The 1968 Augusta 200 was a Grand National (now Nextel Cup) event held at Augusta Speedway on October 5, 1968. Bobby Allison led the first 108 laps, but David Pearson moved past Allison for the final 92 circuits, as Pearson held off Allison by three seconds for the victory. It was Pearson's 16th and final victory of the year as he went on to win the 1968 championship. Stats