Monday 17th April 1967
In news that stunned that NASCAR circuit, defending champion David Pearson announced he was leaving the Cotton Owens Dodge team. Getting together in 1963, the combination of Owens, Pearson and Dodge were one of the most formidable in NASCAR GN history. In a little more than four seasons, they scored 27 wins, 20 poles and 32 top three finishes, including 15 wins en route to the 1966 championship.
