Langley began to field his familiar #64 for other drivers to develop their career including Tommy Gale, Joe Millikan, Jimmy Hensley and Ken Schrader.
On April 15, 1988, Langley was named as the crew chief for Cale Yarborough and Dale Jarrett with his duties in effect after that year's First Union 400 where he attended as an observer.
The race featured such drivers as Cale Yarborough, Junior Johnson, Pete Hamilton, and Donnie Allison.
From April 1989 through November 1996, Langley served as the official pace car driver for all Winston Cup events.
He was subsequently taken to the Suzuka General Hospital where he was pronounced dead when his heart stopped beating before arrival.