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NASCAR in the 1988 season. Full information

40th season of the NASCAR proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 14th February to 20th November in 1988, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of NASCAR!

Beginners of the season: Mickey Gibbs , Brad Noffsinger , Dana Patten , Jay Sommers , Larry Moyer , Dave Mader III , Lee Faulk , Rob Moroso , Ben Hess , Gary Collins

List of races and tracks in the 1988 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1988 Daytona 500	Bobby Allison Buick Regal, #12	Daytona	14th February 1988
1988 Richmond NASCAR Race 1	Neil Bonnett Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #75	Richmond	21st February 1988
1988 North Carolina NASCAR Race 1	Neil Bonnett Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #75	North Carolina	6th March 1988
1988 Atlanta NASCAR Race 1	Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #3	Atlanta	20th March 1988
1988 Darlington NASCAR Race 1	Lake Speed Oldsmobile Cutlass, #83	Darlington	27th March 1988
1988 Bristol NASCAR Race 1	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Bristol	10th April 1988
1988 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 1	Terry Labonte Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #11	North Wilkesboro	17th April 1988
1988 Martinsville NASCAR Race 1	Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #3	Martinsville	24th April 1988
1988 Talladega NASCAR Race 1	Phil Parsons Oldsmobile Cutlass, #55	Talladega	1st May 1988
1988 World 600	Darrell Waltrip Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #17	Charlotte	29th May 1988
1988 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 1	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Dover Downs	5th June 1988
1988 Riverside NASCAR	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	Riverside	12th June 1988
1988 Pocono NASCAR Race 1	Geoff Bodine , Geoffrey Bodine Chevrolet ?? 1988, #5	Pocono	19th June 1988
1988 Michigan NASCAR Race 1	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	Michigan	26th June 1988
1988 Daytona NASCAR	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Daytona	2nd July 1988
1988 Pocono NASCAR Race 2	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Pocono	24th July 1988
1988 Talladega NASCAR Race 2	Ken Schrader Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #25	Talladega	31st July 1988
1988 Watkins Glen NASCAR	Ricky Rudd Buick Le Sabre, #26	Watkins Glen	14th August 1988
1988 Michigan NASCAR Race 2	Davey Allison Ford Thunderbird, #28	Michigan	21st August 1988
1988 Bristol NASCAR Race 2	Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #3	Bristol	27th August 1988
1988 Darlington NASCAR Race 2	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Darlington	4th September 1988
1988 Richmond NASCAR Race 2	Davey Allison Ford Thunderbird, #28	Richmond	11th September 1988
1988 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 2	Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird, #9	Dover Downs	18th September 1988
1988 Martinsville NASCAR Race 2	Darrell Waltrip Chevrolet Monte Carlo, #17	Martinsville	25th September 1988
1988 Charlotte NASCAR	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	Charlotte	9th October 1988
1988 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 2	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	North Wilkesboro	16th October 1988
1988 North Carolina NASCAR Race 2	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	North Carolina	23rd October 1988
1988 Phoenix NASCAR	Alan Kulwicki Ford Thunderbird, #7	Phoenix	6th November 1988
1988 Atlanta NASCAR Race 2	Rusty Wallace Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2, #27	Atlanta	20th November 1988

Drivers championship 1988

Bill Elliott

United States

Champion

Points: 4488 Wins: 6 Poles: 11

Rusty Wallace

United States

2nd place

Points: 4464 Wins: 6 Poles: 7

Dale Earnhardt

United States

3rd place

Points: 4256 Wins: 3 Poles: 3

List of all drivers for the 1988 season

Name	Points
Bill Elliott	4488
Rusty Wallace	4464
Dale Earnhardt	4256
Terry Labonte	4007
Ken Schrader	3858
Geoffrey Bodine	3799
Darrell Waltrip	3764
Davey Allison	3631
Phil Parsons	3630
Sterling Marlin	3621
Ricky Rudd	3547
Bobby Hillin, Jr.	3446
Kyle Petty	3296
Alan Kulwicki	3176
Mark Martin	3142
Neil Bonnett	3040
Lake Speed	2984
Michael Waltrip	2949
Dave Marcis	2854
Brett Bodine	2828
Rick Wilson	2762
Richard Petty	2644
Dale Jarrett	2622
Benny Parsons	2559
Ken Bouchard	2378
Ernie Irvan	2319
Harry Gant	2266
Morgan Shepherd	2193
Buddy Baker	2056
Jimmy Means	2045
Derrike Cope	1985
Mike Alexander	1931
Bobby Allison	1654
Eddie Bierschwale	1481
Rodney Combs	1468
Brad Noffsinger	1316
Greg Sacks	1237
Cale Yarborough	940
Joe Ruttman	803
Brad Teague	802
Jimmy Horton	647
A.J. Foyt	523
H.B. Bailey	478
Jim Sauter	463
Chad Little	405
Buddy Arrington	352
Ken Ragan	314
Dana Patten	313
Rick Jeffrey	307
Mickey Gibbs	283
Steve Moore	231
Phil Barkdoll	210
Hershel McGriff	204
Rob Moroso	191
Bobby Gerhart	182
Bill Schmitt	179
Jocko Maggiacomo	174
Roy Smith	160
Patty Moise	158
Ed Pimm	152
J.D. McDuffie	148
Larry Pearson	140
Rick Hendrick	118
Tommy Kendall	114
Trevor Boys	0
Lee Faulk	103
Ben Hess	103
Connie Saylor	100
Ron Esau	100
Bob Schacht	98
Tom Rotsell	97
Dave Mader III	91
John Krebs	88
Ralph Jones	85
David Sosebee	79
Jim Bown	77
Philip Duffie	76
Dave Pletcher	76
Larry Moyer	67
Gary Collins	64
Donnie Allison	58
Randy Baker	55
Rick McCray	52
Mike Potter	52
Jay Sommers	52
Mark Stahl	52
Charlie Baker	49
Joe Booher	49
Ruben Garcia	46
Johnny Rutherford	46
Tommy Ellis	37