Alamo 500
The Alamo 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series stock car race held at Texas World Speedway in 1972 and 1973.
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| NASCAR Winston Cup Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Texas World Speedway |
| Location | College Station, Texas, United States |
| First race | 1972 |
| Last race | 1973 |
| Distance | 500 miles (800 km) |
| Laps | 250 |
| Previous names | Lone Star 500 (1972) Alamo 500 (1973) |
| Most wins (driver) | Richard Petty (2) |
| Most wins (team) | Petty Enterprises (2) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
Past winners
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||
| 1972 | June 25 | 43 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises | Plymouth | 250 | 500 (804.672) | 3:28:04 | 144.185 | Report |
| 1973 | June 10 | 43 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises | Dodge | 250 | 500 (804.672) | 3:26:44 | 142.114 | Report |
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins | Manufacturer | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Richard Petty | 1972, 1973 |
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