
0.395 mi (0.836 km)
Distance 250 laps, 118.5 mi (190.3 km)
Weather Mild with temperatures approaching 77.9 °F (25.5 °C); wind speeds up to 18.1 miles per hour (29.1 km/h)
Average speed 71.457 miles per hour (114.999 km/h)
Pole position
Driver
Petty Enterprises
Most laps led
Driver David Pearson Holman-Moody
Laps 125
Winner
No. 17 David Pearson Holman-Moody
Television in the United States
Network untelevised
Announcers none

The 1968 Tidewater 250 was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that was held on May 18, 1968, at Langley Field Speedway in Hampton, Virginia.

The transition to purpose-built racecars began in the early 1960s and occurred gradually over that decade. Changes made to the sport by the late 1960s brought an end to the "strictly stock" vehicles of the 1950s.

Background

[edit]

Langley Speedway is a paved short track measuring 0.395 miles in length, it is one of the flattest tracks in the region with only six degrees of banking in the corners and four degrees on the straights.[3]

Summary

[edit]

Two hundred and fifty laps were raced on a paved oval track spanning 0.400 miles (0.644 km) for a grand total of 100.0 miles (160.9 km).[2] The race took one hour, twenty five minutes, and fifty-eight seconds to reach its conclusion.[2] David Pearson was the winner of the race in front of ten thousand live audience members.[2] Notable speeds were: 71.547 miles per hour (115.144 km/h) as the average speed and 80.801 miles per hour (130.037 km/h) as the pole position speed. Canadian driver Frog Fagan participated here; he started in 14th place and ended in 13th place.[2] Fagan managed to run 212 out of 250 laps before the race ending with him still in the running.[2]

This would be Tim Pistone's final career start and Pete Hamilton's first finish in the top five.[2] Total winnings for this race were $4,740 ($41,530.56 when adjusted for inflation) with the winner receiving $1,000 ($8,761.72 when adjusted for inflation).[2] Twelve drivers used a Ford vehicle to participate in the race in; making up the majority of the grid. Three drivers would use a Dodge while only one driver would use a Chevrolet.[4]

Both Ed Negre and Paul Dean Holt would quit the race after driving for 76 and 73 laps apiece; no valid reason was ever given to NASCAR officials for their sudden absence from the race. Nevertheless, they were granted a $100 paycheck just for attempting to race ($876.17 when adjusted for inflation).[5]

Qualifying

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Grid No. Driver Manufacturer
1 43 Richard Petty '68 Plymouth
2 17 David Pearson '68 Ford
3 71 Bobby Isaac '67 Dodge
4 3 Buddy Baker '67 Dodge
5 55 Tom Pistone '66 Ford
6 4 John Sears '67 Ford
7 5 Pete Hamilton '68 Ford
8 48 James Hylton '67 Dodge
9 20 Clyde Lynn '67 Mercury
10 10 Elmo Langley '66 Ford
11 8 Ed Negre '67 Ford
12 01 Paul Dean Holt '67 Ford
13 19 Henley Gray '66 Ford
14 95 Frog Fagan '66 Ford
15 06 Neil Castles '67 Plymouth

Finishers

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  1. David Pearson (No. 17)
  2. Bobby Isaac† (No. 71)
  3. Buddy Baker† (No. 3)
  4. James Hylton (No. 48)
  5. Pete Hamilton (No. 5)
  6. Richard Petty* (No. 43)
  7. Tom Pistone (No. 55)
  8. Elmo Langley† (No. 10)
  9. Clyde Lynn† (No. 20)
  10. Neil Castles (No. 06)
  11. Bobby Mausgrover (No. 88)
  12. Wendell Scott*† (No. 34)
  13. Frog Fagan† (No. 95)
  14. Jabe Thomas (No. 25)
  15. Roy Tyner*† (No. 09)
  16. John Sears*† (No. 4)
  17. Ed Negre* (No.8)
  18. Paul Dean Holt* (No. 01)
  19. Earl Brooks*† (No. 28)
  20. Henley Gray* (No. 19)

* Driver failed to finish race
† signifies that the driver is known to be deceased

Timeline

[edit]

Section reference: [2]

  • Start of race: David Pearson had the pole position to begin the event.
  • Lap 4: Earl Brooks' vehicle could not steer properly anymore.
  • Lap 56: Richard Petty took over the lead from David Pearson.
  • Lap 61: David Pearson took over the lead from Richard Petty.
  • Lap 68: Richard Petty took over the lead from David Pearson.
  • Lap 73: Paul Dean Holt quit the reason for no apparent reason.
  • Lap 76: Ed Negre quit the race for reasons unknown.
  • Lap 112: The engine on John Sears' vehicle stopped working in a normal fashion.
  • Lap 128: The fuel line stopped working properly on Roy Tyner's vehicle.
  • Lap 138: Buddy Baker took over the lead from Richard Petty.
  • Lap 157: Richard Petty took over the lead from Buddy Baker.
  • Lap 188: David Pearson took over the lead from Richard Petty.
  • Lap 229: Wendell Scott had to leave the race due to a flat tire.
  • Lap 242: Richard Petty developed engine problems in his vehicle.
  • Finish: David Pearson was officially declared the winner of the event.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "1968 Tidewater 250 weather information". The Old Farmers' Almanac. Retrieved 2012-08-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "1968 Tidewater 250 information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
  3. ^ USARacing Pro Cup Media Guide August 22, 2009, edition
  4. ^ "Car manufacturer information at the 1968 Tidewater 250". Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  5. ^ "The Fate of Ed Negre and Paul Dean Holt at the 1968 Tidewater 250". Driver Averages. Archived from the original on 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
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