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.

Final Points Standings

 * 1) Cale Yarborough – 4841
 * 2) Bobby Allison – 4367
 * 3) Darrell Waltrip – 4362
 * 4) Benny Parsons – 4350
 * 5) Dave Marcis – 4335
 * 6) Richard Petty – 3949
 * 7) Lennie Pond – 3794
 * 8) Dick Brooks – 3769
 * 9) Buddy Arrington – 3626
 * 10) Richard Childress – 3566