Southern 500 |
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A former NASCAR Winston Cup race held at Darlington Speedway.
| Date | Winner | Winner's Make | |
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| 4 September 1972 | Bobby Allison | Chevrolet | 1972 Race Information & Results |
| 3 September 1973 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 1973 Race Information & Results |
| 1 September 1975 | Bobby Allison | AMC | 1975 Race Information & Results |
| 6 September 1976 | David Pearson | Mercury | 1976 Race Information & Results |
| 5 September 1977 | David Pearson | Mercury | 1977 Race Information & Results |
| 4 September 1978 | Cale Yarborough | Oldsmobile | 1978 Race Information & Results |
| 3 September 1979 | David Pearson | Chevrolet | 1979 Race Information & Results |
| 1 September 1980 | Terry Labonte | Chevrolet | 1980 Race Information & Results |
September 4, 1972
Time of race 4:04:14
Average speed 122.655 mph
| Finish | Driver | Make |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Allison | Chevrolet |
| 2 | David Pearson | Mercury |
| 3 | Richard Petty | Dodge |
| 4 | Fred Lorenzen | Chevrolet |
| 5 | H.B. Bailey | Pontiac |
| 6 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge |
| 7 | Dave Marcis | AMC |
| 8 | Jim Vandiver | Dodge |
| 9 | Marty Robbins | Dodge |
| 10 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet |
| 11 | James Hylton | Mercury |
| 12 | Walter Ballard | Mercury |
| 13 | Bill Champion | Ford |
| 14 | Ed Negre | Dodge |
| 15 | J.D. McDuffie | Dodge |
| 16 | Tommy Gale | Mercury |
| 17 | Frank Warren | Dodge |
| 18 | David Ray Boggs | Dodge |
| 19 | G.C. Spencer | Plymouth |
| 20 | Jabe Thomas | Plymouth |
| 21 | Dean Dalton | Mercury |
| 22 | Elmo Langley | Ford |
| 23 | Nell Castles | Plymouth |
| 24 | Henley Gray | Ford |
| 25 | Larry Smith | Ford |
| 26 | Buck Baker | Chevrolet |
| 27 | Eddie Yarbro | Plymouth |
| 28 | Cecil Gordon | Mercury |
| 29 | Buddy Baker | Dodge |
| 30 | John Sears | Plymouth |
| 31 | Paul Tyler | Mercury |
| 32 | Dick Brooks | Mercury |
| 33 | Clarence Lovell | Ford |
| 34 | Ron Keselowski | Dodge |
| 35 | Benny Parsons | Mercury |
| 36 | Ben Arnold | Ford |
| 37 | Joe Frasson | Dodge |
| 38 | Donnie Allison | Ford |
| 39 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | Ford |
| 40 | Bobby Isaac | Dodge |
September 3, 1973
Time of race 3:44:25
Average speed 134.033 mph
| Finish | Driver | Make |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet |
| 2 | David Pearson | Mercury |
| 3 | Buddy Baker | Dodge |
| 4 | Richard Petty | Dodge |
| 5 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet |
| 6 | Bobby Allison | Chevrolet |
| 7 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet |
| 8 | Darrell Waltrip | Ford |
| 9 | Dick Brooks | Chevrolet |
| 10 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet |
| 11 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet |
| 12 | James Hylton | Mercury |
| 13 | Jabe Thomas | Dodge |
| 14 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge |
| 15 | Randy Tissot | Chevrolet |
| 16 | Charlie Roberts | Chevrolet |
| 17 | Walter Ballard | Mercury |
| 18 | D.K. Ulrich | Ford |
| 19 | Dean Dalton | Mercury |
| 20 | Henley Gray | Mercury |
| 21 | Mel Larson | Dodge |
| 22 | Bill Champion | Mercury |
| 23 | Joe Frasson | Dodge |
| 24 | Frank Warren | Dodge |
| 25 | Raymond Williams | Ford |
| 26 | Ed Negre | Dodge |
| 27 | Jim Vandiver | Dodge |
| 28 | David Sisco | Chevrolet |
| 29 | Bud Moore | Mercury |
| 30 | Charlie Glotzbach | Chevrolet |
| 31 | Elmo Langley | Ford |
| 32 | Dick May | Mercury |
| 33 | Richie Panch | Ford |
| 34 | Vic Parsons | Ford |
| 35 | Johnny Barnes | Mercury |
