Don Droud , Jr. , who again covered the field in qualifying time trials , drove a steady race to gain the runner - up spot on the thirteenth go around .
Was unable to make a dent in the huge Jackson lead .
Don Droud , Jr. , who again covered the field in qualifying time trials , drove a steady race to gain the runner - up spot on the thirteenth go around , but was unable to make a dent in the huge Jackson lead .