1979: Darlington

September 3, 1979: Southern 500

Race results and current standings:

For only the fourth time in my replay, the real life race winner won.

Your race winner, David Pearson, driving the Rod Osterland #2 in place of injured driver Dale Earnhardt.

Darrell Waltrip maintains the points lead over Richard Petty.

Next: the Capital City 400 @ Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway.

Stay tuned!