- Miller 500 (Busch race)
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Miller 500 Venue Martinsville Speedway Sponsor Miller Brewing Company First race 1982 Distance 157.8 miles (254.0 km) Laps 300 Previous names Dogwood 500 (1982) Miller Time 250 (1983-1984)
Miller 200 (1985)
The Miller 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 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.
Race results
Year Date Winner Make Laps Winner's Prize
(USD)Average Race Speed
(mph)1994 March 20 Terry Labonte Chevrolet 300 $22,400 71.511 1993 May 8 Ward Burton Buick 300 $25,300 70.142 1992 March 22 Kenny Wallace Pontiac 200 $19,150 73.225 1991 March 10 Jimmy Hensley Oldsmobile 200 $16,125 68.559 1990 March 11 Tommy Houston Buick 200 $13,395 64.212 1989 March 12 Tommy Ellis Buick 200 $14,108 63.629 1988 March 13 Jimmy Hensley Buick 200 $12,400 70.237 1987 March 22 Brad Teague Chevrolet 200 $11,400 65.229 1986 March 23 Morgan Shepherd Pontiac 200 $9,675 69.592 1985 April 6 Brett Bodine Pontiac 200 $9,675 61.202 1984 March 25 Jack Ingram Pontiac 250 $9,000 77.751 1983 March 20 Sam Ard Oldsmobile 250 $9,200 62.682 1982 March 28 Sam Ard Oldsmobile 250 $9,150 67.244 References
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