1979 Texas 400

Two hundred laps took place on an oval track spanning 2.0 miles (3.2 km).

[2] Darrell Waltrip won the race; beating Bobby Allison by 60 seconds.

Dale Earnhardt was Waltrip's top challenger before he crashed late in the race.

Waltrip had a lap lead but Allison, Baker, and Yarborough had a one-lap dash for second.

[2] Notable crew chiefs in attendance for this race were Buddy Parrott, Joey Arrington, Kirk Shelmerdine, Darrell Bryant, Dale Inman, Bud Moore, Tim Brewer, and Jake Elder.