Gabriel 400
Michigan International Speedway — January 1, 1979
Buddy Baker
Winner
200
Laps
36
Entries
12
Leaders
Buddy Baker won the 1979 Gabriel 400 at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1979, leading 121 of 200 laps. Donnie Allison finished second; Cale Yarborough rounded out the podium. The race featured 12 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Monday, January 1, 1979
Season
1979
Winner
Leaders
12 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Buddy Baker |
| 2 | 2 | — | Donnie Allison |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Cale Yarborough |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | Neil Bonnett |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | Richard Petty |
| 6 | 13 | +7 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Bobby Allison |
| 8 | 8 | — | Ricky Rudd |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Tighe Scott |
| 10 | 34 | +24 | Dick Brooks |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | Lennie Pond |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | Bill Elliott |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 15 | 30 | +15 | Buddy Arrington |
| 16 | 26 | +10 | Jimmy Means |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | Harry Gant |
| 18 | 27 | +9 | John Kennedy |
| 19 | 36 | +17 | Sandy Satullo |
| 20 | 21 | +1 | James Hylton |
| 21 | 31 | +10 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 22 | 20 | -2 | Frank Warren |
| 23 | 23 | — | Richard Childress |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | Bob Burcham |
| 25 | 7 | -18 | Terry Labonte |
| 26 | 15 | -11 | Dave Marcis |
| 27 | 17 | -10 | Ronnie Thomas |
| 28 | 35 | +7 | David Sosebee |
| 29 | 18 | -11 | Roger Hamby |
| 30 | 4 | -26 | Joe Millikan |
| 31 | 16 | -15 | Benny Parsons |
| 32 | 28 | -4 | Paul Fess |
| 33 | 32 | -1 | Tommy Gale |
| 34 | 14 | -20 | Bill Green |
| 35 | 29 | -6 | Marty Robbins |
| 36 | 33 | -3 | Bill Seifert |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1979 Gabriel 400?
Buddy Baker won the 1979 Gabriel 400 at Michigan International Speedway driving for Ranier Racing.
Where was the 1979 Gabriel 400 held?
The 1979 Gabriel 400 was held at Michigan International Speedway on January 1, 1979.