First Union 400
North Wilkesboro Speedway — January 1, 1989
Dale Earnhardt
Winner
400
Laps
32
Entries
5
Leaders
Dale Earnhardt won the 1989 First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1989, leading 296 of 400 laps. Alan Kulwicki finished second; Mark Martin rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Season
1989
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 2 | 13 | +11 | Alan Kulwicki |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Mark Martin |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Dick Trickle |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Terry Labonte |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Ricky Rudd |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Rusty Wallace |
| 10 | 29 | +19 | Ernie Irvan |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Davey Allison |
| 12 | 28 | +16 | Phil Parsons |
| 13 | 11 | -2 | Neil Bonnett |
| 14 | 31 | +17 | Ken Schrader |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Ben Hess |
| 16 | 24 | +8 | Hut Stricklin |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 18 | 32 | +14 | Eddie Bierschwale |
| 19 | 18 | -1 | Dale Jarrett |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Dave Marcis |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | Greg Sacks |
| 22 | 5 | -17 | Bill Elliott |
| 23 | 30 | +7 | Harry Gant |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | Larry Pearson |
| 25 | 12 | -13 | Rick Mast |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Sterling Marlin |
| 27 | 21 | -6 | Lake Speed |
| 28 | 20 | -8 | Brett Bodine |
| 29 | 9 | -20 | Michael Waltrip |
| 30 | 27 | -3 | Rick Wilson |
| 31 | 22 | -9 | Jim Sauter |
| 32 | 16 | -16 | Jimmy Means |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1989 First Union 400?
Dale Earnhardt won the 1989 First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Richard Childress Racing.
Where was the 1989 First Union 400 held?
The 1989 First Union 400 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on January 1, 1989.