The inaugural NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series began on Saturday, February 13 and ended on Saturday, October 31. Jack Ingram, driving as an owner-driver, won the championship at season's end.
Teams and drivers
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| Team | Manufacturer | No. | Race Driver | Crew Chief | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. G. Dillard Motorsports | Pontiac Plymouth |
22 | Rick Mast | 12 | |
| Butch Mock Motorsports | Pontiac | 75 | Gary Balough | 1 | |
| Joe Ruttman | 3 | ||||
| Charlie Henderson | Pontiac | 15 | Brad Teague | 1 | |
| Chubby Arrington | Dodge | 29 | Joe Thurman | 2 | |
| Satch Worley | 2 | ||||
| Gant Racing | Pontiac | 33 | George Dalton | 10 | |
| 77 | Harry Gant | 5 | |||
| Ingram Racing | Pontiac | 11 | Jack Ingram | Full | |
| Isenhower Racing | Pontiac Ford |
32 | Dale Jarrett | 7 | |
| James Hauser | Chevrolet | 22 | Steve Hauser | 1 | |
| Johnny Hayes Racing | Pontiac | 28 | Phil Parsons | Full | |
| HPV Motorsports | Pontiac | 2 | Jeff Hensley | 10 | |
| 63 | Jimmy Hensley | 11 | |||
| Kerry Bodenhamer | Pontiac | 36 | Kyle Petty | 2 | |
| Lawson Racing | Pontiac | 16 | Jimmy Lawson | 18 | |
| Marilyn Smith | Pontiac | 12 | Tommy Ellis | 27 | |
| Mike Day | Chevrolet Pontiac |
6 | Tommy Houston | 7 | |
| 7 | 1 | ||||
| 27 | 21 | ||||
| Mike Porter | Pontiac | 3 | Mike Porter | 13 | |
| Plessinger Racing | Chevrolet | 01 | Geoff Bodine | 1 | |
| Pontiac | 1 | 1 | |||
| 99 | 7 | ||||
| 88 | Bobby Allison | 1 | |||
| Rick Hanley | Pontiac | 04 | Rick Hanley | 1 | |
| Robert Gee | Pontiac Oldsmobile |
15 | Dale Earnhardt | 8 | |
| 45 | 1 | ||||
| Rogers Racing | Pontiac | 22 | David Rogers | 2 | |
| TGR Enterprises | Pontiac | 8 | Mike Riley | 3 | |
| 32 | 1 | ||||
| Thackston Racing | Ford | 24 | Dale Jarrett | 20 | |
| Glenn Jarrett | 4 | ||||
| Thomas Brothers Racing | Oldsmobile Chevrolet |
00 | Sam Ard | Jesse Coke | Full |
| Venturini Motorsports | Buick | 35 | Bill Venturini | 1 | |
| Whitaker Racing | Oldsmobile Pontiac |
7 | Morgan Shepherd | 9 | |
| Oldsmobile | 15 | Mark Martin | 1 | ||
| Pontiac | Dale Earnhardt | 1 | |||
| Oldsmobile | 98 | Morgan Shepherd | 3 | ||
| Weast Racing | Ford | 42 | Allan Powell | 9 | |
| Pontiac | 82 | Ralph Morris | 1 | ||
| White Racing | Pontiac | 1 | Pete Silva | 15 | |
| Zervakis Racing | Pontiac | 01 | Butch Lindley | 14 | |
Schedule
Schedule as follows:[1]
Races
Goody's 300
The Goody's 300, which had been a Sportsman race, was moved to the national tour, and was run on February 13 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mike Porter won the pole.
Top ten results
- 15- Dale Earnhardt
- 98- Jody Ridley
- 00- Sam Ard
- 75- Gary Balough
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- 77- Harry Gant
- 3- Mike Porter
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 24- Dale Jarrett
Eastern 150
The Eastern 150 was run on February 20 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Geoff Bodine won the pole.
Top ten results
- 6- Tommy Houston
- Bubba Nissen
- 22- Rick Mast
- Bosco Lowe
- 3- Mike Porter
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Dickie Boswell
- Ray Hendrick
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Orvil Reedy
Southeastern 150
The Southeastern 150 was run on March 13 at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. David Pearson won the pole.
