Goody's 500
Martinsville Speedway — January 1, 1983
Ricky Rudd
Winner
500
Laps
29
Entries
5
Leaders
Ricky Rudd won the 1983 Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1983, leading 380 of 500 laps. Bobby Allison finished second; Darrell Waltrip rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, January 1, 1983
Track
Season
1983
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Ricky Rudd |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Bobby Allison |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | Neil Bonnett |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Joe Ruttman |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Harry Gant |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | Richard Petty |
| 10 | 24 | +14 | Buddy Arrington |
| 11 | 18 | +7 | Trevor Boys |
| 12 | 21 | +9 | Kyle Petty |
| 13 | 28 | +15 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Bill Elliott |
| 15 | 22 | +7 | Jimmy Means |
| 16 | 17 | +1 | Dick Brooks |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | Laurent Rioux |
| 18 | 29 | +11 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 19 | 23 | +4 | Tommy Gale |
| 20 | 27 | +7 | Mike Potter |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Ronnie Thomas |
| 22 | 9 | -13 | Buddy Baker |
| 23 | 26 | +3 | Mark Stahl |
| 24 | 8 | -16 | Terry Labonte |
| 25 | 12 | -13 | Butch Lindley |
| 26 | 4 | -22 | Tim Richmond |
| 27 | 13 | -14 | Sterling Marlin |
| 28 | 19 | -9 | Dave Marcis |
| 29 | 20 | -9 | Morgan Shepherd |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1983 Goody's 500?
Ricky Rudd won the 1983 Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Richard Childress Racing.
Where was the 1983 Goody's 500 held?
The 1983 Goody's 500 was held at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1983.