Peak 500
Dover International Speedway — January 1, 1989
Dale Earnhardt
Winner
500
Laps
40
Entries
7
Leaders
Dale Earnhardt won the 1989 Peak 500 at Dover International Speedway on January 1, 1989, leading 375 of 500 laps. Mark Martin finished second; Ken Schrader rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Track
Dover International Speedway
Season
1989
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | +14 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | Mark Martin |
| 3 | 3 | — | Ken Schrader |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | Bill Elliott |
| 5 | 14 | +9 | Ricky Rudd |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | Michael Waltrip |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | Rusty Wallace |
| 8 | 19 | +11 | Derrike Cope |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | Brett Bodine |
| 10 | 27 | +17 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 11 | 20 | +9 | Kyle Petty |
| 12 | 33 | +21 | Jim Sauter |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | Phil Parsons |
| 14 | 25 | +11 | Terry Labonte |
| 15 | 30 | +15 | Bobby Hillin Jr. |
| 16 | 18 | +2 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Sterling Marlin |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 19 | 11 | -8 | Rick Wilson |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | Hut Stricklin |
| 21 | 34 | +13 | Jimmy Means |
| 22 | 31 | +9 | Dave Marcis |
| 23 | 28 | +5 | Dale Jarrett |
| 24 | 1 | -23 | Davey Allison |
| 25 | 6 | -19 | Dick Trickle |
| 26 | 26 | — | Neil Bonnett |
| 27 | 5 | -22 | Geoffrey Bodine |
| 28 | 21 | -7 | Rob Moroso |
| 29 | 35 | +6 | Andy Belmont |
| 30 | 32 | +2 | Richard Petty |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Norm Benning |
| 32 | 2 | -30 | Alan Kulwicki |
| 33 | 24 | -9 | Ernie Irvan |
| 34 | 39 | +5 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 35 | 37 | +2 | Jack Ely |
| 36 | 23 | -13 | Lake Speed |
| 37 | 40 | +3 | Tommie Crozier |
| 38 | 13 | -25 | Harry Gant |
| 39 | 38 | -1 | James Hylton |
| 40 | 8 | -32 | Larry Pearson |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1989 Peak 500?
Dale Earnhardt won the 1989 Peak 500 at Dover International Speedway driving for Richard Childress Racing.
Where was the 1989 Peak 500 held?
The 1989 Peak 500 was held at Dover International Speedway on January 1, 1989.