1987 AC Delco 500

Network: TBS

Date and time: October 25, 1987, 12:30 PM

Format: Live

Length: 4 hours and 40 minutes (scheduled for 4 and a half hours)

The race was broadcast live and flag-to-flag on TBS. Significant focus was given to the tire shortages that plagued many teams, such as the cars of Morgan Shepherd and Bill Elliott.

Due to 8 caution flags, the race ran long, and signed off around 5:10 PM instead of the planned 5:00 PM. This slightly pre-empted an airing of Sanford and Son.

Personnel:

Host: Dave Despain

Announcers: Ken Squier, Lake Speed, Johnny Hayes

Pit reporters: Pat Patterson, Jerry Garrett

Goodwrench Motor Racing Updates: Bob Richards