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.
| Manufacturer | Team | No. | Race Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick | Venturini Motorsports | 35 | Bill Venturini | 1 |
| Chevrolet | James Hauser | 22 | Steve Hauser | 1 |
| Dodge | Chubby Arrington | 29 | Joe Thurman | 2 |
| Satch Worley | 2 | |||
| Ford | Thackston Racing | 24 | Dale Jarrett | 20 |
| Glenn Jarrett | 4 | |||
| Pontiac | Butch Mock Motorsports | 75 | Gary Balough | 1 |
| Joe Ruttman | 3 | |||
| Charlie Henderson | 15 | Brad Teague | 1 | |
| Gant Racing | 33 | George Dalton | 10 | |
| 77 | Harry Gant | 5 | ||
| Ingram Racing | 11 | Jack Ingram | All | |
| Johnny Hayes Racing | 28 | Phil Parsons | All | |
| HPV Motorsports | 2 | Jeff Hensley | 10 | |
| 63 | Jimmy Hensley | 11 | ||
| Kerry Bodenhamer | 36 | Kyle Petty | 2 | |
| Lawson Racing | 16 | Jimmy Lawson | 18 | |
| Marilyn Smith | 12 | Tommy Ellis | 27 | |
| Mike Porter | 3 | Mike Porter | 13 | |
| Rick Hanley | 04 | Rick Hanley | 1 | |
| Rogers Racing | 22 | David Rogers | 2 | |
| TGR Enterprises | 8 | Mike Riley | 3 | |
| 32 | 1 | |||
| White Racing | 1 | Pete Silva | 15 | |
| Zervakis Racing | 01 | Butch Lindley | 14 | |
| Chevrolet Pontiac | Mike Day | 6 | Tommy Houston | 7 |
| 7 | 1 | |||
| 27 | 21 | |||
| Plessinger Racing | 01 | Geoff Bodine | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | |||
| 99 | 7 | |||
| 88 | Bobby Allison | 1 | ||
| Ford Pontiac | Isenhower Racing | 32 | Dale Jarrett | 7 |
| Weast Racing | 42 | Allan Powell | 9 | |
| 82 | Ralph Morris | 1 | ||
| Oldsmobile Chevrolet | Thomas Brothers Racing | 00 | Sam Ard | All |
| Oldsmobile Pontiac | Robert Gee | 15 | Dale Earnhardt | 8 |
| 45 | 1 | |||
| Whitaker Racing | 7 | Morgan Shepherd | 9 | |
| 15 | Mark Martin | 1 | ||
| Dale Earnhardt | 1 | |||
| 98 | Morgan Shepherd | 3 | ||
| Pontiac Plymouth | A. G. Dillard Motorsports | 22 | Rick Mast | 12 |
Schedule as follows: [1]
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.
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The Eastern 150 was run on February 20 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Geoff Bodine won the pole.
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The Southeastern 150 was run on March 13 at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. David Pearson won the pole.
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The Dogwood 500 was run on March 28 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia. Geoff Bodine won the pole.
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The TranSouth 200 was run on April 3 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Harry Gant won the pole.
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The Mountain Dew 300 was run on April 10 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Busch 200 was run on April 18 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia. Jack Ingram won the pole.
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The Budweiser 200 was run on April 23 at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Spring 220 was run on May 2 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Hampton Chevy 200 was run on May 8 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia. Bob Shreeves won the pole.
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The Sportsman 200 was run on May 15 at Dover Downs International Speedway in Dover, DE. Harry Gant won the pole.
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The Sunkist 200 was run on May 23 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Morgan Shepherd won the pole.
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The Mello Yello 300 was run on May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Harry Gant won the pole.
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The Inaugural 200 was run on June 11 at New Asheville Speedway in Asheville, North Carolina. Gary Neice won the pole.
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The Winston 200 was run on June 19 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
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The Roses Stores 200 was run on June 26 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA. Butch Lindley won the pole.
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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.
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The Goody's 200 was run on July 7 at Caraway Speedway in Asheville, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Lowes 200 was run on July 24 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA. Butch Lindley won the pole.
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The Goody's 200 was run on August 1 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
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The Gene Lovelace 200 was run on August 7 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
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The Kroger 200 was run on August 13 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont, IN. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Pet Dairy 150 was run on August 27 at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. Morgan Shepherd won the pole.
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The Bobby Isaac Memorial 200 was run on September 4 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Harvest 150 was run on September 11 at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway in Richmond, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
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The Autumn 150 was run on September 25 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA. Sam Ard won the pole.
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The Miller Time 300 was run on October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Phil Parsons won the pole.
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The Southern Auto Racing News 200 was run on October 17 at Hickory Speedway in Hickory, NC. Phil Parsons won the pole.
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The Cardinal 250 was run on October 31 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA. Tommy Ellis won the pole.
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The above information is from Racing Reference.