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1985 Coca-Cola 600: Waltrip Wins
May 26, 1985
Waltrip wins his third Coca-Cola 600, a record at the time. The charismatic driver dominates Charlotte's longest night.
The Finish
Darrell Waltrip (#11) beat Dale Earnhardt (#3) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
Bill Elliott (#9) leads the early laps
Dale Earnhardt (#3) takes over mid-race
Waltrip (#11) takes the lead late for his third 600 win
Squares Result
Winning digit: 1 (P1) and 3 (P2). If you had the square at (1, 3), you won the final.