Reliving The 1985 Nascar Schedule
As a die-hard NASCAR fan, I have always been fascinated by the history of the sport. One of my favorite seasons to look back on is the 1985 NASCAR schedule. This season was filled with exciting races, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments.
List of Events
The 1985 NASCAR schedule consisted of 28 races, including the Daytona 500 and the Southern 500. Some of the other notable events on the schedule include:
- Goodwrench 500
- Valleydale 500
- Miller High Life 400
- Budweiser 500
- Winston Western 500
Schedule Guide
The 1985 NASCAR schedule began on February 17th with the Daytona 500 and concluded on November 17th with the Atlanta Journal 500. The races were held at various tracks across the United States, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
February
The season kicked off with the Daytona 500, which was won by Bill Elliott. The rest of the month was relatively quiet, with only one other race held on February 24th, the Miller High Life 400 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway, won by Rusty Wallace.
March
The month of March featured four races, including the Goodwrench 500, won by Darrell Waltrip, and the Valleydale 500, won by Bill Elliott. These races were held at North Carolina Motor Speedway and Bristol International Raceway, respectively.
April
The month of April was a busy one, with six races held throughout the month. The most notable race was the Winston 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, which was won by Bill Elliott. This race is remembered for its high speeds and intense competition.
May
The month of May featured three races, including the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which was won by Darrell Waltrip. This race is one of the longest on the schedule, covering 600 miles.
June
June was a busy month, with five races held throughout the month. The most notable race was the Miller High Life 500 at Pocono Raceway, which was won by Tim Richmond.
July
The month of July featured three races, including the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway, which was won by Greg Sacks. This race is known for its patriotic themes and fireworks displays.
August
The month of August featured three races, including the Budweiser 500 at Bristol International Raceway, which was won by Dale Earnhardt. This race is known for its tight turns and intense competition.
September
The month of September featured four races, including the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, which was won by Bill Elliott. This race is one of the oldest on the schedule, dating back to 1950.
October
The month of October featured four races, including the Holly Farms 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, which was won by Darrell Waltrip. This race is known for its tight turns and challenging track.
November
The season concluded with three races in November, including the Atlanta Journal 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which was won by Bill Elliott. This race is known for its fast speeds and exciting finishes.
Schedule Table
| Date | Event | Location | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17 | Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | Bill Elliott |
| February 24 | Miller High Life 400 | Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway | Rusty Wallace |
| March 3 | Goodwrench 500 | North Carolina Motor Speedway | Darrell Waltrip |
| March 17 | Valleydale 500 | Bristol International Raceway | Bill Elliott |
| March 24 | Transouth 500 | Darlington Raceway | Bill Elliott |
| March 31 | Northwestern Bank 400 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | Darrell Waltrip |
| April 7 | Winston Western 500 | Riverside International Raceway | Tim Richmond |
| April 14 | First Union 400 | North Carolina Motor Speedway | Terry Labonte |
| April 21 | Valvoline 500 | Bristol International Raceway | Darrell Waltrip |
| April 28 | NAPA 500 | Martinsville Speedway | Geoff Bodine |
| May 5 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | Darrell Waltrip |
| May 19 | Northwestern Bank 400 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | Darrell Waltrip |
| June 2 | Miller High Life 500 | Pocono Raceway | Tim Richmond |
| June 9 | Budweiser 500 | Bristol International Raceway | Dale Earnhardt |
| June 16 | Van Scoy Diamond Mine 500 | Pocono Raceway | Rusty Wallace |
| June 23 | Ventura Foods 500 | Riverside International Raceway | Darrell Waltrip |
| June 30 | Firecracker 400 | Daytona International Speedway | Greg Sacks |
| July 7 | Pepsi Firecracker 400 | Daytona International Speedway | Bill Elliott |
| July 14 | Pocono 500 | Pocono Raceway | Tim Richmond |
| August 4 | Budweiser 400 | Riverside International Raceway | Tim Richmond |
| August 11 | Busch 500 | Bristol International Raceway | Darrell Waltrip |
| August 18 | Van Scoy Diamond Mine 500 | Pocono Raceway | Bill Elliott |
| September 1 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | Bill Elliott |