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1975 / Year in Review

1975: Season Recap

The points system as we know it today was instituted in 1975. However, it was likely met with controversy as the 1975 season was the most lopsided championship race in NASCAR Winston Cup Series history. ...more

WINSTON CUP STANDINGS (TOP 10)
Position	Driver	Points
1.	Richard Petty	4783
2.	Dave Marcis	4061
3.	James Hylton	3914
4.	Benny Parsons	3820
5.	Richard Childress	3818
6.	Cecil Gordon	3702
7.	Darrell Waltrip	3462
8.	Elmo Langley	3399
9.	Cale Yarborough	3295
10.	Richard Brooks	3182


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