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1979 Southern 500 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Winston Cup race number 23 of 31 Monday, September 3, 1979 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC 367 laps on a 1.366 mile paved track (501.322 miles) Time of race: 3:58:14 Average speed: 126.259 mph Pole speed: 154.88 mph Cautions: 9 for 52 laps Margin of victory: 2 lp 4 sec Attendance: 60000 Lead changes: 18 Glossary    1979 NASCAR Winston Cup results   /   1979 standings

Qualifying results for this race: Rank Driver Nbr Car Time Speed   Results not available. OP: qualified via owners points PC: qualified as past champion PR: provisional QR: via qualifying race * - had to qualify on time Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes:   Jan Opperman (#96-WD)