 He later operated Choice Trucks, a used truck dealership in Huntersville, North Carolina.He was involved in the controversial 1969 Talladega 500, where he came in second place to Richard Brickhouse in a questionable finish.Both Vandiver and car owner Ray Fox Sr. were adamant that Brickhouse was a lap down because he had stopped to pit under the green flag (Vandiver only pitted under the Caution).