1988 NASCAR Winston West Series
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The 1988 NASCAR Winston West Series was the 35th season of the series. The title was won by Roy Smith, his fourth in the series and first since 1982.
Schedule and results
[edit]The 1988 season included 8 individual races, although Mesa Marin Raceway hosted two races.[1] The races at Riverside International Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway were in combination with the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.[2][3]
| Date | Name | Racetrack | Location | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 7-Up 200 | Sears Point International Raceway | Sonoma, California | Bill Schmitt |
| May 21 | Kragen Auto Parts 200 | Mesa Marin Raceway | Bakersfield, California | Roy Smith |
| June 12 | Budweiser 400 | Riverside International Raceway | Riverside, California | Rusty Wallace[4] |
| July 3 | Budweiser 300 | Spokane Grand Prix Course | Spokane, Washington | Roy Smith[5] |
| July 10 | Winston 200 | Portland Speedway | Portland, Oregon | Derrike Cope[6] |
| July 17 | Motorcraft 500 | Evergreen Speedway | Monroe, Washington | Chad Little |
| August 6 | American National Bank 200 | Mesa Marin Raceway | Bakersfield, California | Roy Smith |
| November 6 | Checker 500 | Phoenix International Raceway | Avondale, Arizona | Alan Kulwicki[7] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Season Stats". Racing-Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "1988 Budweiser 400 - The Third Turn". The Third Turn. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "1988 Checker 500 - The Third Turn". The Third Turn. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Wallace Wins at Riverside : He Takes Final Race as Penalty Drops Earnhardt". Los Angeles Times. June 13, 1988. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Kerchner, Mike (June 29, 2023). "Chicago Is Not NASCAR's First Street Race". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Derrike Cope gave up the lead for a tire..." UPI. July 10, 1988. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Waid, Steve (October 30, 2023). "Waid's World: Alan Kulwicki's 1st Big Step to Fame Came at Phoenix in 1988". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 20, 2025.