Practice and Kendall Pole Day, scheduled for Friday August 13, were both delayed for several hours due to inclement weather conditions.

Two drivers who failed to qualify, Jack Baldwin and Paul Gentilozzi made their only attempts at a Winston Cup event during this race.

Two drivers, Boris Said and Ron Fellows, led their first Winston Cup laps during this race.

Said, David Murry, and Ted Christopher made their first Winston Cup starts.

1991 winner Ernie Irvan made his final NASCAR Winston Cup start in this race.

Irvan suffered career-ending head injuries while practicing his Busch Series car at Michigan International Speedway the following week.