| 36 | Tommy Gale | Mercury |
| 37 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet |
| 38 | Richard Brown | Chevrolet |
| 39 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge |
| 40 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet |
September 1, 1975
Results
Average Speed: 116.825 mph
Margin of Victory: 25 seconds
Time of Race: 4:17:28
Lead Changes: 20
Cautions: 10 for 72 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Bobby Allison | AMC | 16 | Coca-Cola/AMC | 367 | Running | 180/5 | $20,870 |
| 2 | 4 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 367 | Running | 180/10 | $13,395 |
| 3 | 12 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 05 | Reliable Plumbing | 358 | Running | 170/5 | $8,620 |
| 4 | 30 | Jim Vandiver | Dodge | 31 | Ranier Racing | 353 | Running | 160/0 | $6,495 |
| 5 | 10 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | Dixie 500 | 352 | Running | 160/5 | $5,100 |
| 6 | 14 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Bob Stott Chevrolet | 351 | Running | 150/0 | $4,270 |
| 7 | 16 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 96 | L.C. Newton Trucking | 349 | Running | 146/0 | $4,020 |
| 8 | 35 | Dick May | Chevrolet | 33 | Joli Boutique | 347 | Running | PE | $3,720 |
| 9 | 38 | Bruce Jacobi | Chevrolet | 37 | Opal's Truck Stop | 345 | Running | 138/0 | $3,420 |
| 10 | 37 | Elmo Langley | Ford | 64 | Independent Auto Salvage | 344 | Running | 134/0 | $3,220 |
| 11 | 24 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | Stratagraph, Inc. | 341 | Running | 130/0 | $2,990 |
| 12 | 33 | Jabe Thomas | Chevrolet | 25 | Thomas Racing | 339 | Running | 127/0 | $2,890 |
| 13 | 20 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 339 | Running | 124/0 | $2,790 |
| 14 | 23 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Warren Racing | 338 | Running | 121/0 | $2,690 |
| 15 | 34 | Randy Tissot | Chevrolet | 74 | Tilitco Enterprises | 337 | Running | 118/0 | $2,590 |
| 16 | 32 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Garden State Auto Body | 335 | Running | 115/0 | $2,490 |
| 17 | 26 | Buddy Arrington | Plymouth | 67 | Pagoda Motel | 320 | Running | 112/0 | $2,390 |
| 18 | 36 | Ferrel Harris | Dodge | 82 | Dan Walters Forever | 303 | Running | 109/0 | $2,240 |
| 19 | 13 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms Poultry | 298 | Out (Engine Failure) | 106/0 | $2,215 |
| 20 | 5 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | Kings Row Fireplaces | 289 | Out (Rear End) | 108/5 | $1,940 |
| 21 | 8 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Master Chevrolet | 273 | Out (Right Front Hub) | 100/0 | $1,790 |
| 22 | 31 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 10 | Champion Racing | 259 | Out (Clutch) | 97/0 | $1,690 |
| 23 | 21 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Nitro 9 | 231 | Out (Wrecked) | 94/0 | $2,140 |
| 24 | 6 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | 71 | K&K Insurance | 210 | Out (Overheating) | 96/5 | $1,590 |
| 25 | 18 | Walter Ballard | Chevrolet | 30 | Clyde Lynn Auto Parts | 197 | Out (Steering) | 88/0 | $1,565 |
| 26 | 7 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore Industries | 190 | Out (Wrecked) | 85/0 | $1,390 |
| 27 | 1 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 184 | Out (Steering) | 87/5 | $1,665 |
| 28 | 2 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | U.S. Army | 163 | Out (Engine Failure) | 84/5 | $1,440 |
| 29 | 15 | Bill Champion | Chevrolet | 77 | Blackwell Kenworth | 144 | Out (Engine Failure) | 76/0 | $1,340 |
| 30 | 29 | Ed Negre | Chevrolet | 91 | Miller Racing | 128 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $1,290 |
