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NASCAR in the 1976 season. Full information

28th season of the NASCAR proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 18th January to 21st November in 1976, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of NASCAR!

Beginners of the season: Bill Elliott , Sterling Marlin , Bill Polich , Gary Johnson , Sam Beler , Terry Ryan , Tighe Scott , Jimmy Means , Junior Miller , Sam Sommers , John Dineen , Rusty Sanders , John Hamson , Ernie Stierly , John Haver , Larry LaMay , Tommy Ellis , Gene Felton

List of races and tracks in the 1976 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1976 Riverside NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Riverside	18th January 1976
1976 Daytona 500	David Pearson Mercury Cyclone, #21	Daytona	15th February 1976
1976 North Carolina NASCAR Race 1	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	North Carolina	29th February 1976
1976 Richmond NASCAR Race 1	Dave Marcis Dodge Charger, #71	Richmond	7th March 1976
1976 Bristol NASCAR Race 1	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Bristol	14th March 1976
1976 Atlanta NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Atlanta	21st March 1976
1976 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 1	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	North Wilkesboro	4th April 1976
1976 Darlington NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Darlington	11th April 1976
1976 Martinsville NASCAR Race 1	Darrell Waltrip Chevrolet Chevelle, #88	Martinsville	25th April 1976
1976 Talladega NASCAR Race 1	Buddy Baker Ford Torino, #15	Talladega	2nd May 1976
1976 Nashville NASCAR Race 1	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Nashville Fairgrounds	8th May 1976
1976 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 1	Benny Parsons Chevrolet Chevelle, #72	Dover Downs	16th May 1976
1976 World 600	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Charlotte	30th May 1976
1976 Riverside NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Riverside	13th June 1976
1976 Michigan NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Michigan	20th June 1976
1976 Daytona NASCAR	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Daytona	4th July 1976
1976 Nashville NASCAR Race 2	Benny Parsons Chevrolet Chevelle, #72	Nashville Fairgrounds	17th July 1976
1976 Pocono NASCAR	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	Pocono	1st August 1976
1976 Talladega NASCAR Race 2	Dave Marcis Dodge Charger, #71	Talladega	8th August 1976
1976 Michigan NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Michigan	22nd August 1976
1976 Bristol NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Bristol	29th August 1976
1976 Darlington NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Darlington	6th September 1976
1976 Richmond NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Richmond	12th September 1976
1976 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Dover Downs	19th September 1976
1976 Martinsville NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Martinsville	26th September 1976
1976 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	North Wilkesboro	3rd October 1976
1976 Charlotte NASCAR	Donnie Allison Chevrolet Chevelle, #1	Charlotte	10th October 1976
1976 North Carolina NASCAR Race 2	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	North Carolina	24th October 1976
1976 Atlanta NASCAR Race 2	Dave Marcis Dodge Charger, #71	Atlanta	7th November 1976
1976 Ontario NASCAR	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Ontario	21st November 1976

Drivers championship 1976

Cale Yarborough

United States

Champion

Points: 4644 Wins: 9 Poles: 10

Richard Petty

United States

2nd place

Points: 4449 Wins: 3 Poles: 4

Benny Parsons

United States

3rd place

Points: 4304 Wins: 2 Poles: 4

List of all drivers for the 1976 season

Name	Points
Cale Yarborough	4644
Richard Petty	4449
Benny Parsons	4304
Bobby Allison	4097
Lennie Pond	3930
Dave Marcis	3875
Buddy Baker	3745
Darrell Waltrip	3505
David Pearson	3483
Dick Brooks	3447
Richard Childress	3428
J.D. McDuffie	3400
James Hylton	3380
D.K. Ulrich	3280
Cecil Gordon	3247
Frank Warren	3240
David Sisco	2994
Skip Manning	2931
Ed Negre	2709
Buddy Arrington	2573
Terry Bivins	2099
Bobby Wawak	2062
Bruce Hill	1995
Jimmy Means	1752
Dick May	1719
Walter Ballard	1554
Henley Gray	1425
Coo Coo Marlin	1412
Gary Myers	1296
Jackie Rogers	1173
Grant Adcox	1163
Neil Bonnett	1130
Tommy Gale	1005
Donnie Allison	988
Joe Mihalic	981
Elmo Langley	824
Travis Tiller	816
Sonny Easley	772
Joe Frasson	707
Jabe Thomas	648
Bill Elliott	635
Dean Dalton	633
Earle Canavan	610
Rick Newsom	607
Tighe Scott	566
Terry Ryan	558
Darrell Bryant	546
Buck Baker	513
Chuck Bown	481
Baxter Price	479
Dick Skillen	455
Sam Sommers	412
Ricky Rudd	407
Jimmy Lee Capps	389
Bob Burcham	374
John Utsman	345
Harold Miller	333
Ray Elder	320
G.C. Spencer	319
Jerry Sisco	312
Jimmy Insolo	307
Don Puskarich	300
Earl Brooks	273
Bill Champion	270
Jack Donohue	261
Richard D. Brown	261
Junior Miller	239
Jimmy Hensley	234
Roy Smith	234
Eddie Bradshaw	227
Chuck Wahl	226
Bill Schmitt	219
Bruce Jacobi	213
Gary Matthews	206
Bill Polich	197
Larry LaMay	188
Walter Wallace	188
Ron Esau	179
Gary Johnson	176
Carl Joiner	173
Ferrel Harris	167
Hugh Pearson	164
Johnny Ray	149
Harry Gant	138
Jim Thirkettle	137
Larry Esau	124
Jim Vandiver	124
Gene Felton	115
Jim Hurtubise	115
Don Reynolds	109
Budd Hagelin	106
Bill Dennis	100
Tommy Ellis	100
Richie Panch	100
John Dineen	97
Doc Faustina	91
Clyde Lynn	91
Glen McDuffie	82
J.C. Danielsen	79
Glenn Francis	79
Sterling Marlin	76
Hershel McGriff	73
Dale Earnhardt	70
Rusty Sanders	70
John Hamson	67
Dick Trickle	67
John Haver	64
Ernie Stierly	64
Sam Beler	61
Charlie Glotzbach	61
Harry Jefferson	58
Johnny Kieper	58
Tom Williams	52
Bobby Isaac	49
Bill Hollar	46
Earl Ross	46