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A former NASCAR Winston Cup race held on July 4th at Daytona International Speedway.
| Date | Winner | Winner's Make | |
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| 4 July 1972 | David Pearson | Mercury | 1972 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1973 | David Pearson | Mercury | 1973 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1975 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 1975 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1976 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 1976 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1977 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 1977 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1978 | David Pearson | Mercury | 1978 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1979 | Neil Bonnett | Mercury | 1979 Race Information & Results |
| 4 July 1980 | Bobby Allison | Mercury | 1980 Race Information & Results |
July 4, 1972
Time of race: 2:29:14
Average speed: 160.821 mph
| Finish | Driver | Make |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Pearson | Mercury |
| 2 | Richard Petty | Dodge |
| 3 | Bobby Allison | Chevrolet |
| 4 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet |
| 5 | James Hylton | Ford |
| 6 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | Mercury |
| 7 | Ron Keselowski | Dodge |
| 8 | Donnie Allison | Ford |
| 9 | Wayne Smith | Chevrolet |
| 10 | Johnny Halford | Plymouth |
| 11 | Cecil Gordon | Mercury |
| 12 | Charlie Roberts | Ford |
| 13 | Dave Marcis | Dodge |
| 14 | Richard Brown | Chevrolet |
| 15 | Mel Larson | Plymouth |
| 16 | Ben Arnold | Ford |
| 17 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge |
| 18 | Bill Champion | Mercury |
| 19 | Jabe Thomas | Plymouth |
| 20 | George Altheide | Dodge |
| 21 | Frank Warren | Dodge |
| 22 | Henley Gray | Ford |
| 23 | Walter Ballard | Mercury |
| 24 | Buddy Baker | Dodge |
| 25 | Jackie Oliver | Ford |
| 26 | David Boggs | Dodge |
| 27 | Bobby Isaac | Dodge |
| 28 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet |
| 29 | David Sisco | Chevrolet |
| 30 | Clarence Lovell | Ford |
| 31 | Dean Dalton | Mercury |
| 32 | John Sears | Plymouth |
| 33 | Pete Hamilton | Plymouth |
| 34 | Bill Shirey | Plymouth |
| 35 | Elmo Langley | Ford |
| 36 | Benny Parsons | Mercury |
| 37 | Nell Castles | Dodge |
| 38 | Larry Smith | Ford |
| 39 | Roy Mayne | Chevrolet |
| 40 | Joe Frasson | Dodge |
July 4, 1973
Time of race: 2:31:27
Average speed: 168.488 mph
| Finish | Driver | Make |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Pearson | Mercury |
| 2 | Richard Petty | Dodge |
| 3 | Buddy Baker | Dodge |
| 4 | Gordon Johncock | Chevrolet |
| 5 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet |
| 6 | Dave Marcis | Dodge |
| 7 | Vic Parsons | Ford |
| 8 | Marty Robbins | Dodge |
| 9 | Dick Brooks | Ford |
| 10 | Joe Frasson | Dodge |
| 11 | David Sisco | Chevrolet |
| 12 | James Hylton | Mercury |
| 13 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet |
| 14 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge |
| 15 | Roy Mayne | Dodge |
| 16 | Elmo Langley | Ford |
| 17 | Dean Dalton | Mercury |
| 18 | Buddy Arrington | Plymouth |
| 19 | Frank Warren | Dodge |
| 20 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet |
| 21 | Larry Smith | Mercury |
| 22 | Raymond Williams | Ford |
| 23 | Henley Gray | Mercury |
| 24 | Bill Champion | Mercury |
| 25 | Darrell Waltrip | Mercury |
| 26 | Walter Ballard | Mercury |
| 27 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet |
| 28 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet |
| 29 | Ed Negre | Dodge |
| 30 | Bobby Allison | Chevrolet |
