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The 1996 Winston Select 500: A Historic Race
History of the Winston Select 500
The Winston Select 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race that has been held at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama since 1987. It is one of the most prestigious races on the NASCAR schedule and is known for its high speeds and close finishes.
The 1996 Winston Select 500
The 1996 Winston Select 500 was the ninth race of the 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. It was held on April 28, 1996, and was won by Dale Earnhardt. The race was notable for its record-setting speed, with Earnhardt averaging 188.403 mph over the course of the race.
Race Results
The following table shows the top ten finishers in the 1996 Winston Select 500:
| Position | Driver | Car | Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Earnhardt | Chevrolet | 188.403 |
| 2 | Terry Labonte | Chevrolet | 188.398 |
| 3 | Mark Martin | Ford | 188.393 |
| 4 | Jeff Gordon | Chevrolet | 188.388 |
| 5 | Ricky Rudd | Ford | 188.383 |
| 6 | Ernie Irvan | Ford | 188.378 |
| 7 | Bobby Hamilton | Pontiac | 188.373 |
| 8 | Dale Jarrett | Ford | 188.368 |
| 9 | Ken Schrader | Chevrolet | 188.363 |
| 10 | Sterling Marlin | Chevrolet | 188.358 |
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