| 31 | 11 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge | 49 | Spencer Racing | 122 | Out (Overheating) | 70/0 | $1,250 |
| 32 | 17 | Dean Dalton | Ford | 7 | Belden Asphalt | 93 | Out (Engine Failure) | 67/0 | $1,225 |
| 33 | 19 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Butler's/Glenn's Landscaping | 88 | Out (Engine Failure) | 65/0 | $1,200 |
| 34 | 9 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Terminal Transport | 75 | Out (Overheating) | 61/0 | $1,175 |
| 35 | 27 | Earle Canavan | Dodge | 01 | Kava Coffee | 56 | Out (Burned Piston) | 58/0 | $1,200 |
| 36 | 25 | Henley Gray | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 42 | Out (Timing Chain) | 55/0 | $1,200 |
| 37 | 39 | Dick Skillen | Chevrolet | 78 | Singer Climate Control | 34 | Out (Engine Failure) | 52/0 | $1,100 |
| 38 | 28 | Jackie Rogers | Chevrolet | 60 | Lou Viglione Racing | 33 | Out (Broken Valve) | 49/0 | $1,100 |
| 39 | 22 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 29 | Out (Engine Failure) | 46/0 | $1,035 |
| 40 | 40 | H.B. Bailey | Pontiac | 36 | Almeda Auto Parts | 1 | Out (Carburetor) | 43/0 | $1,015 |
September 6, 1976
Results
Average Speed: 120.534 mph
Margin of Victory: 2.8 seconds
Time of Race: 4:09:33
Lead Changes: 31
Cautions: 8 for 65 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 367 | Running | 185/10 | $16,155 |
| 2 | 8 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 367 | Running | 175/5 | $14,080 |
| 3 | 4 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 367 | Running | 170/5 | $10,060 |
| 4 | 6 | Dave Marcis | Dodge | 71 | K&K | 367 | Running | 165/5 | $9,525 |
| 5 | 14 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Pepsi-Cola | 365 | Running | 160/5 | $8,315 |
| 6 | 9 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore | 364 | Running | 150/0 | $6,935 |
| 7 | 5 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | Kings Row Fireplaces | 364 | Running | 151/5 | $7,525 |
| 8 | 11 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 356 | Running | 142/0 | $5,915 |
| 9 | 2 | Bobby Allison | Mercury | 2 | Cam2 | 355 | Running | 143/5 | $6,905 |
| 10 | 22 | Bobby Wawak | Chevrolet | 36 | J&B | 355 | Running | 134/0 | $3,245 |
| 11 | 25 | Dean Dalton | Chevrolet | 7 | Dalton | 351 | Running | 130/0 | $3,045 |
| 12 | 15 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Transmissions Unlimited | 347 | Running | 127/0 | $4,895 |
| 13 | 20 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Adcox-Kirby | 346 | Running | 124/0 | $2,845 |
| 14 | 24 | Terry Bivins | Chevrolet | 30 | Ballard | 345 | Running | 121/0 | $4,485 |
| 15 | 12 | Jackie Rogers | Chevrolet | 60 | Red Dog Racing | 343 | Running | 118/0 | $2,645 |
| 16 | 21 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Transit Damaged Freight | 342 | Running | 115/0 | $4,175 |
| 17 | 34 | Buck Baker | Chevrolet | 33 | Hadacol | 341 | Running | 112/0 | $2,445 |
| 18 | 27 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Wixc | 336 | Running | 109/0 | $2,445 |
| 19 | 35 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 336 | Running | 106/0 | $3,615 |
| 20 | 32 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Hylton | 334 | Running | 103/0 | $3,195 |
| 21 | 29 | Henley Gray | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 327 | Running | 100/0 | $1,920 |
| 22 | 18 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | Hill | 321 | Out (Engine Failure) | 97/0 | $2,645 |
| 23 | 7 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms | 307 | Running | 99/5 | $4,695 |
| 24 | 16 | Neil Bonnett | Chevrolet | 12 | Hawaiian Tropic | 290 | Out (Broken Rear Sway Bar) | 91/0 | $1,645 |
