The 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series began on Sunday January 14 and ended on Sunday November 18. Richard Petty won his seventh and final Winston Cup championship winning by 11 points over Darrell Waltrip. Dale Earnhardt was crowned NASCAR Rookie of the Year.
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