1986 Talladega 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 17 of 29
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$407,820Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:3 CL SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 17Min 59Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:49Average Speed:151.522 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:40No. of Cautions:9 For 44 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Bobby Hillin, Jr. B. Hillin, Jr.Driver: Bill Elliott B. ElliottBuick:9
Car No.:#8 BuickCar No.:#9 FordChevrolet:0
Team:Team:Melling RacingFord:0
Crew Chief:Wally MarksCrew Chief:Ernie ElliottOldsmobile:0
Laps Led:16 of 188Pole Speed:209.005 MPH
Official 1986 Talladega 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1138 Bobby Hillin, Jr.Bobby Hillin, Jr.Miller AmericanRunning18018816
2325 Tim RichmondTim RichmondFolgersRunning17518819
32015 Ricky RuddRicky RuddMotorcraftRunning1651880
451 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinBull's Eye Barbecue SauceRunning1651889
5455 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsCopenhagenRunning1601882
61447 Morgan ShepherdMorgan ShepherdRace Hill FarmRunning1501880
7712 Davey AllisonDavey AllisonBudweiserRunning15118813
82326 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanQuaker StateRunning1421880
967 Kyle PettyKyle Petty7-ElevenRunning1431882
102122 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonMiller AmericanAccident1391872
1184 Rick WilsonRick WilsonKodak FilmsAccident1351877
121875 Jim Sauter (R)Jim SauterNationwise Auto PartsAccident1351876
131666 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsSkoal BanditRunning1291871
143423 Michael Waltrip (R)Michael WaltripHawaiian PunchRunning1261861
153952 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansMeans RacingRunning1231841
163648 Ronnie ThomasRonnie ThomasFleet ServiceRunning1151830
172798 Ron BouchardRon BouchardValvolineAccident1121740
184077 Ken RaganKen RaganMcCord GasketsAccident1141691
19172 Rodney CombsRodney CombsSolder Seal / GunkAccident1111694
201288 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerCriscoOverheating1081633
213767 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonPannill KnittingRunning1001620
223233 Harry GantHarry GantSkoal BanditAccident1021595
23105 Geoffrey BodineGeoffrey BodineLevi GarrettAccident9915919
241928 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughHardee'sAccident911590
251511 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripBudweiserAccident931573
2623 Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtWrangler JeansEngine9515354
2719 Bill ElliottBill ElliottCoorsValves871525
282581 Chet Fillip (R)Chet FillipCircle Bar Truck CorralAccident791500
29300 Delma CowartDelma CowartHeyward Grooms ConstructionEngine761400
301114 A.J. FoytA.J. FoytCopenhagenWheel Bearing731190
313590 Ken SchraderKen SchraderRed Baron Frozen PizzaEngine751131
322835 Alan Kulwicki (R)Alan KulwickiQuincy's Steak HouseClutch721122
333173 Phil BarkdollPhil BarkdollHelen Rae SpecialOverheating01000
342618 Tommy EllisTommy EllisFreedlander FinancialEngine61860
352227 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceAlugardEngine58700
362971 Dave MarcisDave MarcisHelen Rae SpecialHead Gasket55610
372443 Richard PettyRichard PettySTPAccident57515
38944 Terry LabonteTerry LabontePiedmont AirlinesOil Pressure54378
393854 Eddie BierschwaleEddie BierschwaleJim MagillValves46370
403317 Pancho Carter (R)Pancho CarterK CareEngine48291

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