Bobby Allison leads 134 laps en route to victory over Cale Yarborough, Donnie Allison, and Buddy Baker.
69 driver entries.
There were a recorded 30 lead changes at the start/finish line. But as was typical for Ontario there were many more position changes taking place all over the 2 mile track
The Parade Lap
Pole sitter Cale Yarborough experienced ignition problems on the parade lap, made a quick pit stop for repairs, joined the field at the rear and challenged Allison over the second half of the race.
Dale Earnhardt was entered in Rod Osterlunds #98 Kelly Girl sponsored car, but to preserve his Rookie eligibility for 1979, West Coast driver Jimmy Insolo started the race in place of Earnhardt and ran to the first yellow at lap 7 where Earnhardt took over, finishing in 7 th place.
Janet Guthrie started in 15 th place finishing in 13 th . Note the fuel spill.
This was typical for Ontario
The last 15 laps or so were like this
Winners Circle. Brock Yates ready to interview Bobby Allison
For more images from this event: 1978 L.A. Times 500
updated by @scott-baker: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM