CUP Series Talladega Superspeedway

NASCAR CUP Series

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Qualifying Results

Talladega 500

Sunday, August 5th, 1979

Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln, AL

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  • 5 Mercury
  • 4 Dodge
  • 4 Buick
  • 19 Oldsmobile
  • 7 Chevrolet
  • 2 Ford

  • Drivers Entered: 41 (1 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 188
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 161.229
  • Cautions: 5 for 28 laps
  • Lead Changes: 34
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
The NASCAR Garage 56 car during the Rolex 24
Daytona Beach, Florida - January 29, 2023 : The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen on display during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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