The 1986 Winston 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race that took place on May 4, 1986, at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega, Alabama. Total earnings for each driver ranged from the winner's share of $77,905 ($192,587 with inflation) to the last-place finisher's share of $5,135 ($12,694 with inflation) out of a total purse of $499,905. ($1,235,800 with inflation).