Dale Jarrett of the Quality Care Service/Ford Credit Ford won the pole position, but finished 40th due to an engine problem.

He would collect six more career wins after this race; making him a strong contender for the championship with an all-new NASCAR team.

Jeff Burton had to fight back from a pit road penalty in order to finish the race with a decent position.

Bob Jenkins and 1973 Cup Series champion Benny Parsons called the race from the broadcast booth.

Jerry Punch, Bill Weber and Jack Arute handled pit road for the television side.