| 25 | 33 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | McDuffie Racing | 272 | Out (Engine Failure) | 88/0 | $2,370 |
| 26 | 31 | Ed Negre | Dodge | 8 | Negre | 238 | Out (Engine Failure) | 85/0 | $1,945 |
| 27 | 28 | Gary Myers | Chevrolet | 95 | Hick's Pharmacy | 216 | Out (Broken Timing Chain) | 82/0 | $1,520 |
| 28 | 23 | Dick May | Dodge | 49 | Spencer | 213 | Out (Engine Failure) | 79/0 | $1,395 |
| 29 | 38 | Earle Canavan | Dodge | 1 | Byrd | 210 | Out (Engine Failure) | 76/0 | $1,370 |
| 30 | 19 | Sam Sommers | Chevrolet | 27 | M.C. Anderson | 208 | Out (Right Front Wheel Bearing) | 73/0 | $1,345 |
| 31 | 3 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | Norris | 181 | Out (Broken Oil Cooler) | 75/5 | $4,520 |
| 32 | 26 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | Stratagraph | 172 | Out (Accident) | 67/0 | $1,795 |
| 33 | 10 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 28 | U.S. Army | 167 | Out (Water Pump) | 69/5 | $1,270 |
| 34 | 37 | Joe Frasson | Chevrolet | 18 | Excuse Lounge | 166 | Out (Accident) | 61/0 | $1,270 |
| 35 | 30 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Arrington | 124 | Out (Broken Valve) | 58/0 | $1,720 |
| 36 | 17 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | Power Tool | 117 | Out (Broken Crankshaft) | 55/0 | $1,695 |
| 37 | 39 | Bruce Jacobi | Ford | 10 | Sunny King Ford | 59 | Out (Engine Failure) | 52/0 | $1,670 |
| 38 | 40 | Rick Newsom | Chevrolet | 20 | Gillespie Painting | 44 | Out (Ignition) | 49/0 | $1,145 |
| 39 | 13 | Dave Sisco | Chevrolet | 5 | Reliable Plumbing | 13 | Out (Accident) | 46/0 | $1,855 |
| 40 | 36 | Darrell Bryant | Chevrolet | 50 | Hot Rod Barnes | 3 | Out (No Oil Pressure) | 43/0 | $1,135 |
September 5, 1977
Results
Average Speed: 106.797 mph
Margin of Victory: 2.5 seconds
Time of Race: 4:41:39
Lead Changes: 32
Cautions: 6 for 93 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 367 | Running | 180/5 | $17,300 |
| 2 | 7 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 367 | Running | 175/5 | $12,260 |
| 3 | 3 | Buddy Baker | Ford | 15 | Norris | 367 | Running | 165/0 | $10,435 |
| 4 | 6 | Richard Petty | Dodge | 43 | STP | 365 | Running | 165/5 | $9,735 |
| 5 | 4 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Holly Farms | 362 | Running | 160/5 | $12,435 |
| 6 | 1 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 360 | Running | 160/10 | $12,575 |
| 7 | 18 | Ricky Rudd | Chevrolet | 22 | Al Rudd Auto Parts | 360 | Running | 146/0 | $6,900 |
| 8 | 12 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | Kansas Jack | 360 | Running | 142/0 | $6,400 |
| 9 | 28 | Bruce Hill | Chevrolet | 47 | T. Edwards | 357 | Running | PE | $3,550 |
| 10 | 16 | Bill Elliott | Ford | 52 | Elliott | 355 | Running | 134/0 | $4,930 |
| 11 | 25 | Ed Negre | Dodge | 8 | G & M Used Cars | 352 | Running | 130/0 | $5,020 |
| 12 | 19 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 350 | Running | 127/0 | $4,810 |
| 13 | 22 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Jerry's Truck Stop | 348 | Running | 124/0 | $4,590 |
| 14 | 31 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Mistec Transmission | 344 | Running | 121/0 | $4,330 |
| 15 | 30 | Gary Myers | Chevrolet | 4 | Myers Roofing | 343 | Running | 118/0 | $2,700 |
| 16 | 26 | Janet Guthrie | Chevrolet | 68 | Kelly Girl | 339 | Running | 115/0 | $2,700 |
| 17 | 38 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 338 | Running | 112/0 | $3,770 |
| 18 | 11 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 335 | Running | 109/0 | $3,410 |
| 19 | 34 | Cecil Gordon | Chevrolet | 24 | Transmissions Unlimited | 333 | Running | 106/0 | $3,100 |
| 20 | 40 | Mike Kempton | Chevrolet | 69 | Jayhawk Sports | 324 | Running | 103/0 | $2,050 |
