Entry List

The official 1979 American 500 NASCAR CUP Series entry list features top NASCAR drivers set to compete at North Carolina Speedway, highlighting the full lineup of race participants and teams.

American 500

Sunday, October 21st, 1979

North Carolina Speedway, Rockingham, NC

  • 24 Chevrolet
  • 3 Ford
  • 4 Oldsmobile
  • 2 Dodge
  • 3 Buick
  • 1 Mercury

  • Drivers Entered: 37
  • Laps Scheduled: 500
  • Laps Actual: 492 - Race Shortened
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 108.356
  • Cautions: 12 for 82 laps
  • Lead Changes: 23
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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