The 1969 Motor Trend 500 was a Grand National (now Sprint Cup) - Pacific Coast Late Model Series (now Camping World West Series) combination event held at Riverside International Raceway on February 1, 1969. It was the season openered for the West Series. Richard Petty led 103 of the 186 laps in route to a twenty-five second victory on A.J. Foyt. Eventual season champ David Pearson finished 3rd. Stats