| 31 | Jabe Thomas | Dodge |
| 32 | Jim Vandiver | Dodge |
| 33 | John Sears | Dodge |
| 34 | Ed Sczech | Chevrolet |
| 35 | Dick Simon | Dodge |
| 36 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet |
| 37 | A.J. Foyt | Chevrolet |
| 38 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet |
| 39 | Bobby Isaac | Ford |
| 40 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet |
July 4, 1975
Results
Average Speed:
Margin of Victory: seconds
Time of Race:
Lead Changes:
Cautions:
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 160 | Running | 180/5 | $16,935 |
| 2 | 2 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | Coppertone | 160 | Running | 180/10 | $12,635 |
| 3 | 5 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | 71 | K&K Insurance | 159 | Running | 165/0 | $8,635 |
| 4 | 4 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 17 | Terminal Transport | 159 | Running | 160/0 | $6,210 |
| 5 | 1 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 88 | Digard Racing | 158 | Running | 160/5 | $5,310 |
| 6 | 6 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore Industries | 157 | Running | 150/0 | $3,600 |
| 7 | 17 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | Hill Racing | 153 | Running | 146/0 | $3,100 |
| 8 | 7 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | Kings Row Fireplaces | 152 | Out (Engine Failure) | 147/5 | $2,600 |
| 9 | 32 | Carl Adams | Ford | 65 | Travelodge | 151 | Running | 138/0 | $2,400 |
| 10 | 23 | Darel Dieringer | Ford | 35 | DM Construction | 149 | Running | 134/0 | $2,275 |
| 11 | 15 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Nitro 9 | 149 | Running | 130/0 | $2,100 |
| 12 | 39 | Ed Negre | Dodge | 2 | 10,000 RPM Speed Equipment | 149 | Running | 127/0 | $2,000 |
| 13 | 19 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 96 | L.C. Newton Trucking | 147 | Running | 124/0 | $1,900 |
| 14 | 27 | Jim Vandiver | Dodge | 31 | H.B. Ranier Construction | 147 | Running | 121/0 | $1,800 |
| 15 | 34 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | Stratagraph, Inc. | 146 | Running | 118/0 | $1,700 |
| 16 | 31 | Randy Tissot | Chevrolet | 74 | Tilitco Enterprises | 146 | Running | 115/0 | $1,600 |
| 17 | 20 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Warren Racing | 145 | Running | 112/0 | $1,500 |
| 18 | 35 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 10 | Rudd Auto Parts | 145 | Running | 109/0 | $1,400 |
| 19 | 22 | Jackie Rogers | Chevrolet | 60 | Lou Viglione Racing | 143 | Running | 106/0 | $1,400 |
| 20 | 3 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 141 | Out (Broken Oil Line) | 108/5 | $1,500 |
| 21 | 38 | Buddy Arrington | Plymouth | 67 | Arrington Union 76 | 141 | Running | 100/0 | $1,185 |
| 22 | 30 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Glenn's Landscaping | 140 | Running | 97/0 | $1,135 |
| 23 | 37 | Dick May | Chevrolet | 19 | Gray Racing | 139 | Running | 94/0 | $1,085 |
| 24 | 10 | AJ Foyt | Chevrolet | 28 | Gilmore Enterprises | 136 | Out (Broken Valve) | PE | $1,060 |
| 25 | 36 | Elmo Langley | Ford | 64 | Langley Racing | 136 | Out (Ignition) | 88/0 | $1,035 |
| 26 | 12 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms Poultry | 113 | Out (Cracked Oil Pan) | 85/0 | $1,010 |
| 27 | 26 | Joe Mihalic | Chevrolet | 61 | Mihalic Racing | 107 | Out (Engine Failure) | 82/0 | $985 |
| 28 | 11 | Richie Panch | Chevrolet | 98 | Daytona Budweiser | 104 | Out (Clutch) | 79/0 | $960 |
| 29 | 16 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Bob Stott Chevrolet | 100 | Out (Engine Failure) | 76/0 | $935 |
| 30 | 18 | Johnny Ray | Chevrolet | 77 | H.C. Blackwell Kenworth | 94 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $910 |
