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1971 Charlotte Formula 100
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The images in this collection document the 1971 Charlotte Formula 100, an auxiliary race of the 1971 World 600 that was held on the infield course of the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, in May 1971. The race was sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
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1971 National 500
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The 1971 National 500 was held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, on October 10, 1971. Bobby Allison finished first in a 1969 Mercury defeating Bobby Isaac by five seconds. The other top ten finishers were Bobby Isaac, Donnie Allison, Richard Petty, Charlie Glotzbach, Buddy Baker, Pete Hamilton, Friday Hassler, James Hylton, and Benny Parsons. The race lasted 238 laps. The race was supposed to last 334 laps, but due to the rainy and dark weather it had to end short. The average speed was 126.14 mph, with a pole speed of 157.085 mph. There were 52,000 spectators in attendance. The total purse of the race was $83,259.
