1979 Champion Spark Plug 400
Michigan International Speedway · 1979 · NASCAR Cup Series
Race summary
| Winner | St | Cars | RAF | LLF | Ldrs | W-Led | Laps | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Petty | 5 | 36 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 200 | 400 |
Finishing order
Lap leaders
| # | Driver | Led | Share | Fin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Baker | 115 | 57.5% | P2 |
| 2 | Bobby Allison | 38 | 19.0% | P23 |
| 3 | Neil Bonnett | 17 | 8.5% | P33 |
| 4 | Richard Petty | 9 | 4.5% | P1 |
| 5 | Joe Millikan | 8 | 4.0% | P6 |
| 6 | Harry Gant | 5 | 2.5% | P25 |
| 7 | Terry Labonte | 5 | 2.5% | P26 |
| 8 | Cale Yarborough | 3 | 1.5% | P17 |