This collection chronicles the 1978 Old Dominion 500, a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race that took place at the Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia, on September 24, 1978. Cale Yarborough finished first, besting Darrell Waltrip by three car lengths. The other finishers in the top ten were Darrell Waltrip, Benny Parsons, Neil Bonnett, Lennie Pond, Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Dave Marcis, Terry Labonte, and Buddy Arrington. Harry Gant initially led the race--a first-time event in his career--before succumbing to engine trouble and withdrawing.