The 1982 NASCAR Winston Cup season began on February 14 At the Daytona International Speedway and concluded on November 21 at Riverside International Raceway. Darrell Waltrip took his second straight championchip driving for Junior Johnson by 72 points over Bobby Allison

[edit] Daytona 500

The 1982 Season kicked off on February 14 with the Daytona 500. Bobby Allison would dominate the race leading 147 of 200 laps and cruise to victory. Buick would take seven of the first eight finishing spots. There was controversy in Allison's victory as his bumper fell off early in the race.

Top Ten

1. Bobby Allison
2. Cale Yarborough
3. Joe Ruttman
4. Terry Labonte
5. Bill Elliott
6. Ron Bouchard
7. Harry Gant
8. Buddy Baker
9. Jody Ridley
10. Roy Smith

Time of Race: 3 hours 14 minutes 49 seconds 5 Cautions for 34 Laps Margin Of Victory: 22 seconds

[edit] Richmond 400

Dave Marcis will go on to capture his final win of his career in a rain shortened (250 of 400 laps were complete) event.

Top Ten

1. Dave Marcis
2. Richard Petty
3. Benny Parsons
4. Dale Earnhardt
5. Terry Labonte
6. Joe Millikan
7. Neil Bonnett
8. Bobby Allison
9. Ron Bouchard
10. Morgan Shepherd

Time of Race: 1 hour 51 minutes 30 seconds 6 Cautions for 33 laps Margin of Victory: Under Caution

[edit] Valleydale 500

Darrell Waltrip would go on to win his first race of the season. He and Dale Earnhardt would combine to lead 477 of 500 laps

Top Ten

1. Darrell Waltrip
2. Dale Earnhardt
3. Morgan Shepherd
4. Terry Labonte
5. Bobby Allison
6. Harry Gant
7. Richard Petty
8. Ron Bouchard
9. Benny Parsons
10. Dave Marcis

Time of Race: 2 hours 49 minutes 52 seconds 3 Cautions for 25 laps Margin of Victory 13.2 Seconds