| 31 | 33 | Walter Ballard | Chevrolet | 38 | Varner Reality | 94 | Out (Broken A-Frame) | 70/0 | $885 |
| 32 | 40 | Bruce Jacobi | Chevrolet | 37 | Opal's Truck Stop | 80 | Out (Engine Failure) | 67/0 | $860 |
| 33 | 25 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 05 | Reliable Plumbing | 77 | Out (Engine Failure) | 64/0 | $860 |
| 34 | 14 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 75 | Out (Blown Head Gasket) | 61/0 | $810 |
| 35 | 8 | Bobby Allison | AMC | 16 | Coca-Cola/AMC | 67 | Out (Broken Valve) | 58/0 | $785 |
| 36 | 28 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 63 | Out (Head Gasket) | 55/0 | $780 |
| 37 | 24 | Salt Walther | Chevrolet | 30 | Clyde Lynn Auto Parts | 52 | Out (Water Pump) | PE | $825 |
| 38 | 9 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Master Chevrolet | 40 | Out (Steering) | 49/0 | $770 |
| 39 | 29 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge | 49 | Spencer Racing | 14 | Out (Ignition) | 46/0 | $765 |
| 40 | 21 | Johnny Rutherford | Chevrolet | 83 | Smithville Farms | 1 | Out (Transmission) | PE | $960 |
July 4, 1976
Results
Average Speed: 160.966 mph
Margin of Victory: 8 seconds
Time of Race: 2:29:06
Lead Changes: 41
Cautions: 2 for 14 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms | 160 | Running | 185/10 | $14,715 |
| 2 | 7 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 160 | Running | 175/5 | $9,640 |
| 3 | 4 | Bobby Allison | Mercury | 2 | Cam2 | 160 | Running | 170/5 | $10,220 |
| 4 | 1 | AJ Foyt | Chevrolet | 28 | Gilmore | 159 | Running | PE | $6,890 |
| 5 | 6 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | 71 | K&K | 157 | Running | 155/0 | $7,610 |
| 6 | 8 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 157 | Running | 150/0 | $6,300 |
| 7 | 5 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | Kings Row Fireplaces | 156 | Running | 146/0 | $6,630 |
| 8 | 30 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore | 156 | Running | 142/0 | $5,170 |
| 9 | 15 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 5 | Sisco | 153 | Running | 143/5 | $4,660 |
| 10 | 22 | Ricky Rudd | Chevrolet | 22 | Al Rudd Auto Parts | 152 | Running | 134/0 | $2,590 |
| 11 | 29 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Howard's Machine Shop | 149 | Running | 130/0 | $2,390 |
| 12 | 34 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | Kansas Jack | 148 | Running | 127/0 | $4,150 |
| 13 | 20 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 148 | Running | 124/0 | $3,940 |
| 14 | 28 | Bobby Wawak | Chevrolet | 36 | J&B Corvette | 148 | Running | 121/0 | $2,115 |
| 15 | 33 | Janet Guthrie | Chevrolet | 68 | Kelly Services | 147 | Running | PE | $1,570 |
| 16 | 36 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Garden State Auto Body | 144 | Running | 115/0 | $3,530 |
| 17 | 31 | Dick Skillen | Chevrolet | 78 | Goffco | 143 | Running | 112/0 | $1,790 |
| 18 | 39 | Harold Miller | Chevrolet | 91 | Bartow Paving | 142 | Running | 109/0 | $1,690 |
| 19 | 38 | Bill Elliott | Ford | 10 | Champion | 141 | Running | 106/0 | $3,070 |
| 20 | 21 | Johnny Rutherford | Chevrolet | 77 | Hy Gain | 139 | Out (Rear End Housing) | PE | $1,740 |
| 21 | 25 | Jimmy Lee Capps | Chevrolet | 26 | Sellers Automotive | 132 | Running | 100/0 | $1,290 |
| 22 | 3 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 126 | Out (Engine Failure) | 102/5 | $5,960 |
| 23 | 32 | Joe Mihalic | Chevrolet | 61 | Mihalic Racing | 125 | Running | 94/0 | $1,140 |
| 24 | 23 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Butler's | 122 | Out (Engine Failure) | 91/0 | $2,390 |
| 25 | 13 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | Howson Algraphy | 110 | Out (Drive Shaft) | 88/0 | $1,990 |
