First Union 400
The First Union 400 was held April 20 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Geoff Bodine won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- 3-Dale Earnhardt
- 15-Ricky Rudd
- 5-Geoff Bodine
- 11-Darrell Waltrip
- 26-Joe Ruttman
- 22-Bobby Allison
- 33-Harry Gant
- 7-Kyle Petty
- 9-Bill Elliott
- 27-Rusty Wallace 1 lap down
- This race marked the 1st career Winston Cup start for Willy T. Ribbs, best known for being the 1st African-American to start the Indianapolis 500 in 1991. Ribbs struggled during the race, spinning out twice on his way to a 22nd place finish, 13 laps down.
- The #6 of Trevor Boys smacked the wall in Turn 3 on Lap 89 and came to a stop at the entrance of pit road, blocking it. Instead of throwing a caution, the tow truck was sent out to tow the D. K. Ulrich-owned car to his pit stall/hauler (until the September 1988 event at the track, race team haulers were literally parked right behind their chosen pit stall) while the rest of the cars continued around the track at full speed.
- This race included two caution periods around halfway due to rain. However, the race was not red flagged either time the caution was thrown for the rain showers.
Read more about this topic: 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
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