| 21 | 36 | Baxter Price | Chevrolet | 45 | Price Racing | 321 | Running | 100/0 | $1,900 |
| 22 | 35 | Bobby Wawak | Chevrolet | 19 | Clear-Lam | 319 | Running | 97/0 | $2,465 |
| 23 | 21 | Earle Canavan | Dodge | 01 | Canavan Racing | 311 | Running | 94/0 | $1,750 |
| 24 | 29 | Terry Bivins | Chevrolet | 91 | T&E Clothes | 290 | Out (Engine Failure) | 91/0 | $1,700 |
| 25 | 2 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 289 | Out (Engine Failure) | 93/5 | $5,425 |
| 26 | 10 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 287 | Out (Engine Failure) | PE | $1,500 |
| 27 | 23 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Ulrich | 257 | Running | 82/0 | $2,105 |
| 28 | 9 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | Carolina Construction | 250 | Out (Accident) | 84/5 | $2,120 |
| 29 | 17 | Sam Sommers | Chevrolet | 27 | Army | 219 | Out (Accident) | 76/0 | $1,425 |
| 30 | 39 | Ralph Jones | Ford | 08 | Jones | 179 | Out (Accident) | 73/0 | $1,900 |
| 31 | 32 | Dick May | Ford | 10 | R.T.'s Lounge | 169 | Out (Engine Failure) | 70/0 | $1,400 |
| 32 | 33 | Tighe Scott | Chevrolet | 30 | Scotty's Fashions | 148 | Out (Broken Rear Sway Bar) | 67/0 | $1,950 |
| 33 | 37 | Ferrel Harris | Chevrolet | 25 | Red Robinson Used Cars | 100 | Out (Engine Failure) | 64/0 | $1,825 |
| 34 | 15 | Dick Brooks | Ford | 90 | Truxmore | 68 | Out (Accident) | 61/0 | $1,900 |
| 35 | 20 | Butch Hartman | Chevrolet | 75 | Hartman | 61 | Out (Accident) | 58/0 | $1,275 |
| 36 | 27 | Roland Wlodyka | Chevrolet | 98 | Osterlund | 57 | Out (Broken Control Arm) | 55/0 | $1,310 |
| 37 | 13 | G.C. Spencer | Dodge | 49 | Lady & Son | 26 | Out (Accident) | 52/0 | $1,425 |
| 38 | 14 | Skip Manning | Chevrolet | 92 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 23 | Out (Accident) | 49/0 | $1,850 |
| 39 | 8 | Bobby Allison | AMC | 12 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 21 | Out (Engine Failure) | 46/0 | $1,160 |
| 40 | 24 | Joe Mihalic | Chevrolet | 61 | Mihalic Racing | 12 | Out (Broken Head Gasket) | 43/0 | $1,140 |
September 4, 1978
Results
Average Speed: 116.828 mph
Margin of Victory: 3 seconds
Time of Race: 4:17:28
Lead Changes: 21
Cautions: 9 for 72 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Cale Yarborough | Oldsmobile | 11 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 367 | Running | 185/10 | $26,200 |
| 2 | 2 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 367 | Running | 175/5 | $15,390 |
| 3 | 9 | Richard Petty | Chevrolet | 43 | STP | 366 | Running | 170/5 | $10,775 |
| 4 | 19 | Terry Labonte | Chevrolet | 92 | Duck Industries | 356 | Running | 160/0 | $9,000 |
| 5 | 3 | Bobby Allison | Ford | 15 | Norris Industries | 355 | Running | 160/5 | $10,375 |
| 6 | 16 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 9 | Dahlonega Ford Sales | 355 | Running | 150/0 | $5,200 |
| 7 | 25 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Southland Industries | 353 | Running | 146/0 | $7,000 |
| 8 | 29 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Falls Radiator | 350 | Running | 142/0 | $6,380 |
| 9 | 28 | Ronnie Thomas | Chevrolet | 25 | Autowize | 349 | Running | 138/0 | $6,270 |
| 10 | 4 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 72 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 348 | Running | 139/5 | $7,650 |
| 11 | 35 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Means Racing | 345 | Running | 130/0 | $5,260 |
| 12 | 40 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 340 | Running | 127/0 | $5,065 |
| 13 | 33 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 337 | Running | 124/0 | $4,780 |