| 26 | 10 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Hylton | 102 | Out (Engine Failure) | 90/5 | $1,815 |
| 27 | 40 | Dick May | Chevrolet | 25 | Thomas | 81 | Out (Rear End) | 82/0 | $1,540 |
| 28 | 26 | Ferrel Harris | Dodge | 82 | Rossmeyer | 75 | Out (Rear End) | 79/0 | $1,015 |
| 29 | 18 | Tommy Gale | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 70 | Out (Electrical) | 76/0 | $990 |
| 30 | 9 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 67 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $965 |
| 31 | 35 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | Stratagraph | 60 | Out (Electrical) | 70/0 | $940 |
| 32 | 14 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Pepsi-Cola | 48 | Out (Broken Valve) | 67/0 | $1,415 |
| 33 | 11 | Neil Bonnett | Chevrolet | 12 | Hawaiian Tropic | 39 | Out (Left Front Wheel Bearing) | 64/0 | $890 |
| 34 | 16 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Burger King | 33 | Out Accident) | 61/0 | $1,360 |
| 35 | 12 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | Norris | 32 | Out (Engine Failure) | 63/5 | $3,835 |
| 36 | 24 | Buck Baker | Chevrolet | 18 | Excuse Lounge | 32 | Out (Accident) | 55/0 | $830 |
| 37 | 37 | Ed Negre | Chevrolet | 7 | Dalton | 16 | Out (Electrical) | 52/0 | $825 |
| 38 | 19 | Jackie Rogers | Chevrolet | 60 | Red Dog Racing | 13 | Out (Overheating) | 49/0 | $820 |
| 39 | 17 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 9 | Out (Engine Failure) | 46/0 | $3,815 |
| 40 | 27 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Sub-Tropic | 0 | Out (Ignition) | 43/0 | $1,310 |
July 4, 1977
Results
Average Speed: 142.716 mph
Margin of Victory: 17.7 seconds
Time of Race: 2:48:10
Lead Changes: 34
Cautions: 2 for 26 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 160 | Running | 185/10 | $19,075 |
| 2 | 12 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 160 | Running | 175/5 | $13,323 |
| 3 | 3 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 160 | Running | 170/5 | $10,571 |
| 4 | 14 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 160 | Running | 160/0 | $6,571 |
| 5 | 6 | AJ Foyt | Chevrolet | 51 | Gilmore | 160 | Running | PE | $4,700 |
| 6 | 8 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 160 | Running | 155/5 | $4,570 |
| 7 | 32 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | Norris | 160 | Running | 146/0 | $6,670 |
| 8 | 1 | Neil Bonnett | Dodge | 5 | Jim Stacy | 158 | Running | 147/5 | $4,020 |
| 9 | 30 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 98 | Truxmore | 157 | Running | 138/0 | $5,220 |
| 10 | 7 | Sam Sommers | Chevrolet | 27 | M.C. Anderson | 156 | Running | 134/0 | $3,070 |
| 11 | 26 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Burger King | 154 | Running | 130/0 | $4,820 |
| 12 | 10 | Terry Ryan | Chevrolet | 81 | Valvoline | 154 | Running | 127/0 | $2,370 |
| 13 | 25 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 154 | Running | 124/0 | $2,270 |
| 14 | 34 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge | 49 | Lady & Son | 154 | Running | 121/0 | $2,195 |
| 15 | 38 | Jim Hurtubise | Chevrolet | 6 | Moran Electric | 154 | Running | 118/0 | $2,065 |
| 16 | 21 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 153 | Running | 115/0 | $4,195 |
| 17 | 9 | Bobby Allison | AMC | 12 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 152 | Running | 117/5 | $3,935 |
| 18 | 15 | Butch Hartman | Chevrolet | 75 | Hartman | 152 | Running | 109/0 | $1,765 |
| 19 | 27 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | Black Gold | 151 | Running | 106/0 | $3,475 |
| 20 | 23 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Marianne II | 151 | Running | 103/0 | $2,805 |
