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1979 Holly Farms 400
NASCAR Cup Series Race 28 of 31
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$77,324Race Date:May 1, 2026North Wilkesboro Speedway
Margin of Victory:.5 CL SecondsRace Duration:2Hr 44Min 1Sec.North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Lead Changes:12Average Speed:91.454 MPH.625 Mile Paved
No. of Cars:29No. of Cautions:9 For 48 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Benny Parsons B. ParsonsDriver: Dale Earnhardt D. EarnhardtChevrolet:9
Car No.:#27 ChevroletCar No.:#2 ChevroletFord:0
Team:M.C. Anderson RacingTeam:Osterlund RacingDodge:0
Crew Chief:David IfftCrew Chief:Oldsmobile:0
Laps Led:92 of 400Pole Speed:112.783 MPH

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Official 1979 Holly Farms 400 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1527 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsM.C. Anderson RacingRunning18040092
2215 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonHodgdon / MooreRunning180400175
31143 Richard PettyRichard PettySTPRunning1653990
412 Dale Earnhardt (R)Dale EarnhardtOsterlund RacingRunning16539812
5890 Ricky RuddRicky RuddTruxmore IndustriesRunning1553980
61244 Terry Labonte (R)Terry LabonteTechnicraftRunning1503970
71325 Ronnie ThomasRonnie ThomasStone's CafeteriaRunning1463940
8940 D.K. UlrichD.K. UlrichMidwestern Farm LinesRunning1423920
91967 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonReid Trailer SalesRunning1383910
10143 Richard ChildressRichard ChildressCRC ChemicalsRunning1343900
111548 James HyltonJames HyltonPalatine AutomotiveRunning1303880
121717 Roger HambyRoger HambyKings Inn DaytonaRunning1273870
13388 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripGatoradeRunning129376104
14447 Harry Gant (R)Harry GantRace Hill FarmRunning1213730
15772 Joe Millikan (R)Joe MillikanAppliance WheelsEngine1183690
162695 Ernie ShawErnie ShawMiller Roofing (Car Owner)Running1153680
172445 Baxter PriceBaxter PriceIron PeddlersRunning1123640
182819 Cecil GordonCecil GordonBelden AsphaltRunning1093570
192375 Bill ElswickBill ElswickRahmoc RacingRear Gear1062870
20611 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughBuschAccident10826917
211671 Dave MarcisDave MarcisShoney'sEngine1002580
222224 Larry IsleyLarry IsleyMarlowe Mobile HomesRunning972560
23200 John KennedyJohn KennedyAvanti CbRunning941680
242152 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansMr. TransmissionSteering911500
252905 Dick BrooksDick BrooksBearfinderBrakes88450
262779 Frank WarrenFrank WarrenNative TanBrakes85440
271864 Tommy GaleTommy GaleSunny King Ford & HondaEngine82290
281070 J.D. McDuffieJ.D. McDuffieBailey ExcavatingAccident79140
292569 Henry JonesHenry JonesPro-Shoppe SportsEngine76100
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