| Venue | Martinsville Speedway |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Advance Auto Parts |
| First race | 1982 |
| Distance | 157.8 miles (254.0 km) |
| Laps | 300 |
| Previous names | Cardinal 250 (1982-1984)
Winn-Dixie 500 (1985-1986) Winston Classic (1987-1992) Advance Auto Parts 500 (1993) |
The Advance Auto 500 was a NASCAR Busch Series stock car race held at Martinsville Speedway, in Martinsville, Virginia. It was first held during the inaugural season for the Busch Series in 1982, and remained a part of the series through 1994. Following the 1994 season, both of Martinsville's race, the Miller 500 and the Advance Auto 500, were removed from the Busch Series schedule. The Advance Auto 500 served as the final race of the season for the series for ten years, from 1982 through 1991.
The race changed distances several times in its history. When first held in 1982, the race was 250 laps, covering 131.2 miles (211.1 km). In 1985, the race was decreased to 200 laps, 105.2 miles (169.3 km), where it remained until 1993, when the distance was increased to 300 laps, 157.8 miles (254.0 km).
The "500" moniker in the race title appears to have had no meaning, as the race was never 500 laps, miles, or kilometers in distance at any point in its history.
| Year | Date | Winner | Make | Laps | Winner's Prize (USD) |
Average Race Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | October 16 | Kenny Wallace | Ford | 300 | $21,735 | 69.797 |
| 1993 | October 17 | Chuck Bown | Pontiac | 300 | $17,080 | 71.197 |
| 1992 | October 18 | Bobby Labonte | Chevrolet | 200 | $15,035 | 67.907 |
| 1991 | October 27 | Harry Gant | Buick | 200 | $15,650 | 78.637 |
| 1990 | October 28 | Steve Grissom | Oldsmobile | 200 | $14,195 | 74.026 |
| 1989 | October 29 | L.D. Ottinger | Pontiac | 200 | $12,432 | 68.658 |
| 1988 | October 30 | Harry Gant | Buick | 200 | $10,500 | 65.083 |
| 1987 | November 1 | Jimmy Hensley | Buick | 200 | $11,650 | 72.413 |
| 1986 | November 2 | Brett Bodine | Oldsmobile | 200 | $11,300 | 71.335 |
| 1985 | October 27 | Tommy Ellis | Pontiac | 200 | $10,250 | 73.831 |
| 1984 | October 28 | Morgan Shepherd | Pontiac | 250 | $9,525 | 60.513 |
| 1983 | October 30 | Sam Ard | Oldsmobile | 250 | $9,150 | 60.669 |
| 1982 | October 31 | Butch Lindley | Pontiac | 250 | unknown | 61.420 |
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