| 21 | 35 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 149 | Running | 100/0 | $2,845 |
| 22 | 28 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Pagoda | 148 | Running | 97/0 | $2,535 |
| 23 | 2 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms | 146 | Running | 99/5 | $6,965 |
| 24 | 22 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | McDuffie Racing | 143 | Out (Engine Failure) | 91/0 | $2,350 |
| 25 | 40 | Baxter Price | Chevrolet | 45 | Price Racing | 142 | Running | 88/0 | $1,165 |
| 26 | 18 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 134 | Running | 85/0 | $1,140 |
| 27 | 13 | Tighe Scott | Chevrolet | 30 | Scotty's Fashions | 123 | Out (Broken Valve) | 82/0 | $2,015 |
| 28 | 33 | Harold Miller | Chevrolet | 91 | Bartow Paving | 118 | Running | 79/0 | $1,140 |
| 29 | 4 | Ron Hutcherson | Chevrolet | 36 | Encyclopedia Britannica | 117 | Out (Cracked Cylinder Head) | PE | $1,805 |
| 30 | 11 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | T. Edwards | 111 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $1,040 |
| 31 | 29 | Lella Lombardi | Chevrolet | 05 | Bearfinder | 103 | Out (Rear End) | PE | $785 |
| 32 | 19 | Ramo Stott | Chevrolet | 60 | Viglione | 81 | Out (Broken Piston) | 67/0 | $990 |
| 33 | 16 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | U.S. Army | 57 | Out (Steering) | 64/0 | $1,595 |
| 34 | 39 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 16 | Bath World | 56 | Out (Engine Failure) | 61/0 | $1,560 |
| 35 | 31 | Bill Elliott | Ford | 9 | Dahlonega Equipment | 46 | Out (Overheating) | 58/0 | $915 |
| 36 | 17 | Ricky Rudd | Chevrolet | 22 | Rudd Auto Parts | 45 | Out (Transmission) | 55/0 | $910 |
| 37 | 37 | Christine Beckers | Ford | 93 | T. Edwards-Genre | 33 | Out (No Brakes) | PE | $695 |
| 38 | 36 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Honda | 33 | Out (Engine Failure) | 49/0 | $1,500 |
| 39 | 24 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Kansas Jack | 24 | Out (Rear End) | 46/0 | $1,470 |
| 40 | 20 | Janet Guthrie | Chevrolet | 68 | Kelly Girl | 11 | Out (Engine Failure) | 43/0 | $890 |
| 41 | 41 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Hair Shack | 4 | Out (Broken Piston) | 40/0 | $1,390 |
July 4, 1978
Results
Average Speed: 154.34 mph
Margin of Victory: 3 car lengths
Time of Race: 2:35:30
Lead Changes: 29
Cautions: 4 for 21 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 160 | Running | 185/10 | $13,525 |
| 2 | 1 | Cale Yarborough | Oldsmobile | 11 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 160 | Running | 175/5 | $16,450 |
| 3 | 8 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 159 | Running | 170/5 | $11,450 |
| 4 | 7 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 159 | Running | 165/5 | $10,250 |
| 5 | 14 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | W.i.n. | 158 | Running | 160/5 | $7,050 |
| 6 | 9 | Dave Marcis | Chevrolet | 2 | Shoney's | 158 | Running | 155/5 | $6,390 |
| 7 | 28 | Dale Earnhardt | Ford | 96 | Cardinal Tractor | 157 | Running | 146/0 | $3,990 |
| 8 | 33 | Ferrel Harris | Chevrolet | 81 | Autowize | 157 | Running | PE | $3,390 |
| 9 | 23 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 9 | Dahlonega Ford Sales | 157 | Running | 138/0 | $3,190 |
| 10 | 22 | Tighe Scott | Oldsmobile | 30 | Russ Togs | 156 | Running | 134/0 | $5,020 |
| 11 | 36 | Janet Guthrie | Chevrolet | 68 | Kelly Girl | 154 | Running | 130/0 | $4,710 |
| 12 | 20 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 153 | Running | 127/0 | $4,500 |
| 13 | 40 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Means Racing | 152 | Running | 124/0 | $4,280 |
| 14 | 34 | Joe Frasson | Chevrolet | 18 | Frasson Racing | 152 | Running | 121/0 | $2,490 |
