Miller Classic
Martinsville Speedway — January 1, 1989
Tommy Ellis
Winner
200
Laps
32
Entries
2
Leaders
Tommy Ellis won the 1989 Miller Classic at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1989, leading 40 of 200 laps. Tommy Houston finished second; Elton Sawyer rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, January 1, 1989
Track
Season
1989
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +4 | Tommy Ellis |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | Tommy Houston |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Elton Sawyer |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Max Prestwood |
| 5 | 25 | +20 | Ed Ferree |
| 6 | 20 | +14 | Jimmy Spencer |
| 7 | 23 | +16 | Kenny Wallace |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | Chuck Bown |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | Mark Martin |
| 10 | 27 | +17 | Jeff Burton |
| 11 | 24 | +13 | Steve Grissom |
| 12 | 30 | +18 | Dave Davis |
| 13 | 13 | — | Jack Ingram |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Ronald Cooper |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | Jamie Aube |
| 16 | 32 | +16 | Tom Peck |
| 17 | 4 | -13 | L.D. Ottinger |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Mike Porter |
| 19 | 15 | -4 | Dana Patten |
| 20 | 3 | -17 | Harry Gant |
| 21 | 2 | -19 | Rick Wilson |
| 22 | 31 | +9 | Joe Thurman |
| 23 | 1 | -22 | Rob Moroso |
| 24 | 17 | -7 | Billy Standridge |
| 25 | 21 | -4 | Martin Truex Sr. |
| 26 | 29 | +3 | Ed Berrier |
| 27 | 26 | -1 | Jeff Spraker |
| 28 | 16 | -12 | Bobby Hamilton |
| 29 | 19 | -10 | Kelly Moore |
| 30 | 22 | -8 | Jimmy Hensley |
| 31 | 14 | -17 | Rick Mast |
| 32 | 12 | -20 | Tom Harrington |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1989 Miller Classic?
Tommy Ellis won the 1989 Miller Classic at Martinsville Speedway.
Where was the 1989 Miller Classic held?
The 1989 Miller Classic was held at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 1989.