I knew Childress was going to help me because my crew told me on the radio. I really appreciate what Richard did, but that is typical of people in this sport.

Despite having no primary sponsor Yarborough and his team ran the full schedule picking up short-term deals with Sonic Drive-In and Hobas Pipe. He is one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships. At the end of the season Yarborough was released after Ford withdrew factory support for NASCAR teams.

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