The 1987 NASCAR Winston West Series was the 34th season of the series. The title was won by Chad Little, his first in the series.
Schedule and results
The 1987 season included 8 individual races, although Riverside International Raceway hosted two races.[1] Both races at Riverside were in combination with the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.[2][3]
| Date | Name | Racetrack | Location | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | AC-Delco 200 | Sears Point International Raceway | Sonoma, California | Hershel McGriff[4] |
| June 21 | Budweiser 400 | Riverside International Raceway | Riverside, California | Tim Richmond[5] |
| July 5 | Budweiser 300 | Spokane Grand Prix Course | Spokane, Washington | Roy Smith[6] |
| July 12 | Winston Washington 500 | Evergreen Speedway | Monroe, Washington | Bill Elliott[7] |
| August 2 | Mike's Auto Parts/Winston 200 | Portland Speedway | Portland, Oregon | Chad Little[8] |
| August 9 | Armed Forces 200 | Tacoma Dome | Tacoma, Washington | Chad Little[8] |
| September 20 | American National Bank 200 | Mesa Marin Raceway | Bakersfield, California | Hershel McGriff |
| November 8 | Winston Western 500 | Riverside International Raceway | Riverside, California | Rusty Wallace[9] |
See also
References
- ^ "Season Stats". Racing-Reference. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "1987 Budweiser 400 - The Third Turn". The Third Turn. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "1987 Winston Western 500 - The Third Turn". The Third Turn. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ Chapman, Jeff (April 27, 1987). "McGriff wins at Sears Point". Oakland Tribune. p. 47. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ Jensen, Tom (August 13, 2020). "Gone Too Soon: Tim Richmond's Legacy | NASCAR Hall of Fame | Curators' Corner". NASCAR Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ Kerchner, Mike (June 29, 2023). "Chicago Is Not NASCAR's First Street Race". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "ELLIOTT CAPTURES RACE". The Washington Post. July 13, 1987. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Glick, Shav (September 17, 1987). "Motor Racing : Little Doubt About Little's Turning Point as a Driver". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ Glick, Shav (November 9, 1987). "Wallace Gets the Win, but Not the Cheers : Riverside Crowd Thrills to Bitter Duel Between Earnhardt and Bodine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 19, 2025.