1980 Gabriel 400
NASCAR Cup Series Race 16 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$158,905Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Michigan International Speedway
Margin of Victory:1 CL SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 2Min 5Sec.Brooklyn, Michigan
Lead Changes:25Average Speed:131.808 MPH2 Mile Paved D-Shaped Oval
No. of Cars:37No. of Cautions:7 For 43 Lapsmispeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Benny Parsons B. ParsonsDriver: Benny Parsons B. ParsonsChevrolet:9
Car No.:#27 ChevroletCar No.:#27 ChevroletMercury:6
Team:M.C. Anderson RacingTeam:M.C. Anderson RacingFord:4
Crew Chief:David IfftCrew Chief:Harry HydeOldsmobile:3
Laps Led:75 of 200Pole Speed:163.662 MPH
Official 1980 Gabriel 400 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1127 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsMelling Tool Company18520075Running
2211 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughBusch17520037Running
31128 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerNapa Regal Ride Shocks17020030Running
4421 Neil BonnettNeil BonnettPurolator1602000Running
5843 Richard PettyRichard PettySTP1551990Running
61390 Jody Ridley (R)Jody RidleyTruxmore Industries / Sunny King Ford1501990Running
71042 Kyle Petty (R)Kyle PettySTP1461990Running
81415 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonWarner Hodgdon / Mike Curb1421990Running
979 Bill ElliottBill ElliottJackson Special1381980Running
102730 Tighe ScottTighe ScottRuss Togs1341980Running
11944 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteStratagraph Incorporated1301970Running
1232 Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtMike Curb / Hodgdon13219755Running
132519 John AndersonJohn AndersonBelden Asphalt1241960Running
14183 Richard ChildressRichard ChildressCRC Chemicals1211960Running
152170 J.D. McDuffieJ.D. McDuffieBailey Excavating1181950Running
163485 Wayne WatercutterWayne WatercutterWayne Watercutter (Car Owner)1151950Running
172066 Lake Speed (R)Lake SpeedLake Speed Racing1121940Running
183276 Mike PotterMike PotterKingsport Speedway1091940Running
192440 Tommy GaleTommy GaleUlrich Racing1061940Running
203324 Cecil GordonCecil GordonSouth Hill Texaco1031910Running
213017 Roger HambyRoger HambyKings Inn Daytona1001910Running
221952 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansThompson Industries971880Running
233767 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonHills Racing941810Oil Line
243148 James HyltonJames HyltonPalatine Automotive911790Running
25151 David PearsonDavid PearsonHawaiian Tropic931733Engine
26688 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripGatorade851650Engine
273545 Baxter PriceBaxter PriceIron Peddlers821650Engine
281747 Harry GantHarry GantRace Hill Farm791460Engine
292674 Bobby WawakBobby WawakWawak Racing761460Engine
302925 Ronnie ThomasRonnie ThomasStone's Cafeteria731320Running
3152 Chuck BownChuck BownHalpern Enterprises701300Accident
322222 Ricky RuddRicky RuddAl Rudd Auto Parts671110Engine
33167 Dick BrooksDick BrooksSanyo Electronics641080Engine
342879 Junior MillerJunior MillerWarren Racing61880Rear Gear
352371 Dave MarcisDave MarcisTransmissions Unlimited58690Engine
361212 Donnie AllisonDonnie AllisonKencoal0550Oil Pump
373669 Henry JonesHenry JonesPro-Shoppe Sports0100Oil Pump

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