The Winston
The Winston is the All Star Race for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17 after the Winston Open Race. Drivers have to qualify; Win a race since last years The Winston race, Win the Winston Open qualifier race, or Win one of The Winston All Star Races from the past 5 years. This race was run in 3 segments with 2 30 segments and a 10 lap shootout segment for a total of 70 laps. Bill Elliott won the pole. Dale Jarrett won the first segment and Bobby Labonte won the second segment. The final segment results are post in the top ten below. The race was broadcast on TNN.
Top Ten Final Segment Results
- 24-Jeff Gordon
- 18-Bobby Labonte
- 5-Terry Labonte
- 3-Dale Earnhardt
- 23-Jimmy Spencer
- 6-Mark Martin
- 88-Dale Jarrett
- 25-Ricky Craven
- 10-Ricky Rudd
- 94-Bill Elliott
- The Winston Open ran free of caution. The only caution flag in The Winston came on lap 4 of the first segment, when Bobby Labonte spun coming off turn 4.
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