The track is a Tri-oval and was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in the 1960s.

Talladega Superspeedway is the longest NASCAR oval with a length of 2.66 miles (4.28 km), and the track at its peak had a seating capacity of 175,000 spectators.

Richard Petty defeated Benny Parsons by two car lengths after three hours and fourteen minutes to earn his 197th career win.

Neil Bonnett came in third in points and maintained that position although he lost ground as a result of the issues that left him with a 15th-place finish, seven laps down.

[2] Dale Earnhardt was driving a Ford Thunderbird for team owner Bud Moore this year.