National 500
Charlotte Motor Speedway — January 1, 1982
Harry Gant
Winner
334
Laps
40
Entries
6
Leaders
Harry Gant won the 1982 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1982, leading 24 of 334 laps. Bill Elliott finished second; David Pearson rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1982
Track
Season
1982
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Harry Gant |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Bill Elliott |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | David Pearson |
| 4 | 13 | +9 | Joe Ruttman |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Benny Parsons |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Buddy Baker |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | Jody Ridley |
| 8 | 8 | — | Richard Petty |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | Bobby Allison |
| 10 | 25 | +15 | Rick Wilson |
| 11 | 28 | +17 | Jimmy Means |
| 12 | 33 | +21 | Rick Baldwin |
| 13 | 2 | -11 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 14 | 3 | -11 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 16 | 18 | +2 | Terry Labonte |
| 17 | 37 | +20 | John Anderson |
| 18 | 40 | +22 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Tim Richmond |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Lennie Pond |
| 21 | 23 | +2 | Lake Speed |
| 22 | 19 | -3 | Buddy Arrington |
| 23 | 32 | +9 | Sterling Marlin |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Dick Brooks |
| 25 | 15 | -10 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 26 | 34 | +8 | H.B. Bailey |
| 27 | 39 | +12 | Richard Brickhouse |
| 28 | 7 | -21 | Neil Bonnett |
| 29 | 22 | -7 | Kyle Petty |
| 30 | 4 | -26 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 31 | 6 | -25 | Ricky Rudd |
| 32 | 24 | -8 | Dave Marcis |
| 33 | 14 | -19 | Cale Yarborough |
| 34 | 27 | -7 | Dean Combs |
| 35 | 29 | -6 | Ron Bouchard |
| 36 | 30 | -6 | Tommy Gale |
| 37 | 38 | +1 | Ronnie Thomas |
| 38 | 16 | -22 | Mark Martin |
| 39 | 31 | -8 | Connie Saylor |
| 40 | 35 | -5 | Travis Tiller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1982 National 500?
Harry Gant won the 1982 National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Mach 1 Racing.
Where was the 1982 National 500 held?
The 1982 National 500 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 1982.