The
1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 10 and ended on Sunday November 17.
Darrell Waltrip, driving for
Junior Johnson, was crowned champion (for the third time in his career) at the end of the season.
Bill Elliott, driving for
Harry Melling, had won 11 races in 1985 (as well as the
Winston Million), but lost the title by 101 points to three-time race winner Waltrip.