1979 Rookie of the Year                                                                                  1980-1st Championship Year
 
 
 

                                                                
                             Driving for Bud Moore                                                                                 Guiding the Wrangler Ford through the turn
 
 
 
 

                                                       
                Dale posing with his pony from Bud Moore                                                                           New team, different car make
 
 
 
 

                                                      
                            Richard Childress has a new driver                                                                  Dale with his "King" hat