1979 Champion 400
NASCAR Cup Series Race 21 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$142,905Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Michigan International Speedway
Margin of Victory:1.000 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 4Min 5Sec.Brooklyn, Michigan
Lead Changes:21Average Speed:130.376 MPH2 Mile Paved D-Shaped Oval
No. of Cars:36No. of Cautions:5 For 35 Lapsmispeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Richard Petty R. PettyDriver: David Pearson D. PearsonChevrolet:9
Car No.:#43 ChevroletCar No.:#1 ChevroletMercury:0
Team:Petty EnterprisesTeam:Osterlund RacingBuick:0
Crew Chief:Dale InmanCrew Chief:Oldsmobile:0
Laps Led:9 of 200Pole Speed:162.992 MPH
Official 1979 Champion 400 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1543 Richard PettyRichard PettySTP1802009Running
21128 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerW.I.N. Incorporated180200115Running
3627 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsMelling Tool Company1652000Running
412 David PearsonDavid PearsonOsterlund Racing1601990Running
5208 John AndersonJohn AndersonDraime Race Engines1551990Running
6772 Joe Millikan (R)Joe MillikanAppliance Wheels1551998Running
71690 Ricky RuddRicky RuddTruxmore Industries1461990Running
82830 Tighe ScottTighe ScottRuss Togs1421970Running
91570 J.D. McDuffieJ.D. McDuffieBailey Excavating1381970Running
10123 Richard ChildressRichard ChildressCRC Chemicals1341970Running
111317 Bill ElliottBill ElliottKnutson's RV1301950Running
123148 James HyltonJames HyltonPalatine Automotive1271950Running
133442 Kyle PettyKyle PettySTP1241950Running
141864 Tommy GaleTommy GaleSunny King Ford & Honda1211930Running
15290 John KennedyJohn KennedyAvanti Cb01880Running
163079 Frank WarrenFrank WarrenNative Tan1151880Running
17811 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughBusch1171853Engine
183524 Cecil GordonCecil GordonGordon Racing1091830Running
191088 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripGatorade1061730Running
202267 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonHills Racing1031500Engine
212645 Baxter PriceBaxter PriceIron Peddlers1001460Running
221952 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansMr. Transmission971450Running
23215 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonHodgdon / Moore9914138Engine
243225 Ronnie ThomasRonnie ThomasStone's Cafeteria911310Rear Gear
25947 Harry Gant (R)Harry GantRace Hill Farm931295Clutch
26444 Terry Labonte (R)Terry LabonteStratagraph Incorporated901085Engine
27336 Marty RobbinsMarty RobbinsMarty Robbins Racing82960Cylinder Head
281740 D.K. UlrichD.K. UlrichMidwestern Farm Lines79850Running
291405 Dick BrooksDick BrooksBearfinder76810Exhaust
302171 Dave MarcisDave MarcisTransmissions Unlimited73670Engine
312419 Lennie PondLennie PondBelden Asphalt70570Rear Gear
322322 Al Rudd, Jr.Al Rudd, Jr.Al Rudd (Car Owner)0390Clutch
33321 Neil BonnettNeil BonnettPurolator692817Ignition
34361 Earle CanavanEarle CanavanScope Mount0230Piston
352536 H.B. BaileyH.B. BaileyCaldwell Knapp Cadillac5820Accident
362739 Blackie WangerinBlackie WangerinWangerin Racing5520Accident

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