Busch 200
South Boston Speedway — January 1, 1988
Larry Pearson
Winner
200
Laps
25
Entries
3
Leaders
Larry Pearson won the 1988 Busch 200 at South Boston Speedway on January 1, 1988, leading 142 of 200 laps. Mike Alexander finished second; Tommy Ellis rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1988
Track
Season
1988
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Larry Pearson |
| 2 | 2 | — | Mike Alexander |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Tommy Ellis |
| 4 | 13 | +9 | Ronnie Silver |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Tommy Houston |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | L.D. Ottinger |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | Rob Moroso |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | Tommy Sigmon |
| 9 | 25 | +16 | Joe Thurman |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | Rick Mast |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Kenny Burks |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 13 | 23 | +10 | Billy Standridge |
| 14 | 14 | — | Jimmy Hensley |
| 15 | 10 | -5 | Elton Sawyer |
| 16 | 24 | +8 | Ed Ferree |
| 17 | 9 | -8 | Jeff Burton |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Mike Swaim |
| 19 | 15 | -4 | Steve Grissom |
| 20 | 16 | -4 | Ronald Cooper |
| 21 | 21 | — | Ed Berrier |
| 22 | 17 | -5 | Larry Pollard |
| 23 | 6 | -17 | Jack Ingram |
| 24 | 20 | -4 | Bobby Dotter |
| 25 | 18 | -7 | Dale Earnhardt |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1988 Busch 200?
Larry Pearson won the 1988 Busch 200 at South Boston Speedway driving for Pearson Racing.
Where was the 1988 Busch 200 held?
The 1988 Busch 200 was held at South Boston Speedway on January 1, 1988.