The 1980 CRC Chemicals 500 was a Winston Cup Series (now Nextel Cup) event held at Dover International Speedway on September 14, 1980. Darrell Waltrip led 264 of 500 laps in route to a dominating victory, holding off Harry Gant by half-a-second. Dale Earnhardt finished 34th due to an engine issue, but still held a 60-point championship lead on Richard Petty (17th). Stats