| 14 | 32 | Gary Myers | Chevrolet | 4 | Spencer's Baby Wear | 336 | Running | 121/0 | $3,150 |
| 15 | 31 | Baxter Price | Chevrolet | 45 | Ray Cook | 326 | Out (Engine Failure) | 118/0 | $4,320 |
| 16 | 14 | Dale Earnhardt | Ford | 96 | Cardinal Tractor | 313 | Running | 115/0 | $3,100 |
| 17 | 36 | Joe Frasson | Chevrolet | 18 | Satterfield Racing | 305 | Running | 112/0 | $2,850 |
| 18 | 39 | Ralph Jones | Ford | 97 | Jones | 303 | Running | 109/0 | $2,700 |
| 19 | 18 | Roger Hamby | Chevrolet | 17 | Hamby/Ellis Automotive | 297 | Running | 106/0 | $2,550 |
| 20 | 24 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 281 | Out (Blown Head Gasket) | 103/0 | $3,460 |
| 21 | 34 | Ed Negre | Chrysler | 8 | Jones | 259 | Running | 100/0 | $3,175 |
| 22 | 38 | Bob Burcham | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 243 | Out (Accident) | 97/0 | $2,790 |
| 23 | 23 | Tighe Scott | Chevrolet | 30 | Scotty's Fashions | 241 | Running | 94/0 | $2,730 |
| 24 | 7 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 224 | Out (Accident) | 96/5 | $3,725 |
| 25 | 11 | Dick Brooks | Mercury | 90 | Truxmore | 221 | Out (Broken Push Rod) | 88/0 | $2,645 |
| 26 | 5 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 54 | W.i.n. | 215 | Out (Steering) | 85/0 | $4,950 |
| 27 | 21 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | Kansas Jack | 179 | Out (Broken Valve) | 82/0 | $2,175 |
| 28 | 1 | David Pearson | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 166 | Out (Accident) | 84/5 | $3,575 |
| 29 | 17 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Midwestern Farm Lines | 163 | Out (Accident) | 76/0 | $2,275 |
| 30 | 15 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 162 | Out (Accident) | 78/5 | $1,625 |
| 31 | 22 | Grant Adcox | Chevrolet | 41 | Krystal | 153 | Out (Accident) | 70/0 | $1,675 |
| 32 | 12 | Buddy Baker | Chevrolet | 27 | U.S. Army | 149 | Out (Engine Failure) | 72/5 | $2,175 |
| 33 | 37 | Blackie Wangerin | Mercury | 39 | Wangerin | 142 | Out (Engine Failure) | 64/0 | $1,375 |
| 34 | 8 | Neil Bonnett | Chevrolet | 5 | Armor All | 124 | Out (Engine Failure) | 61/0 | $4,550 |
| 35 | 10 | Dave Marcis | Chevrolet | 2 | Osterlund | 122 | Out (Accident) | 58/0 | $1,325 |
| 36 | 13 | Ricky Rudd | Chevrolet | 22 | First National City Traveler's Checks | 122 | Out (Accident) | 60/5 | $3,025 |
| 37 | 30 | Bobby Wawak | Chevrolet | 74 | Wawak | 112 | Out (Accident) | 52/0 | $1,335 |
| 38 | 26 | Dick May | Ford | 57 | McClure Motors | 101 | Out (Oil Pump) | 49/0 | $1,250 |
| 39 | 27 | Earle Canavan | Dodge | 01 | Addy | 84 | Out (Overheating) | 46/0 | $1,325 |
| 40 | 20 | Bruce Hill | Oldsmobile | 05 | Bearfinder | 80 | Out (Rear End) | 43/0 | $1,200 |
September 3, 1979
Results
Average Speed: 126.259 mph
Margin of Victory: 2 laps & 4 seconds
Time of Race: 3:58:14
Lead Changes: 18
Cautions: 9 for 52 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | David Pearson | Chevrolet | 2 | Purolator | 367 | Running | 180/5 | $29,925 |
| 2 | 6 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 17 | Kings Inn | 365 | Running | 175/5 | $19,235 |
| 3 | 16 | Terry Labonte | Chevrolet | 44 | Stratagraph | 365 | Running | 165/0 | $13,460 |
| 4 | 10 | Buddy Baker | Chevrolet | 28 | W.i.n., Inc. | 365 | Running | 165/5 | $7,975 |
| 5 | 13 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 27 | M.C. Anderson | 364 | Running | 155/0 | $8,915 |
| 6 | 19 | Dave Marcis | Chevrolet | 71 | Shoney's | 362 | Running | 150/0 | $5,650 |
| 7 | 8 | Dick Brooks | Chevrolet | 05 | Dubis Corp. | 361 | Running | 146/0 | $4,900 |
| 8 | 14 | Ricky Rudd | Mercury | 90 | Truxmore | 361 | Running | 142/0 | $7,105 |
| 9 | 4 | Richard Petty | Chevrolet | 43 | STP | 361 | Running | 138/0 | $7,800 |