| 15 | 29 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 152 | Running | 118/0 | $3,820 |
| 16 | 30 | Dick May | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 151 | Running | 115/0 | $3,310 |
| 17 | 26 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 151 | Running | 112/0 | $2,950 |
| 18 | 37 | Satch Worley | Oldsmobile | 47 | Race Hill Farm | 150 | Running | 109/0 | $1,790 |
| 19 | 35 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Ulbricht | 149 | Running | 106/0 | $2,590 |
| 20 | 31 | Baxter Price | Chevrolet | 45 | Price Racing | 146 | Running | 103/0 | $2,305 |
| 21 | 25 | Ricky Rudd | Buick | 22 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 143 | Out (Crank Pulley) | 100/0 | $2,970 |
| 22 | 18 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Krystal | 142 | Out (Engine Failure) | 97/0 | $1,290 |
| 23 | 15 | Neil Bonnett | Chevrolet | 5 | Armor All | 140 | Out (Clutch) | 94/0 | $4,440 |
| 24 | 19 | Richard Childress | Oldsmobile | 3 | Kansas Jack | 136 | Running | 91/0 | $1,835 |
| 25 | 38 | Ronnie Thomas | Chevrolet | 25 | Louise Smith | 129 | Running | 88/0 | $2,290 |
| 26 | 2 | Benny Parsons | Oldsmobile | 72 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 92 | Out (Engine Failure) | 90/5 | $5,465 |
| 27 | 10 | Bobby Allison | Ford | 15 | Norris Industries | 75 | Out (Accident) | 87/5 | $4,940 |
| 28 | 32 | Paul Fess | Chevrolet | 82 | Lasky Construction | 75 | Out (Transmission) | PE | $835 |
| 29 | 21 | Ray Williams | Buick | 16 | Thundercraft Boats | 74 | Out (Broken Valve) | 76/0 | $1,290 |
| 30 | 12 | Al Holbert | Oldsmobile | 48 | Southland Industries | 69 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $1,555 |
| 31 | 16 | Blackie Wangerin | Mercury | 39 | Wangerin | 61 | Out (Engine Failure) | 70/0 | $1,030 |
| 32 | 39 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Transmissions Unlimited | 57 | Out (Engine Failure) | 67/0 | $1,505 |
| 33 | 13 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 55 | Out (Steering) | 69/5 | $980 |
| 34 | 24 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Rossmeyer | 55 | Out (Engine Failure) | 61/0 | $1,455 |
| 35 | 27 | Claude Ballott-Lena | Dodge | 49 | Lady & Son | 45 | Out (Broken Oil Cooler) | PE | $1,005 |
| 36 | 11 | Dick Brooks | Mercury | 90 | Truxmore | 35 | Out (Broken Throttle Linkage) | 55/0 | $1,425 |
| 37 | 4 | Buddy Baker | Oldsmobile | 27 | Olympic Tan | 28 | Out (Cracked Cylinder Head) | 57/5 | $1,620 |
| 38 | 6 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 22 | Out (Broken Valve) | 49/0 | $915 |
| 39 | 5 | Skip Manning | Buick | 92 | Stratagraph | 9 | Out (Accident) | 46/0 | $1,460 |
| 40 | 17 | Bruce Hill | Oldsmobile | 05 | Bearfinder | 9 | Out (Accident) | 43/0 | $905 |
July 4, 1979
Results
Average Speed: 172.89 mph
Margin of Victory: 1 second
Time of Race: 2:18:49
Lead Changes: 28
Cautions: 2 for 11 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Neil Bonnett | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 160 | Running | 185/10 | $21,705 |
| 2 | 3 | Benny Parsons | Oldsmobile | 27 | Griffin's Marine | 160 | Running | 175/5 | $16,875 |
| 3 | 21 | Dale Earnhardt | Oldsmobile | 2 | Osterlund | 160 | Running | 170/5 | $14,980 |
| 4 | 6 | Darrell Waltrip | Oldsmobile | 88 | Gatorade | 159 | Running | 165/5 | $12,280 |
| 5 | 11 | Richard Petty | Oldsmobile | 43 | STP | 158 | Running | 160/5 | $9,480 |
| 6 | 12 | Chuck Bown | Buick | 68 | King Mountain Truck | 157 | Running | 150/0 | $4,990 |
| 7 | 15 | Harry Gant | Oldsmobile | 47 | Race Hill Farm | 157 | Running | 146/0 | $4,240 |
| 8 | 24 | Joe Millikan | Oldsmobile | 72 | Appliance Wheels | 156 | Running | 142/0 | $7,540 |
