1978 in NASCAR
The 1978 NASCAR Grand National Winston Cup Series season began on Sunday, January 22 and ended on Sunday, November 19. Cale Yarborough driving the Junior Johnson #11 First National City Travelers Checks Oldsmobile won his then record third consecutive NASCAR Grand National Series Winston Cup Championship. Ronnie Thomas was crowned NASCAR Rookie of the Year in a tight battle with Roger Hamby.
Season recap
Final Points Standings
- Cale Yarborough – 4841
- Bobby Allison – 4367
- Darrell Waltrip – 4362
- Benny Parsons – 4350
- Dave Marcis – 4335
- Richard Petty – 3949
- Lennie Pond – 3794
- Dick Brooks – 3769
- Buddy Arrington – 3626
- Richard Childress – 3566
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