Top ten results
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 21- David Pearson
- 36- Tommy Ellis
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 15- Brad Teague
- 23- Larry Utsman
- 12- Ronnie Silver
- 2- Tommy Hilbert
- 35- Buck Doran
- 27- Willie Blevins
Dogwood 500
The Dogwood 500 was run on March 28 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia. Geoff Bodine won the pole.
Top ten results
- 00- Sam Ard
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- 29- Joe Thurman
- Jeff Hensley
- Jimmy Hensley
- Dickie Boswell
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 1- Pete Silva
TranSouth 200
The TranSouth 200 was run on April 3 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Harry Gant won the pole.
Top ten results
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- 98- Jody Ridley
- 21- David Pearson
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 3- Mike Porter
- 00- Sam Ard
- Glenn Jarrett
- 50- John Anderson
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Allan Powell
Mountain Dew 300
The Mountain Dew 300 was run on April 10 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- Gary Neice
- 14- Ronnie Silver
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Ben Hess
- Allan Powell
Busch 200
The Busch 200 was run on April 18 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia. Jack Ingram won the pole.
Top ten results
- 00- Sam Ard
- 11- Jack Ingram
- Jimmy Hensley
- Ray Hendrick
- Bob Shreeves
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Bubba Nissen
- Wayne Patterson
- Dickie Boswell
- Gary Neice
Budweiser 200
The Budweiser 200 was run on April 23 at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 15- Dale Earnhardt
- Jimmy Hensley
- 00- Sam Ard
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Bob Shreeves
- Jeff Hensley
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Darrell Wheeler
- Don Browning
- Butch Isom
Spring 220
The Spring 220 was run on May 2 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 00- Sam Ard
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 11- Jack Ingram
- Ray Hendrick
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Jimmy Lawson
- Wayne Patterson
- Bubba Nissen
- Frank Butler
Hampton Chevy 200
The Hampton Chevy 200 was run on May 8 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia. Bob Shreeves won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Ray Hendrick
- 1- Pete Silva
- Bob Shreeves
- Jimmy Lawson
- Diane Teel
- Jeff Hensley
- Lester Gupton
Sportsman 200
The Sportsman 200 was run on May 15 at Dover Downs International Speedway in Dover, DE. Harry Gant won the pole.
Top ten results
- 75- Joe Ruttman
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 21- David Pearson
- 6- Tommy Houston
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- 25- Bobby Allison
- 33- George Dalton
Sunkist 200
The Sunkist 200 was run on May 23 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Morgan Shepherd won the pole.
Top ten results
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- 00- Sam Ard
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 39- John Settlemyre
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 14- Ronnie Silver
- Bob Shreeves
- Gary Neice
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- 12- Tommy Ellis
Mello Yello 300
The Mello Yello 300 was run on May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Harry Gant won the pole.
Top ten results
- 77- Harry Gant
- 15- Dale Earnhardt
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 25- Bobby Allison
- 47- Darrell Waltrip
- 3- Mike Porter
- 99- Geoff Bodine
- 22- David Rogers
- 24- Glenn Jarrett
Inaugural 200
The Inaugural 200 was run on June 11 at New Asheville Speedway in Asheville, North Carolina. Gary Neice won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 00- Sam Ard
- 14- Ronnie Silver
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- Bosco Lowe
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Ronnie Davidson
- Richie Rice
- 24- Dale Jarrett
Winston 200
The Winston 200 was run on June 19 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
Top ten results
- 39- John Settlemyre
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 00- Sam Ard
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 14- Ronnie Silver
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 1- Pete Silva
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Ronnie Davidson
Roses Stores 200
The Roses Stores 200 was run on June 26 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA. Butch Lindley won the pole.
Top ten results
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 00- Sam Ard
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 22- Rick Mast
- Bob Shreeves
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Dickie Boswell
- Carol Harris
- Bob Glass
Coca-Cola 200
The Coca-Cola 200 was run on June 27 at North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, NC. This race was originally scheduled for March, but was snowed out. David Pearson won the pole.
