CRC Chemicals Rebel 500
Darlington Raceway — January 1, 1980
David Pearson
Winner
189
Laps
36
Entries
7
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1980 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway on January 1, 1980, leading 86 of 189 laps. Benny Parsons finished second; Harry Gant rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 1980
Track
Season
1980
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | David Pearson |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Benny Parsons |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | Harry Gant |
| 4 | 17 | +13 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 5 | 15 | +10 | Dick Brooks |
| 6 | 13 | +7 | Lennie Pond |
| 7 | 16 | +9 | Joe Millikan |
| 8 | 23 | +15 | Lake Speed |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | Richard Petty |
| 10 | 19 | +9 | Jody Ridley |
| 11 | 33 | +22 | Sterling Marlin |
| 12 | 3 | -9 | Cale Yarborough |
| 13 | 35 | +22 | Bobby Wawak |
| 14 | 27 | +13 | Buddy Arrington |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Tommy Gale |
| 16 | 29 | +13 | Roger Hamby |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | John Anderson |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | James Hylton |
| 19 | 4 | -15 | Ricky Rudd |
| 20 | 25 | +5 | Bill Elswick |
| 21 | 18 | -3 | Richard Childress |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 23 | 8 | -15 | Dave Marcis |
| 24 | 30 | +6 | Dick May |
| 25 | 31 | +6 | Slick Johnson |
| 26 | 22 | -4 | Ronnie Thomas |
| 27 | 20 | -7 | Buck Simmons |
| 28 | 28 | — | Jimmy Means |
| 29 | 5 | -24 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 30 | 12 | -18 | Bobby Allison |
| 31 | 32 | +1 | Baxter Price |
| 32 | 9 | -23 | Terry Labonte |
| 33 | 36 | +3 | Melvin Revis |
| 34 | 34 | — | Cecil Gordon |
| 35 | 6 | -29 | Buddy Baker |
| 36 | 11 | -25 | Neil Bonnett |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1980 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500?
David Pearson won the 1980 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway driving for Ellington Racing.
Where was the 1980 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 held?
The 1980 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 was held at Darlington Raceway on January 1, 1980.