. . "The 1978 Richmond 400 was a Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) event held at Richmond International Raceway on February 28, 1976. Benny Parsons won his first race of the year, leading 109 laps and holding off Lennie Pond by 2.6 seconds. Cale Yarborough finished 3rd and held a 5-point championship lead on Parsons. Stats"@en . "1978 Richmond 400"@en . "The 1978 Richmond 400 was a Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) event held at Richmond International Raceway on February 28, 1976. Benny Parsons won his first race of the year, leading 109 laps and holding off Lennie Pond by 2.6 seconds. Cale Yarborough finished 3rd and held a 5-point championship lead on Parsons. Stats"@en . .