Race Lineup

The official 1978 NAPA National 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NAPA National 500

Sunday, October 8th, 1978

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC

  • 3 Mercury
  • 21 Chevrolet
  • 5 Ford
  • 5 Oldsmobile
  • 3 Dodge
  • 1 Chrysler
  • 2 Buick

  • Drivers Entered: 40
  • Laps Scheduled: 334
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 141.826
  • Cautions: 4 for 21 laps
  • Lead Changes: 40
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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