Autoworks 500
Phoenix Raceway — January 1, 1989
Bill Elliott
Winner
312
Laps
43
Entries
9
Leaders
Bill Elliott won the 1989 Autoworks 500 at Phoenix Raceway on January 1, 1989, leading 50 of 312 laps. Terry Labonte finished second; Mark Martin rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Track
Season
1989
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | +12 | Bill Elliott |
| 2 | 2 | — | Terry Labonte |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Mark Martin |
| 4 | 16 | +12 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 5 | 31 | +26 | Dale Jarrett |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | Dick Trickle |
| 8 | 18 | +10 | Harry Gant |
| 9 | 23 | +14 | Michael Waltrip |
| 10 | 34 | +24 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | Alan Kulwicki |
| 12 | 17 | +5 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 13 | 1 | -12 | Ken Schrader |
| 14 | 4 | -10 | Derrike Cope |
| 15 | 33 | +18 | Dave Marcis |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | Rusty Wallace |
| 17 | 35 | +18 | Jim Sauter |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Bobby Hillin Jr. |
| 19 | 25 | +6 | Brett Bodine |
| 20 | 39 | +19 | Joe Ruttman |
| 21 | 29 | +8 | Kyle Petty |
| 22 | 22 | — | Lake Speed |
| 23 | 32 | +9 | Hut Stricklin |
| 24 | 12 | -12 | Larry Pearson |
| 25 | 41 | +16 | Jimmy Means |
| 26 | 43 | +17 | Bill Schmitt |
| 27 | 40 | +13 | Rodney Combs |
| 28 | 8 | -20 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 29 | 11 | -18 | Ricky Rudd |
| 30 | 19 | -11 | Sterling Marlin |
| 31 | 42 | +11 | Stan Barrett |
| 32 | 5 | -27 | Bobby Hamilton |
| 33 | 21 | -12 | Ernie Irvan |
| 34 | 24 | -10 | Neil Bonnett |
| 35 | 27 | -8 | Ron Esau |
| 36 | 38 | +2 | Bill Sedgwick |
| 37 | 36 | -1 | Phil Parsons |
| 38 | 30 | -8 | Greg Sacks |
| 39 | 14 | -25 | Davey Allison |
| 40 | 15 | -25 | Rick Wilson |
| 41 | 37 | -4 | Roy Smith |
| 42 | 26 | -16 | Richard Petty |
| 43 | 20 | -23 | Butch Miller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1989 Autoworks 500?
Bill Elliott won the 1989 Autoworks 500 at Phoenix Raceway driving for Melling Racing.
Where was the 1989 Autoworks 500 held?
The 1989 Autoworks 500 was held at Phoenix Raceway on January 1, 1989.