The 1998 Primestar 500 was a Winston Cup Series event held at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 9, 1998. It was postponed from March 8 due to rain. Bobby Labonte didn't mind, winning his second straight race at the track by holding off Dale Jarrett. Points leader Rusty Wallace was 4th and held a 49-point edge on teammate Jeremy Mayfield (3rd). Stats
| 1998 Primestar 500 | |
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Winston Cup Series |
| Location | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| Date | March 9, 1998 |
| Qualifying | |
| Pole Sitter | John Andretti |
| Pole Speed | 192.841 mph |
| Race Data | |
| Winner | Bobby Labonte |
| Margin of Victory | under caution |
| Average Speed | 139.501 mph |
| Cautions | 7 for 52 laps |
| Points Leader | Rusty Wallace (+49) |