Atlanta Journal 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway — January 1, 1982
Bobby Allison
Winner
328
Laps
40
Entries
14
Leaders
Bobby Allison won the 1982 Atlanta Journal 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on January 1, 1982, leading 100 of 328 laps. Harry Gant finished second; Darrell Waltrip rounded out the podium. The race featured 14 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1982
Track
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Season
1982
Winner
Leaders
14 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | +8 | Bobby Allison |
| 2 | 2 | — | Harry Gant |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 4 | 18 | +14 | Tim Richmond |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | Joe Ruttman |
| 6 | 33 | +27 | Dave Marcis |
| 7 | 20 | +13 | Ricky Rudd |
| 8 | 3 | -5 | Terry Labonte |
| 9 | 28 | +19 | Rodney Combs |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | Mark Martin |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | Neil Bonnett |
| 12 | 27 | +15 | Lennie Pond |
| 13 | 25 | +12 | Jimmy Means |
| 14 | 30 | +16 | Buddy Arrington |
| 15 | 13 | -2 | Richard Petty |
| 16 | 40 | +24 | Philip Duffie |
| 17 | 26 | +9 | Bobby Wawak |
| 18 | 32 | +14 | Travis Tiller |
| 19 | 5 | -14 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 20 | 12 | -8 | Benny Parsons |
| 21 | 11 | -10 | Buddy Baker |
| 22 | 29 | +7 | Darryl Sage |
| 23 | 23 | — | D.K. Ulrich |
| 24 | 6 | -18 | Bill Elliott |
| 25 | 1 | -24 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 26 | 35 | +9 | Tommy Gale |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Rick Wilson |
| 28 | 17 | -11 | Jody Ridley |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Lake Speed |
| 30 | 37 | +7 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 31 | 21 | -10 | Kyle Petty |
| 32 | 16 | -16 | Ron Bouchard |
| 33 | 36 | +3 | Marty Robbins |
| 34 | 8 | -26 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 35 | 19 | -16 | Cale Yarborough |
| 36 | 39 | +3 | Jerry Bowman |
| 37 | 24 | -13 | Dick May |
| 38 | 22 | -16 | Donnie Allison |
| 39 | 34 | -5 | Glenn Jarrett |
| 40 | 38 | -2 | Steve Moore |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1982 Atlanta Journal 500?
Bobby Allison won the 1982 Atlanta Journal 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway driving for DiGard Motorsports.
Where was the 1982 Atlanta Journal 500 held?
The 1982 Atlanta Journal 500 was held at Atlanta Motor Speedway on January 1, 1982.