McDuffie (who would die at Watkins Glen during a racing event in the 1991 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season).

People could buy the official program during both races at a relatively low price of $3 USD ($14.01 when adjusted for inflation).

[3] Cale Yarborough automatically clinched his third straight NASCAR Winston Cup championship as a result of winning this race.

"[3][2] Donnie Allison would become ill after leading 12 laps and would drop out of the race;[3][2] no relief driver was ever found.

[4] Frasson drove the race using a self-owned #18 vehicle with a 1978 Buick Century as his manufacturer and model.