Virginia National Bank 500
Martinsville Speedway — January 1, 1982
Harry Gant
Winner
500
Laps
31
Entries
7
Leaders
Harry Gant won the 1982 Virginia National Bank 500 at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1982, leading 167 of 500 laps. Butch Lindley finished second; Neil Bonnett rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1982
Track
Season
1982
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Harry Gant |
| 2 | 14 | +12 | Butch Lindley |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Neil Bonnett |
| 4 | 4 | — | Ricky Rudd |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | Dave Marcis |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | Mark Martin |
| 8 | 24 | +16 | Buddy Arrington |
| 9 | 21 | +12 | Jimmy Hensley |
| 10 | 28 | +18 | Slick Johnson |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Brad Teague |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Jody Ridley |
| 13 | 23 | +10 | Jimmy Means |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Joe Ruttman |
| 15 | 19 | +4 | Richard Petty |
| 16 | 31 | +15 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 17 | 7 | -10 | Bobby Allison |
| 18 | 8 | -10 | Tim Richmond |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | Ron Bouchard |
| 20 | 1 | -19 | Terry Labonte |
| 21 | 30 | +9 | Bob Schacht |
| 22 | 29 | +7 | Lennie Pond |
| 23 | 15 | -8 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 24 | 20 | -4 | Lake Speed |
| 25 | 5 | -20 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 27 | 22 | -5 | Kyle Petty |
| 28 | 27 | -1 | Buddy Baker |
| 29 | 2 | -27 | Benny Parsons |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | Donnie Allison |
| 31 | 25 | -6 | D.K. Ulrich |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1982 Virginia National Bank 500?
Harry Gant won the 1982 Virginia National Bank 500 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Mach 1 Racing.
Where was the 1982 Virginia National Bank 500 held?
The 1982 Virginia National Bank 500 was held at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1982.