| 9 | 37 | Dick Brooks | Oldsmobile | 05 | Sub-Tropic | 156 | Running | 138/0 | $5,575 |
| 10 | 8 | AJ Foyt | Oldsmobile | 51 | Valvoline | 156 | Running | PE | $3,140 |
| 11 | 27 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 9 | Yandle/Thermo King | 156 | Running | 130/0 | $2,960 |
| 12 | 23 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 155 | Running | 127/0 | $2,935 |
| 13 | 19 | Ricky Rudd | Mercury | 90 | Truxmore | 155 | Running | 124/0 | $5,075 |
| 14 | 9 | Tighe Scott | Buick | 30 | Russ Togs | 154 | Running | 121/0 | $4,865 |
| 15 | 7 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Rossmeyer | 154 | Running | 118/0 | $4,555 |
| 16 | 26 | Gary Balough | Oldsmobile | 87 | Fast Lane Ltd. | 154 | Running | PE | $1,750 |
| 17 | 22 | Dave Marcis | Chevrolet | 71 | Shoney's | 151 | Running | 112/0 | $3,635 |
| 18 | 35 | D.K. Ulrich | Buick | 40 | U.S. Army | 151 | Running | 109/0 | $3,775 |
| 19 | 30 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Palatine Automotive | 151 | Running | 111/5 | $3,415 |
| 20 | 5 | Cale Yarborough | Oldsmobile | 11 | Busch | 149 | Running | 103/0 | $6,960 |
| 21 | 32 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 146 | Running | 100/0 | $2,855 |
| 22 | 38 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Mr. Transmission | 146 | Running | 97/0 | $2,645 |
| 23 | 40 | Rick Newsom | Oldsmobile | 20 | Mars | 145 | Running | 94/0 | $1,410 |
| 24 | 33 | Blackie Wangerin | Mercury | 39 | Wangerin | 144 | Out (Blown Tire) | 91/0 | $1,385 |
| 25 | 28 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 138 | Out (Engine Failure) | 88/0 | $1,360 |
| 26 | 17 | Roger Hamby | Oldsmobile | 17 | Kings Inn | 137 | Running | 85/0 | $2,260 |
| 27 | 36 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 121 | Out (Rear End) | 82/0 | $2,225 |
| 28 | 13 | Lennie Pond | Oldsmobile | 12 | Burger King | 105 | Out (Engine Failure) | 79/0 | $1,285 |
| 29 | 10 | Terry Labonte | Buick | 44 | Stratagraph | 89 | Out (Accident) | 76/0 | $2,165 |
| 30 | 20 | Bobby Allison | Ford | 15 | Hodgdon/Moore | 89 | Out (Accident) | 73/0 | $4,925 |
| 31 | 31 | Claude Ballott-Lena | Oldsmobile | 6 | Lady & Son | 83 | Out (Engine Failure) | PE | $1,130 |
| 32 | 18 | Al Holbert | Chevrolet | 7 | Holbert Porsche-Audi | 82 | Out (Broken Spindle) | PE | $895 |
| 33 | 4 | Grant Adcox | Oldsmobile | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 81 | Out (Engine Failure) | 64/0 | $1,180 |
| 34 | 1 | Buddy Baker | Oldsmobile | 28 | W.i.n. | 57 | Out (Ignition) | 66/5 | $4,255 |
| 35 | 41 | Cecil Gordon | Oldsmobile | 24 | Gordon | 50 | Out (Broken Valve) | 58/0 | $1,915 |
| 36 | 39 | Travis Tiller | Dodge | 46 | Ring Enterprises | 46 | Out (Broken Valve) | 55/0 | $1,025 |
| 37 | 16 | Richard Childress | Oldsmobile | 3 | CRC Chemicals | 28 | Out (Burned Piston) | 52/0 | $1,520 |
| 38 | 29 | Sandy Satullo | Buick | 38 | Copper Kettle Marina | 18 | Out (Accident) | 49/0 | $1,015 |
| 39 | 34 | Jimmy Finger | Buick | 32 | Vita Fresh/Pharis Chevy | 17 | Out (Accident) | 46/0 | $1,010 |
| 40 | 14 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 7 | Out (Engine Failure) | 43/0 | $1,505 |
| 41 | 25 | Bruce Hill | Buick | 50 | Global Heat Exchange | 1 | Out (Engine Failure) | 40/0 | $1,030 |
July 4, 1980
Results
Average Speed: 173.473 mph
Margin of Victory: 1 seconds
Time of Race: 2:18:21
Lead Changes: 40
Cautions: 3 for 11 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Bobby Allison | Mercury | 15 | Hodgdon/Mike Curb | 160 | Running | 185/10 | $24,805 |
| 2 | 2 | David Pearson | Oldsmobile | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 160 | Running | 175/5 | $14,230 |
| 3 | 7 | Dale Earnhardt | Chevrolet | 2 | Mike Curb/Hodgdon | 160 | Running | 170/5 | $16,580 |