Top ten results
- 21- David Pearson
- 15- Dale Earnhardt
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 1- Pete Silva
- Satch Worley
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Harry Lee Hill
- Steve Jarvis
Goody's 200
The Goody's 200 was run on July 7 at Caraway Speedway in Asheville, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- Jimmy Hensley
- 1- Pete Silva
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- 27- Tommy Ellis
- John Utsman
- Jeff Hensley
- Jimmy Lawson
Lowes 200
The Lowes 200 was run on July 24 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA. Butch Lindley won the pole.
Top ten results
- 00- Sam Ard
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Bubba Nissen
- Jimmy Hensley
- Carol Harris
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Charlie Luck
Goody's 200
The Goody's 200 was run on August 1 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
Top ten results
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 1- Pete Silva
- 00- Sam Ard
- Allan Powell
- Gary Neice
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Ronnie Davidson
- Bennie Davis
Gene Lovelace 200
The Gene Lovelace 200 was run on August 7 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
Top ten results
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 1- Pete Silva
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Carol Harris
- Charlie Luck
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- Jimmy Lawson
Kroger 200
The Kroger 200 was run on August 13 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont, IN. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Jimmy Hensley
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 01- Butch Lindley
- Rick Mast
- Randy Tissot
- 25- Bobby Allison
- Jeff Berry
Pet Dairy 150
The Pet Dairy 150 was run on August 27 at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. Morgan Shepherd won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 27- Bosco Lowe
- 47- Randy Tissot
- 24- Glenn Jarrett
- 21- Larry Pearson
- 00- Sam Ard
- 6- Tommy Houston
Bobby Isaac Memorial 200
The Bobby Isaac Memorial 200 was run on September 4 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 00- Sam Ard
- 27- Tommy Houston
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- Gary Neice
- 39- John Settlemyre
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 14- Ronnie Silver
Harvest 150
The Harvest 150 was run on September 11 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
Top ten results
- 01- Butch Lindley
- 7- Morgan Shepherd
- 00- Sam Ard
- 27- Tommy Houston
- Bob Shreeves
- 11- Jack Ingram
- Charlie Luck
- 22- Rick Mast
- Bubba Nissen
- Jimmy Lawson
Autumn 150
The Autumn 150 was run on September 25 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA. Sam Ard won the pole.
Top ten results
- 00- Sam Ard
- 1- Butch Lindley
- 6- Tommy Houston
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 5- Joe Thurman
- 99- Wayne Patterson
- 4- Carol Harris
- 39- John Settlemyre
Miller Time 300
The Miller Time 300 was run on October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Phil Parsons won the pole.
Top ten results
- 17- Darrell Waltrip
- 00- Sam Ard
- 88- Bobby Allison
- 24- Glenn Jarrett
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 5- John Anderson
- 28- Phil Parsons
- 21- Larry Pearson
- 4- Rodney Combs
- 24- Bosco Lowe
Southern Auto Racing News 200
The Southern Auto Racing News 200 was run on October 17 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, NC. Phil Parsons won the pole.
Top ten results
- 11- Jack Ingram
- 12- Tommy Ellis
- 24- Dale Jarrett
- 1- Pete Silva
- Bob Shreeves
- Billy Hess
- Wayne Patterson
- Allan Powell
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Jimmy Hensley
Cardinal 250
The Cardinal 250 was run on October 31 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
Top ten results
- 01- Butch Lindley
- Charlie Luck
- Bob Shreeves
- 3- Mike Porter
- Bob Pressley
- 00- Sam Ard
- 28- Phil Parsons
- Jeff Hensley
- 14- Ronnie Silver
- Paul Radford
The above information is from Racing Reference.
Final Points Standings
- Jack Ingram - 4495
- Sam Ard - 4448
- Tommy Ellis - 3873
- Tommy Houston - 3827
- Phil Parsons - 3783
- Dale Jarrett - 3415
- Pete Silva - 2349
- Jimmy Lawson - 2105
- Butch Lindley - 2063
- Bob Shreeves - 1928
See also
References
External links
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