Southern 500
The 1979 Southern 500 was run on September 3 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Bobby Allison won the pole. David Pearson won the race for Rod Osterlund in place of Dale Earnhardt who was sidelined due to rib injuries.
Top Ten Results
- 2–David Pearson
- 17–Bill Elliott
- 44–Terry Labonte
- 28–Buddy Baker
- 27–Benny Parsons
- 71–Dave Marcis
- 05–Dick Brooks
- 90–Ricky Rudd
- 43–Richard Petty
- 15–Bobby Allison
- Darrell Waltrip had over a lap lead when he had an accident. Darrell Waltrip had to make a pit stop which put David Pearson on the lead lap as well. Waltrip was passed by David Pearson and then involved in a second accident. David Pearson would win by 2 laps over second place.
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