Talladega 500
The 1979 Talladega 500 was run on August 5 at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega, Alabama. Neil Bonnett won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- 88–Darrell Waltrip
- 2–David Pearson
- 90–Ricky Rudd
- 43–Richard Petty
- 77–Jody Ridley
- 30–Tighe Scott
- 47–Harry Gant
- 67–Buddy Arrington
- 42–Kyle Petty
- 3–Richard Childress
This was David Pearson's first race after leaving the Wood Brothers. Pearson was hired to drive the #2 temporarily after Dale Earnhardt's injury.
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