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1979 Atlanta 500 entry list Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Winston Cup race number 5 of 31 Sunday, March 18, 1979 at Atlanta International Raceway, Hampton, GA 328 laps on a 1.522 mile paved track (499.216 miles) Time of race: 3:41:47 Average speed: 135.136 mph Pole speed: 165.951 mph Cautions: 5 for 42 laps Margin of victory: 18 sec Attendance: 62000 Lead changes: 29 Glossary    1979 NASCAR Winston Cup results   /   1979 standings

Entry list for this race: Nbr Driver Owner Car Crew Chief Sponsor Vehicles withdrawn from the event are highlighted in green.