The 1998 NAPA Autocare 500 was the 27th stock car race of the 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season and the 50th iteration of the event.

[3] Jeff Burton, driving for Roush Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 20.239 and an average speed of 93.562 miles per hour (150.573 km/h).

[3] Mark Martin, driving for Roush Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 20.561 and an average speed of 92.097 miles per hour (148.216 km/h).

[6] Ernie Irvan, driving for MB2 Motorsports, would win the pole, setting a time of 20.229 and an average speed of 93.608 miles per hour (150.647 km/h).

[7] Four drivers would fail to qualify: David Green, Gary Bradberry, Ken Bouchard, and Randy MacDonald.