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1986 Atlanta Journal 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 28 of 29
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$325,930Race Date:Apr 30, 2026EchoPark Speedway
Margin of Victory:1 LapRace Duration:3Hr 15Min 22Sec.Hampton, Georgia
Lead Changes:19Average Speed:152.523 MPH1.54 Mile Paved Quad Oval
No. of Cars:42No. of Cautions:2 For 7 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Dale Earnhardt D. EarnhardtDriver: Bill Elliott B. ElliottChevrolet:9
Car No.:#3 ChevroletCar No.:#9 FordPontiac:0
Team:Richard Childress RacingTeam:Melling RacingFord:0
Crew Chief:Kirk ShelmerdineCrew Chief:Oldsmobile:0
Laps Led:162 of 328Pole Speed:172.905 MPH

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Official 1986 Atlanta Journal 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
143 Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtWrangler JeansRunning185328162
21543 Richard PettyRichard PettySTPRunning1703270
319 Bill ElliottBill ElliottCoorsRunning17032748
4825 Tim RichmondTim RichmondFolgersRunning16532729
51788 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerCriscoRunning1553270
61612 Neil BonnettNeil BonnettBudweiserRunning1553271
7327 Kyle PettyKyle Petty7-ElevenRunning1463260
82344 Terry LabonteTerry LabontePiedmont AirlinesRunning1423260
92426 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanQuaker StateRunning1383260
103966 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsSkoal BanditRunning1343260
11755 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsCopenhagenRunning1303250
124218 Tommy EllisTommy EllisFreedlander FinancialRunning1273250
131427 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceAlugardRunning1243240
1464 Rick WilsonRick WilsonKodak FilmsRunning1213240
15108 Bobby Hillin, Jr.Bobby Hillin, Jr.Miller AmericanRunning1183240
162122 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonMiller AmericanRunning1153240
171990 Ken SchraderKen SchraderRed Baron Frozen PizzaRunning1123230
182035 Alan Kulwicki (R)Alan KulwickiQuincy's Steak HouseRunning1093210
192948 Ken RaganKen RaganMcCord GasketsRunning1063190
202223 Michael Waltrip (R)Michael WaltripHawaiian PunchRunning1033160
213167 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonPannill KnittingRunning1003130
223387 Randy BakerRandy BakerApolloRunning973100
234117 Eddie BierschwaleEddie BierschwaleK-MartRunning943090
243438 Mike LawsMike LawsMerkes Auto PartsRunning913060
252515 Ricky RuddRicky RuddMotorcraftRunning883010
2622 Mark MartinMark MartinGunderman RacingEngine852900
27575 Morgan ShepherdMorgan ShepherdNationwise Auto PartsEngine872871
281233 Harry GantHarry GantSkoal BanditValves8428573
293752 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansVoyles Auto SalvageClutch762800
303664 Connie SaylorConnie SaylorSunny King Ford & HondaWheel Stud732330
311110 Jeff SwindellJeff SwindellTRWRear Window702270
32261 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinBull's Eye Barbecue SauceEngine672110
332871 Dave MarcisDave MarcisHelen Rae SpecialPiston642030
341328 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughHardee'sEngine611960
353585 Bobby GerhartBobby GerhartFrederick ChevroletEngine581680
362791 David SosebeeDavid SosebeeC/N RacingWheel Bearing551570
37182 Rodney CombsRodney CombsSolder Seal / GunkOil Pressure521330
3835 Geoffrey BodineGeoffrey BodineLevi GarrettEngine549512
39911 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripBudweiserEngine51832
403899 Tom BigelowTom BigelowRalph Ball (Car Owner)Engine43580
413036 H.B. BaileyH.B. BaileyAlmeda Auto PartsEngine40490
424098 Ron BouchardRon BouchardValvolineEngine37400
(R) Denotes Rookie  ◄► (I) Driver is Ineligible For Points
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