The 1977 Dixie 500 was a Winston Cup Series (now Nextel Cup) event held at Atlanta Motor Speedway on November 6, 1977. Darrell Waltrip and David Pearson were in a thrilling duel to the finish. However, when darkness began to come, Pearson struggled with a tinted windshield. Not being able to see, Pearson wisely backed off, giving Waltrip the victory. Points leader Cale Yarborough finished 5th and clinches the 1977 championship. Stats
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