1986 Atlanta Journal 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race 28 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$325,930Race Date:Apr 17, 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 Lapsechoparkspeedway.com

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
Official 1986 Atlanta Journal 500 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
143 Dale EarnhardtDale EarnhardtWrangler Jeans185328162Running
21543 Richard PettyRichard PettySTP1703270Running
319 Bill ElliottBill ElliottCoors17032748Running
4825 Tim RichmondTim RichmondFolgers16532729Running
51788 Buddy BakerBuddy BakerCrisco1553270Running
61612 Neil BonnettNeil BonnettBudweiser1553271Running
7327 Kyle PettyKyle Petty7-Eleven1463260Running
82344 Terry LabonteTerry LabontePiedmont Airlines1423260Running
92426 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanQuaker State1383260Running
103966 Phil ParsonsPhil ParsonsSkoal Bandit1343260Running
11755 Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsCopenhagen1303250Running
124218 Tommy EllisTommy EllisFreedlander Financial1273250Running
131427 Rusty WallaceRusty WallaceAlugard1243240Running
1464 Rick WilsonRick WilsonKodak Films1213240Running
15108 Bobby Hillin, Jr.Bobby Hillin, Jr.Miller American1183240Running
162122 Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonMiller American1153240Running
171990 Ken SchraderKen SchraderRed Baron Frozen Pizza1123230Running
182035 Alan Kulwicki (R)Alan KulwickiQuincy's Steak House1093210Running
192948 Ken RaganKen RaganMcCord Gaskets1063190Running
202223 Michael Waltrip (R)Michael WaltripHawaiian Punch1033160Running
213167 Buddy ArringtonBuddy ArringtonPannill Knitting1003130Running
223387 Randy BakerRandy BakerApollo973100Running
234117 Eddie BierschwaleEddie BierschwaleK-Mart943090Running
243438 Mike LawsMike LawsMerkes Auto Parts913060Running
252515 Ricky RuddRicky RuddMotorcraft883010Running
2622 Mark MartinMark MartinGunderman Racing852900Engine
27575 Morgan ShepherdMorgan ShepherdNationwise Auto Parts872871Engine
281233 Harry GantHarry GantSkoal Bandit8428573Valves
293752 Jimmy MeansJimmy MeansVoyles Auto Salvage762800Clutch
303664 Connie SaylorConnie SaylorSunny King Ford & Honda732330Wheel Stud
311110 Jeff SwindellJeff SwindellTRW702270Rear Window
32261 Sterling MarlinSterling MarlinBull's Eye Barbecue Sauce672110Engine
332871 Dave MarcisDave MarcisHelen Rae Special642030Piston
341328 Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughHardee's611960Engine
353585 Bobby GerhartBobby GerhartFrederick Chevrolet581680Engine
362791 David SosebeeDavid SosebeeC/N Racing551570Wheel Bearing
37182 Rodney CombsRodney CombsSolder Seal / Gunk521330Oil Pressure
3835 Geoffrey BodineGeoffrey BodineLevi Garrett549512Engine
39911 Darrell WaltripDarrell WaltripBudweiser51832Engine
403899 Tom BigelowTom BigelowRalph Ball (Car Owner)43580Engine
413036 H.B. BaileyH.B. BaileyAlmeda Auto Parts40490Engine
424098 Ron BouchardRon BouchardValvoline37400Engine

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