Sam Yasgur Sam Yasgur Samuel S. Yasgur (January 9, 1942 – June 23, 2016) was an attorney; Sullivan County, New York official; and the son of Max Yasgur, who leased land on his dairy farm in Bethel, New York for the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in August 1969. Yasgur has said that his "consultations with his father" played a crucial role in the concert coming to Bethel. He grew up on his father's farm, and was a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Chicago School of Law. Yasgur was a 27-year-old assistant district attorney in Manhattan when his father
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