| 4 | 4 | Buddy Baker | Oldsmobile | 28 | Napa Regal Ride Shocks | 160 | Running | 165/5 | $8,880 |
| 5 | 22 | Richard Petty | Oldsmobile | 43 | STP | 160 | Running | 155/0 | $12,130 |
| 6 | 6 | Benny Parsons | Oldsmobile | 27 | Melling Tool Company | 160 | Running | 155/5 | $9,640 |
| 7 | 15 | Jody Ridley | Mercury | 90 | Truxmore/Sunny King | 159 | Running | 146/0 | $7,815 |
| 8 | 9 | Richard Childress | Oldsmobile | 3 | CRC Chemicals | 159 | Running | 142/0 | $6,755 |
| 9 | 21 | John Anderson | Buick | 75 | Herb Davis Plumbing | 158 | Running | 138/0 | $5,785 |
| 10 | 11 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Reid Trailer Sales | 157 | Running | 134/0 | $5,925 |
| 11 | 26 | Lennie Pond | Buick | 40 | Burger King/Pepsi | 156 | Running | PE | $5,385 |
| 12 | 23 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 9 | Jackson Special | 156 | Running | 127/0 | $3,010 |
| 13 | 28 | Ricky Rudd | Oldsmobile | 7 | Sanyo Electronics | 155 | Running | 124/0 | $5,065 |
| 14 | 36 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Race Fans | 155 | Running | 121/0 | $2,810 |
| 15 | 20 | Rick Wilson | Oldsmobile | 62 | Howard Racing | 154 | Running | 118/0 | $2,860 |
| 16 | 17 | Harry Gant | Oldsmobile | 47 | Race Hill Farm | 154 | Running | 115/0 | $4,305 |
| 17 | 30 | Ronnie Thomas | Oldsmobile | 25 | Stone's Cafeteria | 153 | Running | 112/0 | $3,945 |
| 18 | 39 | Steve Moore | Chevrolet | 73 | Tuesday's Tavern | 153 | Running | 109/0 | $2,060 |
| 19 | 10 | Donnie Allison | Oldsmobile | 12 | Ramey's Chevy City | 153 | Running | 106/0 | $1,860 |
| 20 | 37 | Phil Finney | Oldsmobile | 04 | Finney Racing | 152 | Out (Accident) | 103/0 | $1,810 |
| 21 | 13 | John Greenwood | Oldsmobile | 68 | Greenwood-Koni Custom Shocks | 150 | Running | PE | $1,510 |
| 22 | 32 | Don Whittington | Oldsmobile | 93 | Sun Systems | 150 | Running | 97/0 | $1,535 |
| 23 | 27 | J.D. McDuffie | Buick | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 150 | Running | 94/0 | $2,935 |
| 24 | 34 | James Hylton | Oldsmobile | 48 | Palatine Automotive | 149 | Running | 91/0 | $2,750 |
| 25 | 29 | Jim Vandiver | Oldsmobile | 89 | Smith Nurseries | 145 | Running | 88/0 | $1,360 |
| 26 | 33 | Jimmy Means | Buick | 52 | Thompson Industries | 143 | Running | 85/0 | $2,485 |
| 27 | 25 | Roger Hamby | Chevrolet | 17 | Kings Inn Daytona | 142 | Running | 82/0 | $1,410 |
| 28 | 35 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 142 | Running | 79/0 | $2,375 |
| 29 | 40 | Cecil Gordon | Oldsmobile | 24 | South Hill Texaco | 136 | Running | 76/0 | $2,340 |
| 30 | 31 | Marty Robbins | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 131 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $2,285 |
| 31 | 5 | Darrell Waltrip | Oldsmobile | 88 | Gatorade | 110 | Out (Engine Failure) | 75/5 | $6,580 |
| 32 | 8 | Terry Labonte | Oldsmobile | 44 | Apache Stove | 102 | Out (Broken Crank Shaft) | 67/0 | $1,605 |
| 33 | 16 | Dave Marcis | Oldsmobile | 71 | Buck Stove/Hudson Chev. | 88 | Out (Overheating) | 64/0 | $1,580 |
| 34 | 3 | Neil Bonnett | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 72 | Out (Ignition) | 66/5 | $1,855 |
| 35 | 38 | Bruce Hill | Oldsmobile | 50 | Global Heat Exchange | 57 | Out (Overheating) | 58/0 | $1,055 |
| 36 | 19 | Tighe Scott | Oldsmobile | 30 | Russ Togs | 57 | Out (Rear End) | 55/0 | $1,025 |
| 37 | 24 | Chuck Bown | Oldsmobile | 02 | Halpern | 41 | Out (Engine Failure) | PE | $810 |
| 38 | 18 | Lake Speed | Chevrolet | 66 | Speed Racing | 36 | Out (Engine Failure) | 49/0 | $1,015 |
| 39 | 12 | Connie Saylor | Chevrolet | 4 | Mitco | 17 | Out (Burned Piston) | 46/0 | $1,010 |
| 40 | 1 | Cale Yarborough | Oldsmobile | 11 | Busch | 5 | Out (Engine Failure) | 48/5 | $7,855 |