Question: Who was the maufacturer of the vehicle during the race where Cale Yarborough started at 19 and finished earlier than 42?
SQL: SELECT "Manufacturer" FROM "2-1145778-3" WHERE "Finish" < 42.0 AND "Start" = 19.0;

Question: What is the smallest finish time for a race after 1972 with a car manufactured by Pontiac?
SQL: SELECT MIN("Finish") FROM "2-1145778-3" WHERE "Year" > 1972.0 AND "Manufacturer" = 'Pontiac';

Question: What is the smallest finish time for a race where start was less than 3, buick was the manufacturer, and the race was held after 1978?
SQL: SELECT MIN("Finish") FROM "2-1145778-3" WHERE "Year" > 1978.0 AND "Manufacturer" = 'buick' AND "Start" < 3.0;