1987 Atlanta Journal 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 29 of 29
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$343,940Race Date:Apr 30, 2026EchoPark Speedway
Margin of Victory:12.940 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 35Min 25Sec.Hampton, Georgia
Lead Changes:12Average Speed:139.047 MPH1.54 Mile Paved Quad Oval
No. of Cars:42No. of Cautions:5 For 33 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Bill Elliott B. ElliottDriver: Bill Elliott B. ElliottFord:9
Car No.:#9 FordCar No.:#9 FordChevrolet:1
Team:Melling RacingTeam:Melling RacingBuick:0
Crew Chief:Ernie ElliottCrew Chief:Ernie ElliottOldsmobile:0
Laps Led:168 of 328Pole Speed:174.341 MPH
Official 1987 Atlanta Journal 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
119 Bill ElliottBill ElliottCoorsRunning185328168
223 Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtWrangler JeansRunning175328133
31415 Ricky RuddRicky RuddMotorcraftRunning17032819
41522 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonMiller AmericanRunning1603280
5528 Davey Allison (R)Davey AllisonHavolineRunning1603273
6137 Alan KulwickiAlan KulwickiZerex Anti-FreezeRunning1503270
71135 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsFolgersRunning1513272
82055 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsSkoal ClassicRunning1423270
92244 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinPiedmont AirlinesRunning1383270
101888 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerCriscoRunning1343270
113175 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanValvolineRunning03270
121627 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceKodiakRunning1273260
132921 Kyle PettyKyle PettyCITGORunning1243260
14418 Bobby Hillin, Jr.Bobby Hillin, Jr.Miller AmericanRunning1213250
15281 Brett Bodine (R)Brett BodineBull's Eye Barbecue SauceRunning1183240
161976 Hut StricklinHut StricklinJaehne MotorsportsRunning1153220
172431 Brad TeagueBrad TeagueSlender You Figure SalonsRunning1123200
182117 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripTideRunning1143171
193736 H.B. BaileyH.B. BaileyNational MotorsRunning1063160
203887 Randy BakerRandy BakerSony Magnetic ProductsRunning1033150
213682 Mark Stahl (R)Mark StahlAuto Bell Car WashesRunning1003110
224267 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonPannill KnittingRunning973110
232377 Ken RaganKen RaganSouthlakeWheel Bearing942810
24433 Harry GantHarry GantSkoal BanditEngine912800
253216 Larry PearsonLarry PearsonChattanooga ChewAccident882680
261050 Greg SacksGreg SacksValvolineOil Pan902201
2784 Rick WilsonRick WilsonKodak FilmsAccident822190
281211 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteBudweiserFlywheel792030
293552 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansEureka Vacuum CleanersVibration761710
303043 Richard PettyRichard PettySTPAccident731540
31175 Geoffrey BodineGeoffrey BodineLevi GarrettAccident701540
322571 Dave MarcisDave MarcisLifebuoy SoapCrankshaft671500
334093 Charlie BakerCharlie BakerAxiomAccident641470
343464 Curtis MarkhamCurtis MarkhamSunny King FordEngine01260
35990 Ken SchraderKen SchraderRed Baron Frozen PizzaEngine631101
363318 Dale Jarrett (R)Dale JarrettCoats & ClarkClutch55840
372714 A.J. FoytA.J. FoytCopenhagenHandling52760
382630 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripAll Pro Auto PartsEngine49750
39726 Morgan ShepherdMorgan ShepherdQuaker StateEngine46490
40629 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughHardee'sAccident43320
41383 Lake SpeedLake SpeedWynn's Oil TreatmentAccident40320
423998 Ed PimmEd PimmSunocoAccident37300

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