August 19, 1979: Champion Spark Plug 400

Race results and current standings:

Darrell Waltrip is increasing his lead on Richard Petty.

Your race winner, Ricky Rudd!

Rudd’s actual first career win was 4 years later at the 1983 Budweiser 400, on June 5th at Riverside International Raceway.

Next: the Volunteer 500 @ Bristol Motor Speedway.

Stay tuned!