Checker 500
Phoenix Raceway — January 1, 1988
Alan Kulwicki
Winner
312
Laps
43
Entries
8
Leaders
Alan Kulwicki won the 1988 Checker 500 at Phoenix Raceway on January 1, 1988, leading 41 of 312 laps. Terry Labonte finished second; Davey Allison rounded out the podium. The race featured 8 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1988
Track
Season
1988
Winner
Leaders
8 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | +20 | Alan Kulwicki |
| 2 | 17 | +15 | Terry Labonte |
| 3 | 20 | +17 | Davey Allison |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Bill Elliott |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Rusty Wallace |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 7 | 33 | +26 | Bobby Hillin Jr. |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Benny Parsons |
| 9 | 18 | +9 | Phil Parsons |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Sterling Marlin |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 12 | 3 | -9 | Harry Gant |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 14 | 24 | +10 | Ken Schrader |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Lake Speed |
| 16 | 23 | +7 | Derrike Cope |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Kyle Petty |
| 18 | 38 | +20 | Dave Marcis |
| 19 | 37 | +18 | Chad Little |
| 20 | 40 | +20 | Trevor Boys |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | Neil Bonnett |
| 22 | 27 | +5 | Ernie Irvan |
| 23 | 41 | +18 | Ken Bouchard |
| 24 | 28 | +4 | Jimmy Means |
| 25 | 42 | +17 | Brad Noffsinger |
| 26 | 4 | -22 | Ricky Rudd |
| 27 | 14 | -13 | Mike Alexander |
| 28 | 11 | -17 | Michael Waltrip |
| 29 | 10 | -19 | Rick Wilson |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Roy Smith |
| 31 | 32 | +1 | Dale Jarrett |
| 32 | 5 | -27 | Jim Sauter |
| 33 | 39 | +6 | Gary Collins |
| 34 | 19 | -15 | Hershel McGriff |
| 35 | 30 | -5 | Richard Petty |
| 36 | 7 | -29 | Mark Martin |
| 37 | 43 | +6 | Bill Schmitt |
| 38 | 35 | -3 | Greg Sacks |
| 39 | 34 | -5 | Johnny Rutherford |
| 40 | 31 | -9 | Eddie Bierschwale |
| 41 | 26 | -15 | Joe Ruttman |
| 42 | 36 | -6 | Jim Bown |
| 43 | 22 | -21 | Brett Bodine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1988 Checker 500?
Alan Kulwicki won the 1988 Checker 500 at Phoenix Raceway driving for Alan Kulwicki Racing.
Where was the 1988 Checker 500 held?
The 1988 Checker 500 was held at Phoenix Raceway on January 1, 1988.