1979 Michigan NASCAR is 1273rd NASCAR race. Passed at the Michigan circuit. Richard Petty won the pole position and this race. Buddy Baker and Benny Parsons also climbed to the podium, in second and third place. Race distance 200 laps (644 km).
Previous race:
1979 Talladega NASCAR
Next race:
1979 Trenton Champ Cars
Race Start:
19th August 1979
257th victory for the Petty Enterprises team
190th victory for the Richard Petty
418th podium for the Richard Petty
99th podium for the Buddy Baker
74th podium for the Benny Parsons
Chevrolet Monte Carlo #43 - 1979 Michigan NASCAR winner
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