1970 Rebel 400
Network: ABC
Date and time: May 9, 1970, 5:00 PM
Format: Live
Length: 1 and a half hours
Once again, the race was joined in progress on ABC's Wide World of Sports, and was started late to accomodate it.
During the race a serious crash involved Richard Petty. Due to a red towel hanging out of the car which was seen as blood, ABC mis-took the crash for a gruesome death. In reality, Petty only suffered a dislocated shoulder.
Personnel:
Announcers: Jim McKay, Ned Jarrett
Pit Reporters: Chris Economaki, Bob Montgomery
Executive producer: Roone Arledge
Producer: Doug Wilson
Coordinating producer: Jim Spence
Associate producers: Brice Weisman, John Wilcox, Bill Yerrick
Director: Lou Volpicelli
Associate directors: Joe Aceti, Bernie Hoffman, Ronald Hawkins
Technical directors: Walt Kubilus, Al Smith