Ulrich would finish last due to an engine problem on the fourth lap.

While A. J. Foyt, Cale Yarborough, Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip would lead the opening laps of the race, Donnie Allison and Richard Petty would fight it out for supremacy in the crucial final laps.

[2] Lombardi and Beckers were invited by NASCAR with the idea to pit the three women against each other on the track.

[2] Winnings for this race ranged from $19,075 ($95,909 when adjusted for inflation) for the winner to $1,390 for last-place.

[3] Ramo Stott would retire from professional stock car racing after this event.