Woodstock over 5,000 people. On July 15, 1969, the Wallkill Zoning Board of Appeals officially banned the concert on the basis that the planned portable toilets would not meet town code. Reports of the ban, however, turned out to be a publicity bonanza for the festival. In his 2007 book "Taking Woodstock", Elliot Tiber relates that he offered to host the event on his motel grounds, and had a permit for such an event. He claims to have introduced the promoters to dairy farmer Max Yasgur. Lang, however, disputes Tiber's account and says that Tiber introduced him to a realtor, who
1969 Richmond 500 total prize purse of $18,900 ($ when adjusted for inflation). Four notable crew chiefs would be present at this event; they were John Hill, Dick Hutcherson, Dale Inman and Harry Hyde. "† signifies that the driver is known to be deceased" <br> "* Driver failed to finish race" 1969 Richmond 500 The 1969 Richmond 500 was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that was held on April 13, 1969, at Richmond Fairgrounds (now Richmond Raceway) in Richmond, Virginia. The transition to purpose-built racecars began in the early 1960s and occurred gradually over that decade. Changes made to the sport by