1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - Atlanta Journal 500

Atlanta Journal 500

The Atlanta Journal 500 was held November 2 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bill Elliott won the pole.

Top Ten Results

  1. 3-Dale Earnhardt*
  2. 43-Richard Petty 1 lap down
  3. 9-Bill Elliott 1 lap down
  4. 25-Tim Richmond 1 lap down
  5. 88-Buddy Baker 1 lap down
  6. 12-Neil Bonnett 1 lap down
  7. 7-Kyle Petty 2 laps down
  8. 44-Terry Labonte 2 laps down
  9. 26-Joe Ruttman 2 laps down
  10. 66-Phil Parsons 2 laps down
  • Dale Earnhardt's official margin of victory was 1 lap, and an additional 3 seconds. Winning the race clinched Earnhardt's 2nd Winston Cup Championship.

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