| 10 | 1 | Bobby Allison | Ford | 15 | Hodgdon/Moore | 356 | Running | 139/5 | $10,950 |
| 11 | 3 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 355 | Running | 140/10 | $12,200 |
| 12 | 7 | Harry Gant | Chevrolet | 47 | Race Hill Farm | 352 | Running | 127/0 | $4,100 |
| 13 | 17 | D.K. Ulrich | Buick | 40 | U.S. Army | 350 | Running | 124/0 | $5,595 |
| 14 | 22 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Reid Trailer Sales | 347 | Running | 121/0 | $5,375 |
| 15 | 12 | Joe Millikan | Chevrolet | 72 | Appliance Wheels | 347 | Running | 118/0 | $7,000 |
| 16 | 24 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Mr. Transmission | 345 | Running | 115/0 | $5,015 |
| 17 | 21 | Chuck Bown | Buick | 68 | Kings Mountain | 342 | Running | 112/0 | $3,100 |
| 18 | 38 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 341 | Running | 109/0 | $4,530 |
| 19 | 11 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Busch | 336 | Running | 106/0 | $8,000 |
| 20 | 33 | Ed Negre | Chrysler | 8 | Dick Brooks Honda | 333 | Running | 103/0 | $2,850 |
| 21 | 30 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 332 | Running | 100/0 | $3,845 |
| 22 | 32 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Native Tan | 331 | Running | 97/0 | $3,585 |
| 23 | 35 | Baxter Price | Chevrolet | 45 | Iron Peddlers | 324 | Running | 94/0 | $3,300 |
| 24 | 28 | Ronnie Thomas | Chevrolet | 25 | Stone's Cafeteria | 310 | Running | 91/0 | $4,215 |
| 25 | 15 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 281 | Running | 88/0 | $3,280 |
| 26 | 31 | Cecil Gordon | Oldsmobile | 24 | Gordon Racing | 246 | Running | 85/0 | $2,885 |
| 27 | 36 | H.B. Bailey | Pontiac | 36 | Almeda Auto Parts | 244 | Out (Overheating) | 82/0 | $1,825 |
| 28 | 26 | Jim Vandiver | Chevrolet | 9 | Kings Inn | 240 | Running | 79/0 | $1,800 |
| 29 | 25 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | CRC Chemicals | 224 | Out (Burned Piston) | 76/0 | $2,200 |
| 30 | 20 | Jack Ingram | Oldsmobile | 12 | Kencoal | 206 | Out (Engine Failure) | 73/0 | $1,650 |
| 31 | 2 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 195 | Out (Cracked Cylinder Head) | 75/5 | $4,550 |
| 32 | 9 | Neil Bonnett | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 185 | Out (Steering) | 72/5 | $2,150 |
| 33 | 39 | Billy Smith | Ford | 10 | Tidewater Glass | 179 | Out (Drive Shaft) | 64/0 | $1,575 |
| 34 | 23 | Dick May | Ford | 65 | Spohn's Body Shop | 148 | Out (Accident) | PE | $1,450 |
| 35 | 29 | Tighe Scott | Buick | 30 | Russ Togs | 133 | Out (Accident) | 58/0 | $2,400 |
| 36 | 18 | Coo Coo Marlin | Chevrolet | 14 | Cunningham-Kelley | 112 | Out (Engine Failure) | 55/0 | $1,300 |
| 37 | 40 | Ralph Jones | Ford | 98 | Jones | 83 | Out (Broken Valve) | 52/0 | $1,275 |
| 38 | 27 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Palatine Automotive | 46 | Out (Broken Valve) | 49/0 | $1,750 |
| 39 | 37 | Earle Canavan | Dodge | 01 | Canavan Racing | 17 | Out (Oil Leak) | 46/0 | $1,225 |
| 40 | 34 | Ferrel Harris | Ford | 96 | Cronkite Racing | 2 | Out (Running Too Slow) | PE | $1,260 |
September 1, 1980
Results
Average Speed: 115.21 mph
Margin of Victory: Finished under caution
Time of Race: 4:21:05
Lead Changes: 27
Cautions: 14 for 79 laps
| Finish | Start | Driver | Make | Car # | Sponsor | Laps | Status | Points | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Terry Labonte | Chevrolet | 44 | Apache Classic Stove | 367 | Running | 180/5 | $27,325 |
| 2 | 6 | David Pearson | Chevrolet | 1 | Hawaiian Tropic | 367 | Running | 175/5 | $15,540 |
| 3 | 9 | Harry Gant | Chevrolet | 47 | Race Hill Farm | 367 | Running | 170/5 | $15,190 |
