The 1996 GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 was the 21st stock car race of the 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the 27th iteration of the event.

[1][2] To fill out the podium, the aforementioned Mark Martin and Hendrick Motorsports driver Terry Labonte would finish second and third, respectively.

It is known as a "sister track" to Texas World Speedway as MIS's oval design was a direct basis of TWS, with moderate modifications to the banking in the corners, and was used as the basis of Auto Club Speedway.

Jeff Burton, driving for Roush Racing, would win the pole, setting a time of 38.836 and an average speed of 185.395 miles per hour (298.364 km/h).

[4] Two drivers would fail to qualify: Elton Sawyer and Ron Hornaday Jr.