| 4 | 3 | Benny Parsons | Chevrolet | 27 | Melling Tool Company | 367 | Running | 165/5 | $14,625 |
| 5 | 5 | Neil Bonnett | Mercury | 21 | Purolator | 367 | Running | 160/5 | $7,575 |
| 6 | 12 | Bobby Allison | Ford | 15 | Hodgdon/Mike Curb | 366 | Running | 155/5 | $9,900 |
| 7 | 8 | Dale Earnhardt | Chevrolet | 2 | Mike Curb/Hodgdon | 366 | Running | 151/5 | $11,125 |
| 8 | 14 | Dave Marcis | Chevrolet | 71 | Buck Stove/Hudson Chev. | 365 | Running | 142/0 | $7,470 |
| 9 | 15 | Richard Petty | Chevrolet | 43 | STP | 365 | Running | 143/5 | $10,475 |
| 10 | 21 | Dick Brooks | Chevrolet | 41 | Hayes Jewelers | 364 | Running | PE | $4,125 |
| 11 | 19 | Chuck Bown | Chevrolet | 75 | Rahmoc Racing | 364 | Running | PE | $3,725 |
| 12 | 26 | Richard Childress | Chevrolet | 3 | CRC Chemicals | 362 | Running | 132/5 | $6,035 |
| 13 | 27 | D.K. Ulrich | Chevrolet | 40 | Ulrich Racing | 360 | Running | 124/0 | $5,800 |
| 14 | 22 | Connie Saylor | Chevrolet | 4 | Spencer Racing | 355 | Out (Engine Failure) | PE | $3,425 |
| 15 | 24 | Slick Johnson | Chevrolet | 53 | Johnson Racing | 355 | Running | 118/0 | $4,325 |
| 16 | 33 | Jimmy Means | Chevrolet | 52 | Thompson Industries | 353 | Running | 115/0 | $5,405 |
| 17 | 32 | Buddy Arrington | Dodge | 67 | Reid Trailer Sales | 353 | Running | 112/0 | $5,120 |
| 18 | 40 | J.D. McDuffie | Chevrolet | 70 | Bailey Excavating | 351 | Running | 109/0 | $4,710 |
| 19 | 35 | Cecil Gordon | Oldsmobile | 24 | South Hill Texaco | 348 | Running | 106/0 | $4,350 |
| 20 | 38 | Ferrel Harris | Dodge | 82 | Dick Brooks Honda | 342 | Running | PE | $2,675 |
| 21 | 30 | James Hylton | Chevrolet | 48 | Palatine Automotive | 342 | Running | 100/0 | $3,950 |
| 22 | 25 | Ronnie Thomas | Chevrolet | 25 | Stone's Cafeteria | 339 | Running | 97/0 | $3,525 |
| 23 | 29 | Frank Warren | Dodge | 79 | Warren Racing | 339 | Out (Engine Failure) | 94/0 | $3,565 |
| 24 | 34 | Ralph Jones | Ford | 65 | Spohn's Body Shop | 334 | Running | 91/0 | $2,350 |
| 25 | 1 | Darrell Waltrip | Chevrolet | 88 | Gatorade | 329 | Out (Timing Chain) | 98/10 | $14,400 |
| 26 | 4 | Buddy Baker | Chevrolet | 28 | Napa Regal Ride | 324 | Out (Engine Failure) | 90/5 | $2,625 |
| 27 | 17 | Lake Speed | Chevrolet | 66 | Speed Racing | 316 | Running | 82/0 | $1,850 |
| 28 | 36 | Dick May | Buick | 09 | Pokey's Of Doylestown | 304 | Out (Engine Failure) | 79/0 | $1,825 |
| 29 | 2 | Cale Yarborough | Chevrolet | 11 | Busch | 277 | Running | 76/0 | $6,675 |
| 30 | 13 | Jody Ridley | Ford | 90 | Truxmore/Sunny King | 271 | Out (Steering) | 73/0 | $2,955 |
| 31 | 31 | Tommy Gale | Ford | 64 | Sunny King Ford & Honda | 266 | Out (Accident) | 70/0 | $3,210 |
| 32 | 7 | Donnie Allison | Chevrolet | 12 | Ramey's Chevy City | 237 | Out (Overheating) | 67/0 | $1,625 |
| 33 | 11 | Bill Elliott | Mercury | 9 | Dahlonega Ford Sales | 236 | Out (Oil Pump) | 69/5 | $1,625 |
| 34 | 16 | Ricky Rudd | Chevrolet | 7 | Sanyo Electronics | 201 | Out (Steering) | 61/0 | $2,025 |
| 35 | 41 | Roger Hamby | Chevrolet | 17 | Kings Inn Daytona | 151 | Out (Clutch) | 58/0 | $1,425 |
| 36 | 28 | John Anderson | Chevrolet | 19 | Belden Asphalt | 127 | Out (Engine Failure) | 55/0 | $1,825 |
| 37 | 39 | Blackie Wangerin | Mercury | 39 | Wangerin | 111 | Out (Accident) | 52/0 | $1,300 |
| 38 | 23 | Don Whittington | Chevrolet | 93 | Sun Systems | 87 | Out (Broken Valve) | 49/0 | $1,275 |
| 39 | 37 | Bobby Wawak | Buick | 74 | Louise Smith Special | 56 | Out (Oil Leak) | 46/0 | $1,250 |
| 40 | 18 | Lennie Pond | Chevrolet | 68 | U.S. Army | 31 | Out (Engine Failure) | 43/0 | $1,200 |
| 41 | 20 | Kenny Hemphill | Chevrolet | 77 | Warren Fabricating | 21 | Out (Engine Failure) | PE | $1,200 |
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